Tag: FCA

BMW X7 xDrive40d M Sport

BMW increasing the power output of the straight-six diesel in the X7 (badged xDrive40d) from 335bhp to 347bhp might sound about as necessary as nicking your friend’s last chip when you’ve just ordered a super-size Mac Whopper meal.  However, the point was not making this humongous SUV a microsecond faster to 62mph but reducing its… Continue reading BMW X7 xDrive40d M Sport

Obituary: Designer Peter Horbury dies aged 72

The world of international car design has been shocked and greatly saddened by the sudden death of Peter Horbury, one of its leaders and highest-achieving members. Horbury, 72, died while on a business trip to China, visiting the headquarters of his employer, the Geely group. In recent years Horbury was executive vice-president of design at… Continue reading Obituary: Designer Peter Horbury dies aged 72

@Geely: Sat 01 Jul 2023Peter Horbury (1950-2023) 1 | 1 | 0 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Peter Horbury, Executive Vi…

Hethel, UK – Saturday 1 July 2023  It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Peter Horbury, Executive Vice-President of Design, Group Lotus. He passed away earlier this week while visiting colleagues in China, doing what he has always done – leading, inspiring and mentoring others to challenge conventions and be the… Continue reading @Geely: Sat 01 Jul 2023Peter Horbury (1950-2023) 1 | 1 | 0 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Peter Horbury, Executive Vi…

Stellantis invests in Norway nickel, cobalt mining project

The maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles has taken a nearly 20% shareholding in a nickel and cobalt supplier in Norway as part of efforts to strengthen its electric-vehicle battery supply chain. The binding agreement, which is subject to closing conditions and is the latest minerals agreement for Stellantis NV, secures a 35%… Continue reading Stellantis invests in Norway nickel, cobalt mining project

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Signs Offtake Terms and Invests in Kuniko for Supply of Norwegian, Low Carbon Nickel and Cobalt Sulphate005918

Stellantis building a well-structured and sustainable European battery materials cluster to meet Dare Forward 2030 electrification targets Binding offtake term sheet for battery-grade nickel and cobalt sulphate from the development of Kuniko’s exploration projects in Norway Offtake agreement for 35% of future annual production for a nine-year term Stellantis purchases €5 million (A$ 8 million)… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Signs Offtake Terms and Invests in Kuniko for Supply of Norwegian, Low Carbon Nickel and Cobalt Sulphate005918

Alfa Romeo EVs to switch to retro-inspired aero look

Alfa Romeo has given its biggest hint yet about the visual character of its next-generation all-electric line-up, the first model of which is set to arrive in 2024 as a compact SUV. Alfa design boss Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos has revealed that his team has taken inspiration from his predecessors of the 1960s, and the ‘Coda Tronca’ –… Continue reading Alfa Romeo EVs to switch to retro-inspired aero look

Monica Zanetti in the Concorso Italiano Hall of Fame

The Scuderia Belle Epoque and the painter Alessandro Rasponi will participate in the 2023 edition of Concorso Italiano. The painter Valentina Fiorillo is the artist of the Valentino Balboni Award 2023. MONTEREY, Calif., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Once again, Concorso Italiano proves to be a vehicle of innovation and, at the same time, of automotive… Continue reading Monica Zanetti in the Concorso Italiano Hall of Fame

@FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week

June 30, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  “Stellantis Spotlight” is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Stellantis. The top stories for the week ending June 30, 2023, include first agency of record for Black-audience marketing efforts announced, engines rev at 2023 Wild Wheels at Work event and, Pruett scores a win at… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week

German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: The supercharger triumph: After Ford, GM, Rivian and Volvo, VW is also relying on Tesla’s charging network007172

Auf dem Markt für elektrische Ladenetze in den USA verschieben sich die Gewichte rasant. Fast täglich gibt es neue Ankündigungen: Am Donnerstag erklärte Electrify America, das zum Volkswagen-Konzern gehört, Stecker für Teslas Ladestandard NACS bis 2025 auch in seinem Netzwerk in den USA und Kanada anzubieten. Der wichtigste konkurrierende Standard CCS solle daneben weiter unterstützt… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: The supercharger triumph: After Ford, GM, Rivian and Volvo, VW is also relying on Tesla’s charging network007172