Mercedes-Benz to unveil new China tech centre this month Germany automaker making China a ‘home away from home’ Foreign automakers under pressure from Chinese startups Mercedes-Benz moves all its designers in China to Shanghai BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Mercedes-Benz, the German company founded by the inventors of the motor car, is pouring more resources… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · October 10, 2021 · 11:38 PM UTCHome from home: Mercedes-Benz doubles down on ChinaMercedes-Benz, the German company founded b…
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Chinese miner Zijin to acquire Canada’s Neo Lithium in $737m deal
China’s Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd will buy Canada’s Neo Lithium Corp for C$918.7 million ($737.14 million)the companies said on Friday. Zijin has agreed to buy Argentina-focused lithium company, Neo Lithium at a price of C$6.50 per share in cash, the companies said in a joint statement. The offer represents a premium of over 18% to Neo Lithium‘s last close of C$5.49 on Friday. Neo Lithium said… Continue reading Chinese miner Zijin to acquire Canada’s Neo Lithium in $737m deal
@GM: GM and the Black Automotive Media Group Formalize Multimedia Internships for Clark Atlanta University Students
GM and the Black Automotive Media Group Formalize Multimedia Internships for Clark Atlanta University Students 2021-10-08 A unique partnership has been created for the Department of Mass Media Arts students, a Division of Communication Arts at Clark Atlanta University interested in covering the automobile industry. Dubbed The Driving Force (TDF), founding members of the Black… Continue reading @GM: GM and the Black Automotive Media Group Formalize Multimedia Internships for Clark Atlanta University Students
@GM: GM Defense Announces JD Johnson as New Vice President, Business Development
GM Defense Announces JD Johnson as New Vice President, Business Development 2021-10-07 WASHINGTON, D.C. — GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, today announced that Lieutenant General (Retired) John “JD” Johnson has joined the company’s growing leadership team as vice president of Business Development. Johnson will be responsible for identifying growth opportunities among military… Continue reading @GM: GM Defense Announces JD Johnson as New Vice President, Business Development
New Mazda 2 to gain hybrid tech in Toyota collaboration
Mazda appears to be gearing up to launch a rebadged version of the Toyota Yaris, which could soon become the replacement for the Mazda 2 supermini. Nothing’s official yet but, after trawling through the company’s various investor presentations and financial results, we’ve pieced together the story. The new car will form part of Mazda’s long-running… Continue reading New Mazda 2 to gain hybrid tech in Toyota collaboration
ZF and Oxbotica to deploy autonomous passenger shuttles in major cities
ZF is expanding its expertise in the future field of autonomous driving. The global technology major has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Oxbotica, a global leader in autonomous vehicle software, to develop a Level 4 self-driving system which will initially be deployed in passenger shuttles in major cities around the world. ZF and Oxbotica… Continue reading ZF and Oxbotica to deploy autonomous passenger shuttles in major cities
@VW Group: Automobili Lamborghini announces two new appointments003984
Silvano Michieli and Christian Mastro to head Procurement and Marketing Sant’Agata Bolognese, 8 October 2021 – Automobili Lamborghini announces two new appointments in strategic areas for the company, Purchasing and Marketing. Silvano Michieli is the new Chief Procurement Officer, with responsibility for managing supply chain relationships while maintaining his position as Head of Exteriors &… Continue reading @VW Group: Automobili Lamborghini announces two new appointments003984
Kongsberg Automotive secures contract worth EUR 32 million estimated lifetime revenue
Fri, Oct 08, 2021 07:28 CET Kongsberg Automotive’s Couplings business unit has won a contract with a leading Asian car and commercial vehicle manufacturer worth EUR 32 million in estimated lifetime revenue, and average annual revenue of EUR 5.3 million. The secured contract for the Raufoss ABC System for compressed air offers optimal air system… Continue reading Kongsberg Automotive secures contract worth EUR 32 million estimated lifetime revenue
Hyundai Announces Agreement with Shell for Hydrogen Infrastructure Development
“We’re proud to join Shell Hydrogen’s ‘Project Neptune’, expanding California’s hydrogen infrastructure to meet increasing consumer demand for clean, zero-emission transportation solutions. Hyundai offers a superb fuel cell vehicle in its NEXO SUV, and this effort will help ensure that every eco-focused fuel cell driver has convenient refueling options wherever they choose to go,” said… Continue reading Hyundai Announces Agreement with Shell for Hydrogen Infrastructure Development
@BMW: Imagining the cooperation of the future: BMW Group creates flexible working environments with ConnectedWorks.001517
Munich, 8 October 2021 – Flexible, individual, sustainable – that is how BMW Group working environments will be organised. The company is gradually developing a future-oriented working environment for about 70,000 associates worldwide in around 400 office buildings in more than 40 countries. Under the name ConnectedWorks, the BMW Group is continuing a process it… Continue reading @BMW: Imagining the cooperation of the future: BMW Group creates flexible working environments with ConnectedWorks.001517