17 Jan 2020 GKN Automotive and Delta Electronics Inc. collaborate to accel…

eDrive systems leader GKN Automotive and power electronics specialist Delta Electronics Inc. begin strategic collaboration Milestone relationship will accelerate delivery of scalable, next-generation 3-in-1 eDrive systems New integrated eDrive systems currently in development will enter production within three years to continue addressing a sizeable and rapidly expanding market GKN Automotive, the world’s leading supplier of… Continue reading 17 Jan 2020 GKN Automotive and Delta Electronics Inc. collaborate to accel…

GKN Automotive and Delta Electronics Inc. Collaborate to Accelerate Development of Next-generation eDrive Technology

eDrive systems leader GKN Automotive and power electronics specialist Delta Electronics Inc. begin strategic collaboration Milestone relationship will accelerate delivery of scalable, next-generation 3-in-1 eDrive systems New integrated eDrive systems currently in development will enter production within three years to continue addressing a sizeable and rapidly expanding market TAIPEI, Jan. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — GKN… Continue reading GKN Automotive and Delta Electronics Inc. Collaborate to Accelerate Development of Next-generation eDrive Technology

Vertu Motors acquires four Sytner Group Volkswagen dealerships

Vertu Motors has added to the recent flurry of acquisitions and disposals within the Volkswagen retail network with the £8.8 million acquisition of four dealerships from Sytner Group. AM highlighted in this month’s magazine that a total of 10 VW dealerships changed hands during the last two months of 2019, with Sytner cutting its Volkswagen… Continue reading Vertu Motors acquires four Sytner Group Volkswagen dealerships

(2nd LD) Hyundai aims to sell 24,000 GV80s in 2020

(ATTN: CHANGES headline and lead; ADDS details in paras 9, 12, last 2 paras)By Choi Kyong-ae ILSAN, South Korea, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Wednesday it aims to sell 24,000 GV80 models this year, the first sport utility vehicle under its independent Genesis marquee, in South Korea. The GV80 is the fourth… Continue reading (2nd LD) Hyundai aims to sell 24,000 GV80s in 2020

Volvo Cars and China Unicom collaborate on 5G V2X tech in China

Volvo Cars and leading telecom provider China Unicom are joining forces on using 5G next-generation mobile network technology for communication between cars and infrastructure in China. The two companies are to work together in researching, developing and testing automotive applications of 5G and emerging vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology. As the fifth generation of mobile network technology… Continue reading Volvo Cars and China Unicom collaborate on 5G V2X tech in China

Press Releases – Getting to the Green Deal: Don’t rule out alternative fuels with a track record of success

Brussels, 14 January 2020 – Vehicle manufacturers and fuel coalition call for consistency in defining alternative fuels that will drive the energy transition. The EU’s long-term energy transition goals depend not just on developing new technologies but also on alternative-fuel solutions that already reduce harmful emissions. As the EU reframes important environment and energy legislation… Continue reading Press Releases – Getting to the Green Deal: Don’t rule out alternative fuels with a track record of success

PA Consulting’s Analysis Shows Top Car Makers Will Face €14.5bn Fines for Missing the EU’s CO2 Emissions Targets

After four years of steady progress, PA’s research has revealed a step backwards. Emissions have increased across the board, mainly due to customers buying SUVs, strong demand for high-powered and heavier cars, lack of low-emission options in showrooms, and shifting preference for petrol cars after the diesel scandal. Some car makers will see penalties high… Continue reading PA Consulting’s Analysis Shows Top Car Makers Will Face €14.5bn Fines for Missing the EU’s CO2 Emissions Targets

Geely in talks to pump cash into Aston Martin: FT

LONDON (Financial Times) — China’s Geely has held talks with Aston Martin investors and management as it considers pumping much-needed cash into the luxury carmaker. The Chinese company is conducting due diligence as it looks at taking a stake in the UK group, which is in need of fresh finances, said four people familiar with… Continue reading Geely in talks to pump cash into Aston Martin: FT

Geely, Mercedes-Benz launch $780 million JV to make electric smart-branded cars

The Mercedes-Benz logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd and Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday said they would each invest 2.7 billion yuan ($388.77 million) in a China-based venture to build “premium and intelligent electrified” vehicles under… Continue reading Geely, Mercedes-Benz launch $780 million JV to make electric smart-branded cars