EU car sales: COVID recovery expected to start in 2021, auto industry says

Brussels, 3 February 2021 – After a year that saw the sharpest drop ever in EU car sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) forecasts that 2021 will mark a first step on the path to recovery, with sales rising by about 10% compared to 2020. The fallout of COVID… Continue reading EU car sales: COVID recovery expected to start in 2021, auto industry says

Volvo Group – the fourth quarter and full year 2020

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — “In 2020, the global pandemic presented us with challenges that are unprecedented in modern times. Together with business partners and suppliers, we supported our customers through all stages of the crisis. We handled dramatic fluctuations in demand while taking decisive steps forward towards tomorrow’s fossil-free transport system. We… Continue reading Volvo Group – the fourth quarter and full year 2020

Ford vehicles will be powered by Google’s Android operating system

Millions of Ford and Lincoln-branded vehicles will be powered by Android operating system beginning in 2023 as part of a six-year partnership announced Monday that will bring embedded Google apps and services to drivers. Ford and Google said as part of the partnership they will establish a new collaborative group called Team Upshift that will… Continue reading Ford vehicles will be powered by Google’s Android operating system

EV startup Faraday Future seeks $1bn in backdoor Nasdaq listing

Faraday Future, a California-based electric-vehicle startup founded by fugitive Chinese tech entrepreneur Jia Yueting, is seeking to go public on the Nasdaq stock exchange and raise around $1 billion by merging with a special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC). The troubled EV startup said Thursday that it is merging with SPAC Property Solutions and expects to… Continue reading EV startup Faraday Future seeks $1bn in backdoor Nasdaq listing

@Geely: Thu 28 Jan 2021Matt Windle appointed MD Lotus CarsFollowing the news today that Phil Popham is to step down from his position at Lotus, the company co…

(Hethel, UK – 28 January 2021) – Following the news today that Phil Popham is to step down from his position at Lotus, the company confirms that Matt Windle, Executive Director, Engineering, is the newly appointed Managing Director, Lotus Cars. Welcoming Matt into his new role, Phil Popham said: “Matt is an excellent fit for… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 28 Jan 2021Matt Windle appointed MD Lotus CarsFollowing the news today that Phil Popham is to step down from his position at Lotus, the company co…

Elon Musk says Tesla’s Cybertruck engineering is done and deliveries may start this year ‘if we get lucky’ (TSLA)

Tesla’s Cybertruck could hit the road as early as this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday.  On a conference call, Musk said the truck’s design is complete. “If we get lucky, we’ll be able to do a few deliveries toward the end of this year, but I expect volume production to be in 2022,”… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla’s Cybertruck engineering is done and deliveries may start this year ‘if we get lucky’ (TSLA)

Isuzu to source truck engines from Cummins for key models

TOKYO — Isuzu Motors will outsource diesel truck engines to Cummins, a U.S. engine supplier, in a move designed to allow the Japanese commercial vehicle maker to focus on emerging technologies, Nikkei learned on Wednesday. The arrangement begins later this year and is expected to help save tens of millions of dollars in research and… Continue reading Isuzu to source truck engines from Cummins for key models