Dieter Zetsche The former Daimler boss will not chair the supervisory body of the automotive group. (Photo: dpa) Munich The timing is maybe just a coincidence. But almost exactly two years ago to the day, Daimler supervisory board chairman Manfred Bischoff and then CEO Dieter Zetsche sealed the succession at the head of the car… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Car manufacturer: Master plan failed – Zetsche renounces Daimler comeback000399
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Human Horizons’ Super SUV, HiPhi X, Debuts at 2020 Beijing International Auto Show
Following a five month delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beijing Auto Show is the first major international auto show to run since the outbreak began. The event is also an opportunity for many local manufacturers to showcase their latest achievements, as well as to display the latest additions from international carmakers. Positioned in the… Continue reading Human Horizons’ Super SUV, HiPhi X, Debuts at 2020 Beijing International Auto Show
German Handelsblatt: Media information: Ex-Daimler CEO Zetsche will not be chairman of the supervisory board000398
Dieter Zetsche According to his own statement, the former Daimler CEO asks himself whether he would really be doing the company a service as chairman of the supervisory board. (Photo: dpa) Stuttgart Former CEO Dieter Zetsche will not return as planned as head of the supervisory board to the automaker Daimler next year. Zetsche ruled… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Media information: Ex-Daimler CEO Zetsche will not be chairman of the supervisory board000398
World NM: Geely Unveils New Platform in Push to Develop Self-Driving Electric Cars000181
Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. debuted its first electric-vehicle focused modular platform on Thursday, as part of its five-year plan to produce self-driving electric vehicles. Hong Kong-listed Geely Group has invested over 18 billion yuan ($2.65 billion) in developing the new platform, but it faces stiff competition in the electric vehicle platform… Continue reading World NM: Geely Unveils New Platform in Push to Develop Self-Driving Electric Cars000181
Kia Motors reveals made-in-China K5 sedan
Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors (DYK) has kicked off a new era for the brand with the Chinese-market debut of the new Kia K5 sedan and Kia Carnival MPV at Auto China 2020 in Beijing. “At Auto China 2020 we are revealing more about our mid- to long-term strategic vision, and showing the direction in which… Continue reading Kia Motors reveals made-in-China K5 sedan
Daimler CEO says demand has stabilised from corona lows – ETAuto.com
Kaellenius said Daimler’s talks with Ineos about selling its plant in Hambach, France were at a “very advanced stage” but declined to elaborate further pending the ongoing nature of negotiations. SINDELFINGEN: Daimler Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius said global demand for Mercedes-Benz cars has stabilised from a sharp drop in sales triggered by the coronavirus crisis.… Continue reading Daimler CEO says demand has stabilised from corona lows – ETAuto.com
Postmates cuts losses in Q2 as it heads towards tie-up with Uber
Popular food delivery service Postmates is in the process of merging with Uber in a blockbuster $2.65 billion deal that would see it join forces with its food delivery competitor, Uber Eats. The deal remains under antitrust scrutiny, and has not yet been approved for closing. The deal is expected to close in the first… Continue reading Postmates cuts losses in Q2 as it heads towards tie-up with Uber
Nikola chairman, VectoIQ CEO Steve Girsky eyes his next transportation investment
Steve Girsky, the former GM vice chairman, consultant and investor whose special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merged with hydrogen electric startup Nikola this summer, is in talks to back self-driving trucks startup TuSimple, according to four people familiar with the deal. The capital would come from Girsky’s VectoIQ LLC, a consulting and investment company he… Continue reading Nikola chairman, VectoIQ CEO Steve Girsky eyes his next transportation investment
@VW Group: Volkswagen and Uber launch pilot project with electric vehicles in Berlin
Yesterday, Volkswagen together with the intermediation platform Uber, launched a pilot project for the utilization of electric vehicles within the sustainable ride hailing service “Uber Green”. Within the framework of a virtual event, Uber hire car partners informed themselves about the background and possibilities of the cooperation. With the e-Golf, they now have a locally… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen and Uber launch pilot project with electric vehicles in Berlin
Tenneco Releases Annual Sustainability Report Outlining 2019 Progress and Plans for the Future
As outlined in the report, Tenneco continues to make strides toward improving its Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, including key performance metrics, and evaluating Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and other reporting frameworks to drive long-term stakeholder value. Along with these metrics, the company has committed to share best practices and employ continuous improvement initiatives… Continue reading Tenneco Releases Annual Sustainability Report Outlining 2019 Progress and Plans for the Future