Tag: Volvo

2023 Polestar 2 pictured in the Alps with subtly facelifted design

An updated Polestar 2 will arrive next year, with subtle design tweaks and more extensive technical changes, including improved efficiency and performance as well as a host of software updates. The Tesla Model 3-rivalling model, spotted in these pictures testing in the Alps in prototype form ahead of next year’s launch, will retain the choice… Continue reading 2023 Polestar 2 pictured in the Alps with subtly facelifted design

German Handelsblatt: Insight Innovation: Electric cars: How adhesives decide the success of Tesla and VW005116

Insight Innovation Adhesives are essential for the construction of electric cars. (Photo: Reuters) Why shouldn’t cars resemble airplanes? The aviators keep their kerosene in the wings to save on the tank. The same can be done with electric cars, says Tesla boss Elon Musk, an advocate of the “structure battery”. The e-car pioneer wants to… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Insight Innovation: Electric cars: How adhesives decide the success of Tesla and VW005116

German Handelsblatt: Insight Innovation: Electric cars: How adhesives decide the success of Tesla and VW005112

Why shouldn’t cars resemble airplanes? The aviators keep their kerosene in the wings to save on the tank. The same can be done with electric cars, says Tesla boss Elon Musk, an advocate of the “structured battery”. The electric car pioneer wants to distribute the individual battery cells in the body and no longer install… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Insight Innovation: Electric cars: How adhesives decide the success of Tesla and VW005112

Cleantechnica: Sweden Plugin EV Share At 46.1% In August 002217

Sweden’s auto market recorded a plugin electric vehicle share of 46.1% in August 2022, a slight drop year on year from 47.1% share. Full electrics grew their share, but plugin hybrids lost more. Overall auto volumes were 26% down on pre-pandemic seasonal norms, at 20,576 units. The Volkswagen ID.4 was the best selling full electric… Continue reading Cleantechnica: Sweden Plugin EV Share At 46.1% In August 002217

New Mercedes GLC: specs, pricing and engines

The Mercedes GLC is the brand’s best-selling car worldwide, Stuttgart having sold 2.6 million units since 2008 (including the GLK-Class predecessor). The new one picks up where the old GLC left, hoping to further establish itself in the all-important mid-size premium SUV market.  Once again, it will have to compete with some excellent rivals including… Continue reading New Mercedes GLC: specs, pricing and engines

Self-driving company Aurora mulling possible sale to Apple or Microsoft – Bloomberg News

Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Sept 2 (Reuters) – Aurora Innovation Inc (AUR.O) Chief Executive Chris Urmson recently laid out a series of options for the self-driving company to combat challenging market conditions, including a possible sale to Apple Inc (AAPL.O) or Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O), Bloomberg News reported on Friday. Shares… Continue reading Self-driving company Aurora mulling possible sale to Apple or Microsoft – Bloomberg News

Tesla hiring ‘high-volume’ recruiters in Quebec

Tesla is looking to hire recruiters in Quebec for a “high-volume” effort, indicating the automaker’s plans to grow in Canada. A job posting by the global battery-electric brand seeks “an extraordinary recruiter” with “strong business acumen, a passion for their craft, and a genuine commitment to providing an unforgettable candidate experience.” CEO Elon Musk said… Continue reading Tesla hiring ‘high-volume’ recruiters in Quebec

Price Simms Family Dealerships Acquire Two Ford Dealerships in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Price Simms Family Dealerships, one of the largest privately held Automotive Groups in Northern California, has completed the acquisition of Downtown Ford and Harrold Ford from the Victory Automotive Group, adding two stores to their now 28-store lineup. Price Simms CEO, Adam Simms commented, “The two dealerships are… Continue reading Price Simms Family Dealerships Acquire Two Ford Dealerships in Sacramento

German Handelsblatt: Alternative drives: hydrogen in the tank: BMW is planning with the fuel cell005081

BMW-Chef Oliver Zipse: „Wir prüfen ein richtiges Serienangebot, je früher desto besser“ (Foto: BMW) Der BMW-Konzern sieht gute Chancen für die Einführung der Brennstoffzelle. „Wir prüfen ein richtiges Serienangebot, je früher desto besser“, sagte Konzernchef Oliver Zipse am Mittwoch in München. Mit Wasserstoff betankte Autos seien neben Batterieantrieben „das letzte Puzzlestück“ auf dem Weg zu einer… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Alternative drives: hydrogen in the tank: BMW is planning with the fuel cell005081