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Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive industry signs joint Code of Business Conduct to support re-start of production

Brussels, 15 April 2020 – CLEPA (the European Automotive Suppliers’ Association) and ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) have jointly adopted a ‘Code of Business Conduct in view of COVID-19’ to support a rapid and smooth restart of the automotive industry. The automotive eco-system resembles an intricate clockwork and today’s unprecedented standstill of operations risks… Continue reading Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive industry signs joint Code of Business Conduct to support re-start of production

Auto parts maker Marelli, unions agree measures to enable return to work

MILAN (Reuters) – Auto parts maker Marelli and unions agreed on Wednesday on a package of health and security measures to allow the company to gradually resume its Italian operations when Rome eases lockdown restrictions, they said in separate statements. The Italian government last week extended until May 3 nationwide limits on movements and manufacturing… Continue reading Auto parts maker Marelli, unions agree measures to enable return to work

Kia Motors to Use Volkswagen’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure within the U.S.

Kia Motors is planning to work with Volkswagen Group, which is currently operating the biggest charging infrastructure in the U.S., in order to expand its electric vehicle business within the North American market. This collaboration is drawing eyes as it is the first case of collaboration between two electric vehicle competitors.According to the industry, Kia… Continue reading Kia Motors to Use Volkswagen’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure within the U.S.

G.M. Lays Out Ambitions for Electric-Vehicle Lineup to Rival Tesla

WARREN, Mich. — Over the last three months, Tesla’s stock price has more than doubled, adding tens of billions of dollars in market value, as investors have concluded that the company is poised to lead the auto industry’s transition to battery-powered vehicles. Now General Motors is trying to make the case that it isn’t far… Continue reading G.M. Lays Out Ambitions for Electric-Vehicle Lineup to Rival Tesla

Cadillac Blackwing goes to battle against German super sedans

Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Cadillac is upping its firepower in the premium performance wars with a track-focused variant of its CT4 and CT5 sedans called the V-series Blackwing. Aimed at Europe’s iconic BMW M, Mercedes AMG, and Audi RS greyhounds, the CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing were first revealed — sans badging — at the Detroit Grand… Continue reading Cadillac Blackwing goes to battle against German super sedans

Hyundai first to restart Czech production, others still shut

PRAGUE (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co’s (005380.KS) Czech car plant was the first in the central European country to get back to work on Tuesday after a three-week outage, potentially easing some of the strain on the hard-hit economy. FILE PHOTO: Hyundai’s logo seen on its Vision T concept car at the LA Auto Show… Continue reading Hyundai first to restart Czech production, others still shut

Nissan restructuring may assume cut of 1 mln cars to annual sales target -sources

TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd’s (7201.T) management has become convinced the struggling automaker needs to be much smaller and a restructuring plan due out next month would likely assume a cut of 1 million cars to its annual sales target, senior company sources said. FILE PHOTO: A Nissan logo is pictured during the… Continue reading Nissan restructuring may assume cut of 1 mln cars to annual sales target -sources