FILE PHOTO: A view of Pedernales Salt Flat in the Atacama Desert, Chile November 27, 2019. REUTERS/Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) – German automakers Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) and Daimler (DAIGn.DE) have launched a study to push for more “sustainable” lithium mining in Chile, according to lobbyist filings reviewed by Reuters, a sign of growing supply chain concerns… Continue reading Exclusive: Germany’s Volkswagen and Daimler push for more ‘sustainable’ Chile lithium
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Fiat Chrysler and AutoX confirm plans to work on robotaxis
Sponsored Links AutoX Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is joining forces with the Chinese startup AutoX to bring self-driving robotaxis to China. The companies confirmed rumors of their partnership today and announced that the AutoX AI Driver platform will be installed in FCA Chrysler Pacificas. The robotaxis could appear in Chinese cities like Shenzhen and Shanghai… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler and AutoX confirm plans to work on robotaxis
Demand For Electric Classics Surge: Lunaz Doubles Workforce
Following the news of the UK’s plan to ban the sale of all new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars by 2035, electric conversion specialists Lunaz have announced that it will be doubling its workforce. The Silverstone-based company, founded in 2018, as quickly established itself as a leader in the emerging classic car electric conversion market,… Continue reading Demand For Electric Classics Surge: Lunaz Doubles Workforce
Varroc Group’s Tarang Jain: ‘Our strategy has been to increase the lighting business.’
The Aurangabad-based Varroc Engineering, a global Tier 1 auto component group, is betting big on its global lighting business as it looks to adapt to the global EV megatrend in the automotive world. Speaking to Autocar Professional’s Nilesh Wadhwa, Tarang Jain, Managing Director at Varroc Group, says the company is investing 250 million euros (Rs… Continue reading Varroc Group’s Tarang Jain: ‘Our strategy has been to increase the lighting business.’
Autocar UK Exclusive: Andy Palmer on Lawrence Stroll’s stake buy and future – Autocar Professional
Aston Martin chief executive Andy Palmer talks exclusively to Autocar UK following the announcement that billionaire Lawrence Stroll is investing in the firm.“I’m getting too old for all-nighters, but let’s just say it was a late night! It has been time-consuming, but as I sit here now the company is better funded than it has… Continue reading Autocar UK Exclusive: Andy Palmer on Lawrence Stroll’s stake buy and future – Autocar Professional
@VW Group: 7Feb Italdesign’s new DNA Design for TMH Italdesign Industrial Design Division is responsible for external and internal DNA desi…
Italdesign Industrial Design Division is responsible for external and internal DNA design of a new rail vehicle fleet Italdesign Industrial Division collaborates with Russian TMH, the 6th leading manufacturer of railway vehicles in the world, to create a DNA design for a new family of railway vehicles, introduced during the inauguration of the National Centre… Continue reading @VW Group: 7Feb Italdesign’s new DNA Design for TMH Italdesign Industrial Design Division is responsible for external and internal DNA desi…
Clever Modular Concept Solves the Issue of Cost – 3D Printing Progress
Swiss company Rinspeed has restently demonstrated new versions of the “Snap” and the “microSNAP”, vehicles whose chassis and bodies go their own ways. With the revolutionary separation of the two vehicle components, Rinspeed confronts the increasingly diverging life cycles of hardware and software. And by doing so, creates a sustainable foundation for the transport of… Continue reading Clever Modular Concept Solves the Issue of Cost – 3D Printing Progress
@VW Group: Audi production digitalizes maintenance with an app
App based maintenance: As of now, some 150 maintenance staff at the Audi plant in Ingolstadt will be working digitally. The “Audi Mobile Maintenance” app will help them carry out maintenance work even faster and more efficiently in the future. Whenever production equipment is due for maintenance or reports a defect, the maintenance experts are needed.… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi production digitalizes maintenance with an app
Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt: Court proceedings – ex-CEO of VW opposes the group
Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt The lawyer was on the VW board for 13 months. (Photo: Michael Loewa / laif) Düsseldorf Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt appeared the perfect candidate for four years ago Volkswagen to be: The one shaken by the exhaust gas scandal VWCorporation needed someone with experience in white collar crime, and the former SPD politician and federal… Continue reading Christine Hohmann-Dennhardt: Court proceedings – ex-CEO of VW opposes the group
Ford GT updated for 2020 with 651bhp and new soundtrack
This is the updated 2020 Ford GT. To keep it competitive with rivals such as the Lamborghini Aventador S and the McLaren 720S, the American company has updated its supercar with a handful of mechanical and cosmetic upgrades – but not for the UK market. It’s powered by a reworked version of the outgoing Ford… Continue reading Ford GT updated for 2020 with 651bhp and new soundtrack