Tag: FCA

@VW Group: Guglielmo Miani: style meets speed007591

A single letter, “G,” appears on the doorbell panel. And the doormen on the ground floor are slow to respond if you ask to see “Signore Miani.” It’s better to mention his first name. “Guglielmo, of course!” They give him a call, and only then are you allowed to enter the mahogany elevator, which goes directly to his… Continue reading @VW Group: Guglielmo Miani: style meets speed007591

Stellantis, Samsung SDI set plan to build second US battery plant

July 24 (Reuters) – French-Italian automaker Stellantis (STLAM.MI) and South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI (006400.KS) on Monday said they plan to open a second joint-venture plant in the U.S. to build electric vehicle batteries, with a target to start production in 2027. The companies said the transaction still needs to be finalized, and where… Continue reading Stellantis, Samsung SDI set plan to build second US battery plant

Stellantis, Samsung SDI Announce Plans to Build Second StarPlus Energy Gigafactory in the United States

AMSTERDAM, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ —  Joint venture to build battery plant plans to start production in early 2027 Facility to have an initial annual production capacity of 34 gigawatt-hours (GWh) Stellantis and Samsung SDI currently building a gigafactory in Kokomo, Indiana, with launch expected in first quarter of 2025 Gigafactory intended to be the… Continue reading Stellantis, Samsung SDI Announce Plans to Build Second StarPlus Energy Gigafactory in the United States

@FCA: Stellantis, Samsung SDI Announce Plans to Build Second StarPlus Energy Gigafactory in US

July 24, 2023 , Amsterdam – Stellantis N.V. and Samsung SDI today announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a second battery manufacturing facility in the United States, under the existing StarPlus Energy joint venture. Targeted to start production in 2027, the plant aims to have an initial annual production capacity of 34… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis, Samsung SDI Announce Plans to Build Second StarPlus Energy Gigafactory in US

@FCA: Short Day for Hagan, Pruett Sunday at Seattle; Hagan Keeps Funny Car Points Lead, Pruett Stays 3rd in Top Fuel

July 23, 2023 , Kent, Wash. –  Coming off the excitement of winning last week’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals, Matt Hagan was on an “emotional high” entering this weekend’s Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals with his Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Direct Connection Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car. Unfortunately, Hagan’s winning streak the previous week at Denver… Continue reading @FCA: Short Day for Hagan, Pruett Sunday at Seattle; Hagan Keeps Funny Car Points Lead, Pruett Stays 3rd in Top Fuel

What’s an SUV? The confusion won’t end any time soon.

After my recent review of the 2024 Buick Envista SUV, reader Rob Stewart had a good question: What makes the Envista, which doesn’t offer four-wheel drive, an SUV? Who decides what to call vehicles that straddle the line that used to separate cars from SUVs? Rob, it’s not me. It’s you. What is considered an… Continue reading What’s an SUV? The confusion won’t end any time soon.

Trip.com is offering an unforgettable giveaway and special discounts for PortAventura World this summer

LONDON, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com, a leading travel service provider, is thrilled to announce a special summer giveaway for PortAventura World and its three thrilling parks. Trip.com is offering one lucky winner the chance to enjoy a three-night stay at a PortAventura World hotel for up to four adults, complete with unlimited access… Continue reading Trip.com is offering an unforgettable giveaway and special discounts for PortAventura World this summer

@VW Group: Guglielmo Miani: style meets speed007583

A single letter, “G,” appears on the doorbell panel. And the doormen on the ground floor are slow to respond if you ask to see “Signore Miani.” It’s better to mention his first name. “Guglielmo, of course!” They give him a call, and only then are you allowed to enter the mahogany elevator, which goes directly to his… Continue reading @VW Group: Guglielmo Miani: style meets speed007583

German FAZ: Tesla doubles paragraph 006531

E-Car No.1: Tesla Model Y Image: manufacturer Volkswagen defended its podium places, but the Golf struggled to keep first place. Interest in electric cars continues to grow. And the SUV? The car country Germany is increasingly becoming an SUV country. A good 42 percent of new registrations are now in this segment, if SUVs and… Continue reading German FAZ: Tesla doubles paragraph 006531