Autocar Business unveils Power List 100; Carlos Tavares at the top

Carlos Tavares has been named the most powerful person in the automotive industry by Autocar Business. The Stellantis CEO, a man in charge of 14 of the world’s biggest car brands, topped the inaugural Power List 100, which names the 100 most influential people in the automotive industry. Tavares finished ahead of other industry giants… Continue reading Autocar Business unveils Power List 100; Carlos Tavares at the top

Dacia boss: timing is right for design team shuffle

Dacia CEO Denis Le Vot has paid tribute to former head of design Miles Nurnberger, who left the company earlier this month after less than a year at the helm. Although the announcement of Nurnberger’s departure from Dacia gave no details of the circumstances behind the decision, Le Vot told Autocar: “I regret Miles leaving. He was… Continue reading Dacia boss: timing is right for design team shuffle

Modelling World 2022: taking a fresh look at modelling tools – TransportXtra

Juliana O’Rourke 28 May 2022 Advances in data analytics, sensing and monitoring enable us to gain better insights than was possible even 10 years ago Advances in data analytics, sensing and monitoring enable us to gain better insights than was possible even 10 years ago The open source session will be led Dustin Carlino The… Continue reading Modelling World 2022: taking a fresh look at modelling tools – TransportXtra

@niche: 7 Electric Vehicle Stocks That Wall Street Analysts Love001907

Electric vehicle stocks could be reaching an inflection following the recent sell-off. Nio (NIO): Solid fundamentals and stock is oversold. XPeng (XPEV): A consistent performer trading at a discount. Fisker (FSR): On the cusp of breaking into the commercial league. Li Auto (LI): Well positioned to capitalize on heavy investment in EVs and EV technology.… Continue reading @niche: 7 Electric Vehicle Stocks That Wall Street Analysts Love001907

Squad Mobility unveils Citroën Ami-rivalling Solar City Car

Dutch start-up firm Squad Mobility has unveiled its new Solar City Car, a small Citroën Ami-rivalling quadricycle that can be charged up by the sun.  The electric quadricycle features built-in solar panels and is now available for preorder after three years of development work by Squad Mobility, a firm that was founded by Robert Hoevers and Chris Klok… Continue reading Squad Mobility unveils Citroën Ami-rivalling Solar City Car

Onewheel Adds East Coast and European Cities to 2022 Demo Tour

“We’ve seen crazy growth in Onewheel all over the US and Europe, and we’re excited to connect with those communities and get more people riding this summer,” said Chief Evangelist, Jack Mudd. “There’s so much interest and curiosity around the brand and the product. Most people have seen Onewheels zooming around their towns but never… Continue reading Onewheel Adds East Coast and European Cities to 2022 Demo Tour

Understanding Legalities Around Telematics, Rental Fleet Electrification

Be careful with your rental contracts when it comes to EVs. It’s a good practice to cover topics like customer education, battery level, charging fees, and telematics in all agreements. Photo: Pixaline/Pixabay  Using telematics and other vehicle technologies (like electric vehicles and connected cars) can help a rental fleet improve its customer service, fleet maintenance, and… Continue reading Understanding Legalities Around Telematics, Rental Fleet Electrification

Mercedes says it now wants to shock – BusinessTech

Maybach has big plans for the maximalist coaches it’s made occasionally for the past 113 years, a line that now includes the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach GLS. There’s the two-tone, sedan developed by Virgil Abloh, the late head of menswear for Louis Vuitton, which goes on sale globally later this year with a limited run… Continue reading Mercedes says it now wants to shock – BusinessTech

CNG is Leyland’s new mantra

Dr Saravanam says demand is picking up in alternative fuel segments such as CNG Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group showcased ‘CNG engine H series’ at the  Excon 2022- South Asia’s largest exhibition on construction equipment industry held last month in Bengaluru.  Based on strong leverage of its BS VI engine development, the new offering… Continue reading CNG is Leyland’s new mantra

Stellantis makes leadership change after unflattering report on supplier relations

Days after Chrysler parent Stellantis was dinged in a report on supplier relations in North America, the automaker has announced a change in leadership. Marlo Vitous has been named senior vice president of purchasing and supply chain for North America for the automaker, effective June 1; Martin Horneck, who was head of purchasing and supply… Continue reading Stellantis makes leadership change after unflattering report on supplier relations