AutoNation Appoints Michael “Mike” Manley Chief Executive Officer and Director

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America’s largest and most admired automotive retailer, today announced that it has appointed Mike Manley as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2021. Mike Jackson will retire from AutoNation on November 1, 2021, as Chief… Continue reading AutoNation Appoints Michael “Mike” Manley Chief Executive Officer and Director

@Daimler: Efficiently and sustainably into the future

With its products, technologies and services, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is underlining its commitment to providing haulage industry companies with the trucks that best meet their needs, either with conventional or electric drive systems. While the Actros F is geared towards the interplay of cost efficiency and functionality, the luxurious Actros L sets new benchmarks in the… Continue reading @Daimler: Efficiently and sustainably into the future

@Geely: Tue 21 Sep 2021 Lotus reveals pioneering blueprint for next generation electric sports cars Just weeks after Lotus confirmed it will be launching a new …

World premiere for innovative new lightweight EV structure Developed through Project LEVA research programme, rear structure is 37% lighter than on Lotus Emira V6 Will be integrated into Lotus electric sports car architecture Versatile architecture supports multiple layouts, wheelbase lengths, battery sizes and configurations  Technology on display at Cenex LCV event on 22/23 September (Hethel,… Continue reading @Geely: Tue 21 Sep 2021 Lotus reveals pioneering blueprint for next generation electric sports cars Just weeks after Lotus confirmed it will be launching a new …

@GM: Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery Production Resumes

Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery Production Resumes 2021-09-20 LG battery cell and module production resumes with updated manufacturing processes Battery module replacements to begin in October GM to introduce new advanced diagnostics software DETROIT – General Motors today outlined a comprehensive action plan to ensure that customers can safely and confidently drive, charge, and park the… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery Production Resumes

@GM: Wuling Launches Asta SUV

Wuling Launches Asta SUV 2021-09-17 SHANGHAI – Wuling has launched the Asta, its new strategic SUV featuring the brand’s global silver badge. It is characterized by a stylish exterior, roomy interior and powerful engine that will appeal to China’s new generation of SUV buyers. The Asta has a “dynamic wing” front design with a trapezoidal grille… Continue reading @GM: Wuling Launches Asta SUV

Magna And Veoneer Announce Expiration Of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period

Companies File for Regulatory Approvals in the European Union and China AURORA, Ontario, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) and Veoneer, Inc. today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, or HSR Act, in connection with the previously announced acquisition… Continue reading Magna And Veoneer Announce Expiration Of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period

@Groupe PSA: PR NEW CITROËN C4 AND Ë-C4 – 100% ËLECTRIC DELIVER SUCCESS IN EUROPE002505

Since their European launch at the beginning of 2021, New C4 and ë-C4 – 100% ëlectric have achieved excellent sales success with a total 30,855 registrations in the first half of 2021. New ë-C4 stands out in the compact electric hatchback segment in Europe with the third highest volume of total registrations after just six… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR NEW CITROËN C4 AND Ë-C4 – 100% ËLECTRIC DELIVER SUCCESS IN EUROPE002505

Eli EVs begins production, European rollout of Eli ZERO, a compact two-seater

Eli Electric Vehicles, an early stage compact EV manufacturer, announced the start of production on its flagship Eli Zero, a micro “neighborhood electric vehicle” that is built for city commuting. The company plans to roll out small batches of the two-seater EV to distributors across 13 European countries over the next few months with a… Continue reading Eli EVs begins production, European rollout of Eli ZERO, a compact two-seater

@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz is sustainably consolidating its agency landscape, and awarding the international mandate

Global pitch decision in favour of Omnicom Group, with a long-term partnership planned to launch under the name ‘Team X’ beginning January 2022 Mercedes-Benz is bundling its global media, brand and performance marketing activities across all phases of the customer journey in an international agency network After the merger of the new, fully integrated PR… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz is sustainably consolidating its agency landscape, and awarding the international mandate

India’s Cars24, a used-vehicle sales platform, raises $450M at a $1.84B valuation

The used car market is getting another major infusion of venture capital today, with one of the faster scaling startups out of India picking up a major round of financing to double down on growth: Cars24 — a site and app that sells users cars and used two-wheeled motorbikes — has raised $450 million, a… Continue reading India’s Cars24, a used-vehicle sales platform, raises $450M at a $1.84B valuation