@VW Group: Mission started: The management team of the new battery company is in place!005086

The Volkswagen Group has lined up its launch crew for the mission to quickly and comprehensively industrialize new battery technologies. A highly talented team led by Frank Blome will work from their base in Salzgitter to expand the rapidly growing battery business and turn Volkswagen into a global cell manufacturer. To this end, a six-member… Continue reading @VW Group: Mission started: The management team of the new battery company is in place!005086

@Nissan: 2022/05/20 Nissan unveils all-new EV in the metaverse Nissan will hold a virtual re…000753

2022/05/20 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan will hold a virtual reality unveiling today of the all-new Nissan Sakura electric minivehicle following its physical debut at Nissan Global Headquarters, also today. Fans can also take the Sakura for a spin in the metaverse at the Nissan Sakura Driving Island. The metaverse unveiling of the Sakura has been… Continue reading @Nissan: 2022/05/20 Nissan unveils all-new EV in the metaverse Nissan will hold a virtual re…000753

@Daimler: Vision AMG show car offers glimpse of all-electric future of Mercedes-AMG

Dedicated AMG.EA architecture for all-electric AMG models forms basis for extraordinary study Affalterbach/Nice.  Spectacular proportions defined by a long wheelbase and emphasised by short overhangs, powerful shoulders, large wheels, a distinctive rear spoiler and star-shaped headlamp signature – the Vision AMG makes an emotional statement from every perspective. This extraordinary show car from Mercedes-AMG offers… Continue reading @Daimler: Vision AMG show car offers glimpse of all-electric future of Mercedes-AMG

@GM: Buick Expands the Boundaries of Premium Mobility with Its All-New Flagship MPV

Buick Expands the Boundaries of Premium Mobility with Its All-New Flagship MPV 2022-05-19 SHANGHAI – Buick announced today that its all-new flagship MPV, the GL8 CENTURY, will make its global premiere at the upcoming Buick China Brand Day. “Since its debut in 2000, the GL8 has built an unparalleled presence in the premium MPV segment… Continue reading @GM: Buick Expands the Boundaries of Premium Mobility with Its All-New Flagship MPV

Arrival unveils prototype of dedicated ride-hail vehicle at TC Sessions: Mobility

Arrival, the U.K.-based commercial electric vehicle company, unveiled the first prototype of its purpose-built electric vehicle for ride-hailing on the TechCrunch Sessions: Mobility stage on Thursday. The company, which is perhaps best known for its potentially revolutionary goal of building multiple automated microfactories to produce vehicles regionally and locally rather than one big production line,… Continue reading Arrival unveils prototype of dedicated ride-hail vehicle at TC Sessions: Mobility

Europa Wire: Indian SUV maker Mahindra plans to use MEB electrical components from Volkswagen for its new Born Electric Platform 000314

Signing of the Partnering Agreement: Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen Group Board of Management member for Technology and Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director, Auto and Farm Sectors, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. (front row, from right to left) Indian SUV major Mahindra intends to equip its Born Electric Platform with MEB electric components from Volkswagen. Partnering agreement signed in… Continue reading Europa Wire: Indian SUV maker Mahindra plans to use MEB electrical components from Volkswagen for its new Born Electric Platform 000314

SAIC-GM-Wuling posts record new energy vehicle sales

Dozens of SAIC-GM-Wuling’s popular Hong Guang MINI EV are shown at an event in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] NANNING – SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), based in Liuzhou of South China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, reported record new energy vehicle sales. By the end of April, the company had sold more than 700,000 units of Hongguang MINI… Continue reading SAIC-GM-Wuling posts record new energy vehicle sales

Drive Pilot breaks new ground as Mercedes sells Level 3 models

The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen on a car. [Photo/Agencies] Mercedes-Benz has rolled out its Drive Pilot system in two of its models in Germany as the first Level 3 system available in the vehicle market worldwide. The European country is also the first in the world to allow Level 3 vehicles to hit the road.… Continue reading Drive Pilot breaks new ground as Mercedes sells Level 3 models

German Manager Magazin: Mercedes-Benz: Ola Källenius calls for more luxury and cancels three compact cars001796

The car manufacturer Mercedes Benz relies on luxury and wants to sell more top-of-the-line models such as the S-Class, Maybach or AMG in the future. “The company will focus even more on the luxury segment, further upgrade the product portfolio, accelerate the path to the all-electric future and strive for structurally higher profitability,” said the… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Mercedes-Benz: Ola Källenius calls for more luxury and cancels three compact cars001796