Purecars Technologies Completes Strategic Acquisition Of Automotive Fintech SaaS Provider truPayments

ATLANTA, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PureCars®, a leading martech and advertising intelligence provider for automotive retailers and marketers, today announced its acquisition of shopping personalization (DXP) and fintech platform, truPayments®, further solidifying its commitment to helping dealers thrive by expanding its martech and services suite to include personalized payment shopping. PureCars’ best-in-class tech optimizes media… Continue reading Purecars Technologies Completes Strategic Acquisition Of Automotive Fintech SaaS Provider truPayments

JLR appoints Lennard Hoornik as new chief commercial officer

New Delhi: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has appointed Lennard Hoornik as chief commercial officer. According to a media release from the company on Monday, Hoornik will begin his new role with immediate effect, helping to drive innovation within Jaguar Land Rover, and realise the potential of the business’s Reimagine strategy. He will be responsible for… Continue reading JLR appoints Lennard Hoornik as new chief commercial officer

New 769 bhp Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimate unveiled as supercars final hurrah

Lamborghini has called time on the Aventador, but the brand has made sure its flagship V12 supercar will go out with a bang with this – the 769bhp Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae. Production will be limited to just 600 examples, separated into 350 coupes and 250 roadsters. It’s set to start around £342,000, so more than… Continue reading New 769 bhp Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimate unveiled as supercars final hurrah

@GM: General Motors Sustains Strong Momentum in China in Second Quarter July 9, 2021

SHANGHAI – General Motors and its joint ventures sustained robust momentum in China in the second quarter and delivered more than 750,000 vehicles, an increase of 5.2% from a year earlier.  The growth was driven by luxury and premium vehicles, midsize/large SUVs and MPVs, including the Cadillac CT5 and XT6, and Buick LaCrosse, Enclave and… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Sustains Strong Momentum in China in Second Quarter July 9, 2021

@VW Group: Volkswagen’s Supervisory Board welcomes new Group strategy – New service contract for Chairman of the Board of Management Dr. Herbert Diess003421

Dr. Herbert Diess will stay at the helm of the Volkswagen Group until October 2025. On Friday, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG approved a new service contract with a corresponding term. This means that Dr. Diess will remain the Chairman of the Board of Management until his 67th birthday. The Supervisory Board was also… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen’s Supervisory Board welcomes new Group strategy – New service contract for Chairman of the Board of Management Dr. Herbert Diess003421

Vitesco Technologies reveals next-gen electric axle drive

The EMR4 delivers significantly greater power scaling between 80 kW and 230 kW. Vitesco Technology, the global provider of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions, has revealed its new, fourth generation model of highly integrated electric axle drive. The EMR4 (Electronics Motor Reducer) offers high power density, compact dimensions and low weight. The comprehensive platform… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies reveals next-gen electric axle drive

Omega Seiki Mobility partners Forsee Power to enhance battery performance for its EV range

Omega Seiki (OSM), part of Anglian Omega Group of companies and Forsee Power, a leading player in smart battery systems have announced a strategic partnership to provide lithium-ion batteries technology for OSM’s entire range of commercial vehicles. OSM says its commercial electric vehicle equipped with Forsee Power GO 10 lithium-ion battery system – 48V, 10… Continue reading Omega Seiki Mobility partners Forsee Power to enhance battery performance for its EV range

Pininfarina to design Hercules Alpha electric pickup truck

Italian design firm to provide styling for upcoming Alpha battery electric pickup truck, and other products currently under development. Detroit-based Hercules Electric Vehicles has signed a strategic agreement with Italian design house Pininfarina for the design of its upcoming Alpha battery electric pickup truck, and other products currently under development. Under terms of the agreement, the… Continue reading Pininfarina to design Hercules Alpha electric pickup truck

Stellantis announces plans to build electric Ram 1500, Dodge muscle car in 2024

Get ready for an electric Ram 1500. Stellantis announced Thursday that it would begin production on a battery-electric version of its popular pickup, one of its most profitable and important vehicles, in 2024. Mike Koval Jr., Ram brand CEO, pledged that the “class-shattering” pickup would surpass the offerings of the brand’s competitors, namely the electric versions of the… Continue reading Stellantis announces plans to build electric Ram 1500, Dodge muscle car in 2024

@GM: General Motors Sustains Strong Momentum in China in Second Quarter

General Motors Sustains Strong Momentum in China in Second Quarter 2021-07-06 SHANGHAI – General Motors and its joint ventures sustained robust momentum in China in the second quarter and delivered more than 750,000 vehicles, an increase of 5.2% from a year earlier. The growth was driven by luxury and premium vehicles, midsize/large SUVs and MPVs,… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Sustains Strong Momentum in China in Second Quarter