World NM: Renault Samsung, Lynk & Co to develop eco-friendly car001442

Renault Samsung Motors Corp., the South Korean unit of Renault S.A., said Monday it will partner with Lynk & Co. to develop an environment friendly vehicle in the Korean market. Lynk & Co. is the automotive brand formed as a joint venture between Geely and Volvo in 2016. Renault Samsung badly needs a new model,… Continue reading World NM: Renault Samsung, Lynk & Co to develop eco-friendly car001442

Autos & Transportation · 12:04 AM UTCRenault to explore hybrid vehicles with GeelyRenault (RENA.PA) and Geely said on Monday they would jointly develo…

A logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership in Brest, France, February 19, 2021. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) and Geely said on Monday they would jointly develop petrol-electric hybrid vehicles for China and South Korean markets, as the French automaker revives plans for the world’s biggest car market… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 12:04 AM UTCRenault to explore hybrid vehicles with GeelyRenault (RENA.PA) and Geely said on Monday they would jointly develo…

Qualcomm wants to buy Veoneer for $4.6B, beating Magna’s offer

The $3.8 billion sale of Swedish automotive tech company Veoneer to Magna International hit a roadblock Thursday after chipmaker Qualcomm submitted a bid for the company for $800 million more. Qualcomm’s $4.6 billion bid, which comes in at $37 per share, has already received approval from the company’s board and would not need a stockholder… Continue reading Qualcomm wants to buy Veoneer for $4.6B, beating Magna’s offer

@BMW: California Framework Automakers’ Joint Statement on New Federal Vehicle Emissions Standards.001357

California Framework Automakers’ Joint Statement on New Federal Vehicle Emissions Standards.  Washington, DC. – August 5, 2021… Today, BMW, Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, and Volvo Cars, the automakers who partnered with California when the previous administration attempted to roll back federal vehicle emissions standards, released a joint statement regarding the Biden Administration’s move to set new… Continue reading @BMW: California Framework Automakers’ Joint Statement on New Federal Vehicle Emissions Standards.001357

Lloyd Motor Group buys York JLR dealership from Inchcape

Lloyd Motor Group has bought the Jaguar Land Rover dealership in York from Inchcape for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition increases the number of Lloyd Jaguar Land Rover retailers to six, with York joining Ripon Land Rover, Carlisle Land Rover, Kelso Land Rover and Carlisle Jaguar. Lloyd Motor Group, founded in 1976, operates in twenty-nine… Continue reading Lloyd Motor Group buys York JLR dealership from Inchcape

Hino and Isuzu race for electric trucks as Chinese rivals encroach

TOKYO — Isuzu Motors and Hino Motors are making forays into no-emission light trucks next year as Japan trails other major automobile markets in embracing electrified fleets. The Japanese commercial vehicle producers are eyeing business with shipping and logistics companies while fighting the growing presence of Chinese rivals, which offer competitive prices. Hino intends to roll… Continue reading Hino and Isuzu race for electric trucks as Chinese rivals encroach

Bengaluru: Automated driving test track likely in Devanahalli

Transport officials said they are planning ADTCs in each district. While they are operational in Mysuru, Kalaburagi and Shivamogga, construction is on in Hassan, Dharwad, Raichur, Mangaluru and Belagavi. “We plan to set up ADTCs in Ballari, Gadag, Madikeri, Hospet, Chikkodi, Kolar and Udupi,” said Holkar. BENGALURU: Following a PIL in the high court exposing… Continue reading Bengaluru: Automated driving test track likely in Devanahalli

Scania Interim Report January-June 2021

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The recovery has continued during the second quarter of 2021 and both order intake and deliveries rose sharply compared to the previous year. Summary of the first six months of 2021   Net sales increased by 28 percent to SEK 74,776 m. (58,469) Operating income increased by 246 percent… Continue reading Scania Interim Report January-June 2021

Norway’s electric car subscription service imove closes $22.3M Series A led by AutoScout24

The “subscribe to your car” movement has been taking off in recent years, with the appearance of Fleks in the U.K., Cazoo (after its acquisition of Drover) and Care by Volvo Hertz, to name just a few. Into this space has appeared imove out of Norway, with what appears, at least, to be a new… Continue reading Norway’s electric car subscription service imove closes $22.3M Series A led by AutoScout24