Spartanburg, S.C.- January 18, 2022… BMW Manufacturing set a new production record during 2021, producing 433,810 BMW X vehicles during the year. This is a 20 percent increase over last year’s production and breaks the previous record of 411,620 units set in 2019. Additionally, the plant produced a record number of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Manufacturing Sets Production Record in 2021.001698
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China’s CATL launches battery swap service for electric cars
SHANGHAI (Reuters) — China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. on Tuesday launched a battery swap service for electric vehicles called EVOGO, which it said would allow drivers to change car batteries in one minute. The battery maker will set up swap stations in 10 cities around China and users will be able to access the service… Continue reading China’s CATL launches battery swap service for electric cars
German Handelsblatt: Interview: Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares: “Nobody cares that Opel is now making money”003655
Carlos Tavares The Stellantis boss is sticking to his basic course for the Opel renovation. (Photo: Reuters) Paris As head of Opel parent company Stellantis, Carlos Tavares is not in a good position in Germany. After fierce protests from politicians and unions, Tavares had to withdraw his plans to spin off the plants in Rüsselsheim… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Interview: Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares: “Nobody cares that Opel is now making money”003655
@Ford: Ford Motor Company Announces Details For Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Announces Details For Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call
Toyota Ventures leads seed extension into Agtonomy, turning tractors into autonomous vehicles
Agtonomy co-founder and CEO Tim Bucher was born and raised on a farm and was deep into his own farming business when he took a computer course while at UC Davis and got hooked. It was that parallel agriculture/technology career that led him to start Agtonomy, a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist service startup that turns… Continue reading Toyota Ventures leads seed extension into Agtonomy, turning tractors into autonomous vehicles
Human Horizons’ HiPhi X Tops China Luxury Electric Vehicle Sales for the 2nd Half of 2021
With 919 vehicle sold in December and total 3,742 in the second half of 2021, the HiPhi X captured the top spot over prestigious international and domestic automakers such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Hongqi. This marks the first time a domestic car manufacturer has topped sales chart in the luxury segment for vehicles priced at… Continue reading Human Horizons’ HiPhi X Tops China Luxury Electric Vehicle Sales for the 2nd Half of 2021
CATL Launches Battery Swap Solution EVOGO Featuring Modular Battery Swapping
NINGDE, China, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — On January 18, Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), rolled out its battery swap solution EVOGO featuring modular battery swapping at its first online launch event. Comprised of battery blocks, fast battery swap stations and an app,… Continue reading CATL Launches Battery Swap Solution EVOGO Featuring Modular Battery Swapping
Unipart Logistics Wins Two-year Contract Extension With Volkswagen Group UK
The site services more than 900 retailers and trade partners across the UK and Ireland for Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, SKODA, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and the Volkswagen Group’s Trade Parts Services business. Unipart Logistics provides logistics services, network service support, and bespoke services for the retailer network. The efficiency and performance of the warehouse operations… Continue reading Unipart Logistics Wins Two-year Contract Extension With Volkswagen Group UK
Calling it Quits
When Tata Group Chairman, N Chandrasekaran met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin some weeks ago, reports began doing the rounds that there was finally a knight in shining armour for Ford’s facilities in Chennai and Gujarat. The optimism could be short-lived since there is no indication that this will happen in a hurry. Tata… Continue reading Calling it Quits
SsangYong sale brings down the curtain on Mahindra saga
It’s finally all over for Mahindra & Mahindra and SsangYong Motor. With the Korean SUV maker now in the hands of a consortium led by Edison Motors, its 10-year innings with its Indian owner has officially come to an end. M&M had already made it known a couple of years ago that it would cap… Continue reading SsangYong sale brings down the curtain on Mahindra saga