Some new BMWs will reportedly come without Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

BMW is temporarily shipping some new vehicles without support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay after changing chip suppliers, according to a report from Automotive News Europe (via 9to5Google). The chips from the new supplier reportedly aren’t compatible with Android Auto and CarPlay yet, and require an update for the software to work. “The chips… Continue reading Some new BMWs will reportedly come without Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Autonomous driving is not always a relief for cities

Autonomous driving does not necessarily have to solve the traffic problem in cities. Autonomous driving will always be followed by many advantages laid in the cradle. Some studies say it would be more environmentally friendly and relieve cities. But is that really true? A study from Sweden has reviewed the benefits of autonomous driving. In… Continue reading Autonomous driving is not always a relief for cities

@Nio: NIO Inc. Announces Proposed Secondary Listing on the Singapore Exchange000389

May 5, 2022 NIO Inc. Announces Proposed Secondary Listing on the Singapore Exchange SHANGHAI, China, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, today announced the proposed secondary listing of its Class A ordinary… Continue reading @Nio: NIO Inc. Announces Proposed Secondary Listing on the Singapore Exchange000389

Hyundai New Horizons Studio to Design and Build Ultimate Mobility Vehicles in Bozeman, Montana

“Montana is quickly becoming a hub for high-tech companies and entrepreneurs with a growing talent pool of skilled labor in the field of engineering, research and natural science,” said Dr. John Suh, head of New Horizons Studio and vice president, Hyundai Motor Group. “Bozeman is a thriving and economic micropolitan city. Nestled near dozens of… Continue reading Hyundai New Horizons Studio to Design and Build Ultimate Mobility Vehicles in Bozeman, Montana

@VW Group: Volkswagen Group and SEAT S.A. to mobilize 10 billion euros to electrify Spain005008

The Volkswagen Group and SEAT S.A. will mobilize 10 billion euros, together with their partners in the Future: Fast Forward project, in the event of a positive resolution of the PERTE VEC. This was announced today by Herbert Diess, CEO of the Volkswagen Group, who visited the Parc Sagunt II site, together with Pedro Sánchez,… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group and SEAT S.A. to mobilize 10 billion euros to electrify Spain005008

@VW Group: Bentley follows record sales year with best-ever first quarter005009

Bentley Motors today announced record financial results for the first quarter of 2022. The encouraging figures reveal an unparalleled performance by the luxury British marque across the first three months of a year, with operating profits up 162 per cent to €170 million, mirroring the company’s second highest full-year profit figure ever. The announcement follows… Continue reading @VW Group: Bentley follows record sales year with best-ever first quarter005009

@VW Group: Audi Group closes strong first quarter005008

Despite the quarter being marked by ongoing bottlenecks in semiconductor supply, war in Ukraine, and renewed lockdowns in China, the Audi Group is still reporting strong financial figures after the first three months of the year. As a result, the company has further strengthened its financial basis for its transformation towards e-mobility and digitalization. For… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi Group closes strong first quarter005008

@Groupe PSA: PR First Quarter 2022 Shipments and Revenues003691

Stellantis Reports 12% Increase in Q1 2022 Net Revenues Full-Year Guidance Confirmed • Net revenues of €41.5 billion, up 12% compared to €37.0 billion for Q1 2021 Pro Forma(1) reflecting strong pricing and vehicle mix, as well as favorable FX translation effects  • Consolidated shipments(2) of 1,374 thousand units, down 12% primarily due to impact… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR First Quarter 2022 Shipments and Revenues003691

@BMW: Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2022001958

Ladies and Gentlemen, Strong products and desirable brands are the foundation of the BMW Group’s success as a company. With our customer-centric portfolio, we have experienced very robust demand in recent years, despite the difficult circumstances. We are seeing this trend grow even more this year. Never before in the history of our company have our pre-orders… Continue reading @BMW: Statement Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2022001958

@BMW: Statement Dr Nicolas Peter, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2022001957

Good Morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. The BMW Group has made a strong start to 2022 – in an increasingly volatile geopolitical and global economic environment. Our business is performing in line with our expectations. The ongoing war in Ukraine is affecting the availability of vehicle components, which led to brief production disruptions at several European plants… Continue reading @BMW: Statement Dr Nicolas Peter, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Quarterly Statement to 31 March 2022001957