Nissan dealers prepare for sales of the new Qashqai in its biggest market

MT checks out the state of play at the Nissan franchise as dealers prepare for sales of the all new Qashqai What a year to take up the new job. Andrew Humberstone was appointed as managing director of Nissan Motor GB in January 2020. By the time he had got his feet under the desk… Continue reading Nissan dealers prepare for sales of the new Qashqai in its biggest market

@VW Group: Consortium of Volkswagen Group, Attestor Limited and Pon Holdings B.V. to launch takeover offer for Europcar003567

The Volkswagen Group is taking a major step forward in its NEW AUTO strategy to become a leading provider of individual mobility in the electric and fully connected age. In a consortium with London-based asset manager Attestor Limited and Dutch mobility provider Pon Holdings B.V., Volkswagen agreed to launch a recommended takeover offer for Europcar… Continue reading @VW Group: Consortium of Volkswagen Group, Attestor Limited and Pon Holdings B.V. to launch takeover offer for Europcar003567

@VW Group: A Global, Professional Dealer Network for a Unique Customer Experience003567

Every model is unique. Featuring a tailored configuration, each is assembled by hand. Bugatti hyper sports cars are the ultimate in luxury, design, and technology. Bugatti’s potential and existing customers are currently exclusively managed by 34 dealerships and their brand managers, located in sales regions around the world. It’s a full-time job, and one which… Continue reading @VW Group: A Global, Professional Dealer Network for a Unique Customer Experience003567

Lesjöfors acquires Alcomex, a leading European door and industrial springs manufacturer

Wed, Jul 28, 2021 18:52 CET Lesjöfors has today acquired 88 percent of the shares in the Alcomex Group. With the transaction, Lesjöfors gains access to new geographies and a new product area, in line with its ambition to build the leading spring, wire and flat strip component group. Alcomex is a Dutch manufacturer of… Continue reading Lesjöfors acquires Alcomex, a leading European door and industrial springs manufacturer

ALYI CEO Heads To Nairobi To Prepare For EV Media Blitz As EV Industrywide Sales Growth Outpaces Traditional Car Sales Atracting 100s Of Billions In New Investments

DALLAS, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) (“ALYI”) today announced the electric motorcycle pilot report scheduled for release tomorrow, Thursday, July 29th, 2021, will be just the beginning of a communication campaign intended to highlight ALYI’s comprehensive electric motorcycle pilot recently launched in Kenya. ALYI confirms tomorrow’s report is on track… Continue reading ALYI CEO Heads To Nairobi To Prepare For EV Media Blitz As EV Industrywide Sales Growth Outpaces Traditional Car Sales Atracting 100s Of Billions In New Investments

@Hyundai: Electrifying Display Heralds Kia’s New Brand Identity, Movement that Inspires, With One-of-a-Kind Concert

TORONTO, July 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last night, an exclusive gathering of Canadians, plus thousands watching at home, witnessed #KiaElectricSound, as Kia Canada electrified concert goers with a surprising, live performance by Canadian award-winning artist, Fefe Dobson. Her bandmate, Ryan Chalmers’ electric guitar was entirely powered by the EV6 – Kia’s all-new EV built… Continue reading @Hyundai: Electrifying Display Heralds Kia’s New Brand Identity, Movement that Inspires, With One-of-a-Kind Concert

Marelli and SMRP BV (Motherson Group) sign a technological partnership for Smart Illuminated exterior parts of vehicles

In the frame of the agreement, SMRP BV will contribute its strong expertise in the production of big plastic automotive parts through its operating subsidiaries, while Marelli Automotive Lighting will bring its extensive know-how in the field of automotive lighting and sensors integration to the collaboration respectively. The collaboration will be aimed at OEMs globally… Continue reading Marelli and SMRP BV (Motherson Group) sign a technological partnership for Smart Illuminated exterior parts of vehicles

Cognata Selected by ECARX Technology (ECARX) as its Simulation and Validation Partner

REHOVOT, Israel, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cognata, Ltd, a leading provider of simulation software for ADAS and autonomous vehicles announced today that ECARX, an autonomous intelligent technology company, has selected Cognata as its simulation partner for the testing and validation of its offerings. Continue Reading Image is taken from Cognata’s autonomous simulation platform, highway… Continue reading Cognata Selected by ECARX Technology (ECARX) as its Simulation and Validation Partner

Tesla (TSLA) launches major shift in retail strategy: cheaper locations, remote working, and more

Tesla (TSLA) is currently implementing a major shift in its retail strategy, according to sources familiar with the matter. The automaker will move away from showrooms in fancy malls, and instead it will focus on cheaper locations, remote managing of test drive fleet, and delivery centers. Tesla’s confusing retail strategies Since Tesla doesn’t use the… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) launches major shift in retail strategy: cheaper locations, remote working, and more

Samsung SDI records the highest performance in 2nd quarter… Full-scale start-up of electric vehicle battery surplus

<Samsung SDI Hungary corporation view Photo=Electronic TimesDB> Samsung SDI, which is about to supply batteries for next-generation electric vehicles, achieved record-breaking results in both sales and operating profit in the second quarter. Sales exceeded 3.3 trillion KRW, the highest ever, and operating profit also achieved positive results as the electric vehicle battery business turned into… Continue reading Samsung SDI records the highest performance in 2nd quarter… Full-scale start-up of electric vehicle battery surplus