Transaction strengthens competitive positions and strategic growth opportunities OSHKOSH, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$OSK–Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), a leading innovator of mission-critical vehicles and essential equipment, today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Pratt Miller, which specializes in advanced engineering, technology and innovation across the motorsports and multiple ground vehicle markets, for a cash-free, debt-free purchase… Continue reading Oshkosh Corporation Completes Acquisition of Pratt Miller
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@BMW: BMW Motorrad achieves its second-best sales result in history in 2020.000858
Munich. Despite the Corona pandemic-related challenges in 2020, BMW Motorrad was able to hand over 169,272 motorbikes and scooters to customers, thus achieving the second-best sales result ever (previous year: 175,162 vehicles/ -3.4%). This sales result underpins the successful growth strategy of BMW Motorrad. The market launches of thirteen new models, the strong BMW Motorrad… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Motorrad achieves its second-best sales result in history in 2020.000858
BMW, Ford back development of vehicle ‘birth certificates’ built on the blockchain
BMW, Ford, and major technology companies have indicated their support for a new blockchain project to assign “birth certificates” to vehicles. Announced on Tuesday, the initiative is focused on developing technologies able to track a car from its manufacture and beyond, including when the vehicle has changed hands, its maintenance history, and records of mileage… Continue reading BMW, Ford back development of vehicle ‘birth certificates’ built on the blockchain
Surprised, Trump pardons engineer who stole trade secrets from Google
Posted on Jan 20, 2021 at 11:09 amUpdated Jan 20, 2021 at 11:43 am Former advisor Steve Bannon, rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black… and Anthony Levandowsky. The former engineer of Google and Uber, found guilty of one of the most famous thefts of trade secrets, is now a free man: he is on the… Continue reading Surprised, Trump pardons engineer who stole trade secrets from Google
Trump pardons convicted ex-Google engineer Anthony Levandowski
One of President Trump’s final acts in office is to pardon a former Google engineer who was convicted of stealing trade secrets. Anthony Levandowski worked for Google’s self-driving car division, now called Waymo, before leaving to found Otto, a self-driving truck company that was acquired by Uber. He was sentenced to 18 months in prison… Continue reading Trump pardons convicted ex-Google engineer Anthony Levandowski
@Groupe PSA: OP “The Corsa-e is a real bundle of energy” 000144
With an electric car on the long haul? Too complicated. Too much planning. Too few loading points. And anyway, it all takes too long. Instead of indulging in theory, Opel employees Stephane Le Floch and Fabian Kempfer just did it. You went on a long journey with the Corsa-e. The Opel Stromer drove from Rüsselsheim… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP “The Corsa-e is a real bundle of energy” 000144
German Handelsblatt: VW: Volkswagen expects strong growth in China – but the lack of chips is slowing down 001131
Volkswagen in China The Volkswagen Group also wants to benefit from the strong growth in electromobility in China. (Photo: dpa) Beijing With the recovery of the Chinese economy, the Volkswagen Group expects “considerable growth” in its most important market this year. China boss Stephan Wöllenstein also expects the market share to increase. “There are good… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW: Volkswagen expects strong growth in China – but the lack of chips is slowing down 001131
@Honda: Honda, Cruise and GM Take Next Steps Toward Autonomous Vehicle Mobility Service Business in Japan
TOKYO, Jan 20, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Honda has announced that it will collaborate with Cruise and General Motors on self-driving vehicles for its autonomous vehicle mobility service (MaaS) business in Japan, based on the development and commercial agreements signed in October 2018. Cruise will be sending the first of its self-driving test vehicles… Continue reading @Honda: Honda, Cruise and GM Take Next Steps Toward Autonomous Vehicle Mobility Service Business in Japan
Dr Andy Palmer: “Build batteries or lose UK car industry.”
Dr Palmer: “Without electric vehicles’ batteries made in the UK, the country’s auto industry risks becoming an antiquated relic and overtaken by China, Japan, America and Europe.” An urgent plan to build four battery ‘gigafactories’ in the UK within the next five years is vital to avoid losing the entire UK automotive industry, according to… Continue reading Dr Andy Palmer: “Build batteries or lose UK car industry.”
Stellantis targets annual synergies of 5 billion euros, announces management structure
Stellantis, the car-making giant formed by the merger of the PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), will embrace the diversity of its staff and brands as a strength rather than a weakness, according to boss Carlos Tavares. The new company is the world’s fourth-largest car firm, with 14 brands (including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and Opel/Vauxhal), more than 400,000 staff, industrial operations… Continue reading Stellantis targets annual synergies of 5 billion euros, announces management structure