EXCLUSIVE Geely, Renault to soon announce hybrid-focused auto JV for Asia – sources

Geely to possibly gain manufacturing foothold in S.Korea-sources Geely looking to use deal to export duty-free to U.S. -sources Deal will help Renault restart operations in China Deal will help create new hybrid-focused Renault brand BEIJING, Dec 21 (Reuters) – Geely Holding and France’s Renault are likely to soon announce a deal to jointly produce… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE Geely, Renault to soon announce hybrid-focused auto JV for Asia – sources

Göran Nyberg to Lead Commercial Operations at Navistar

“Both Friedrich Baumann and Göran Nyberg are proven commercial vehicle experts with extensive experience and a clear understanding of customer needs in the transport industry,” said Christian Levin, CEO of TRATON SE. “The change in personnel means that our international group of strong commercial vehicle brands is growing ever closer together. MAN, Navistar and thus… Continue reading Göran Nyberg to Lead Commercial Operations at Navistar

@Geely: Mon 20 Dec 2021Lotus Engineering consultancy wins ‘Dynamics Team of the Year’ in prestigious Vehicle Dynamics International Awards 2021Lotus Engineeri…

Fitting tribute to high-profile year that includes development and commercialisation of four new dedicated Lotus vehicle architectures Judges full of praise for broad range of innovation including work on next-generation electric vehicles Consultancy division of Group Lotus also successfully collaborated on Extreme E and Olympic track bike during 2021 2022 set to be another pivotal… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 20 Dec 2021Lotus Engineering consultancy wins ‘Dynamics Team of the Year’ in prestigious Vehicle Dynamics International Awards 2021Lotus Engineeri…

Ford leads GM, Stellantis in race to meet automatic emergency braking deadline

Ford Motor Company and Honda have met a commitment ahead of schedule to equip most of their vehicles with automatic emergency braking this year, significantly reducing crash and injury risk for thousands of drivers, according to a news release from Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Friday. Ford and its luxury brand Lincoln, along… Continue reading Ford leads GM, Stellantis in race to meet automatic emergency braking deadline

Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. Buys Country Garden Services Holdings Co, Wuxi AppTec Co, Aier Eye …

Investment company Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (Current Portfolio) buys Country Garden Services Holdings Co, Wuxi AppTec Co, Aier Eye Hospital Group Co, Hua Hong Semiconductor, Ping An Bank Co, sells WuXi Biologics (Cayman) Inc, Baozun Inc, New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc, Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic Co, Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial and Commercial Holding C during… Continue reading Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. Buys Country Garden Services Holdings Co, Wuxi AppTec Co, Aier Eye …

SIAM appoints Vinod Aggarwal as new Vice President

Vinod Aggarwal New Delhi: Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Friday said it has elected Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) as its new Vice President for 2021-22. Aggarwal will replace Vipin Sondhi, MD & CEO, Ashok Leyland Limited who served as the Vice President of SIAM from September 2020… Continue reading SIAM appoints Vinod Aggarwal as new Vice President

@Geely: Fri 17 Dec 2021Lotus Emira V6 First Edition: dynamic shakedown at Hethel with Gavan KershawLotus has released a new film of the Lotus Emira in action,…

Lotus Emira V6 First Edition: dynamic shakedown at Hethel with Gavan Kershaw [embedded content] Lotus-Emira-V6-First-Edition-Gavan-Kershaw.mp4 Lotus has released a new film of the Lotus Emira in action, showing the eagerly anticipated V6 First Edition being put through its paces by Gavan Kershaw on the iconic Hethel test track. Gavan, Director, Attributes & Product Integrity, Lotus… Continue reading @Geely: Fri 17 Dec 2021Lotus Emira V6 First Edition: dynamic shakedown at Hethel with Gavan KershawLotus has released a new film of the Lotus Emira in action,…

Seoul Mobility Show 2021 Ends — “An Innovative Platform to Set a Milestone for the Mobility Industry”

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Seoul Mobility Show 2021 (formerly the Seoul Motor Show) ended on December 5, ten days after highlighting a range of possibilities of the automobile industry involving self-driving electric vehicles. Some 100 mobility-related business entities from six countries gathered at the Korea International Convention Center (Kintex) in… Continue reading Seoul Mobility Show 2021 Ends — “An Innovative Platform to Set a Milestone for the Mobility Industry”

World NM: Electric car firm Canoo drops plans to manufacture vehicles in Born001676

The Canoo minibus won’t be built in Born. Photo: Canoo handout American electric car maker Canoo has pulled out of plans to build vehicles at the VDL Nedcar plant in Born, Limburg. Canoo chief executive Tony Aquila said in a statement on Wednesday that the company would rather invest in ‘creating American jobs and innovation’.… Continue reading World NM: Electric car firm Canoo drops plans to manufacture vehicles in Born001676

Daimler Truck, Traton, Volvo sign off JV plans for Europe charging network

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read A battery charger sign for electric cars is painted on the ground of a parking ground near the soccer stadium in Wolfsburg, Germany, April 6, 2016. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach BERLIN (Reuters) – Daimler Truck, Traton and Volvo have signed off plans announced in July here for a joint venture to… Continue reading Daimler Truck, Traton, Volvo sign off JV plans for Europe charging network