There’s an interesting cultural divide over the DeLorean DMC, defined by age and therefore whether it’s known as Doc Brown’s time machine or a car embroiled in disappointment and scandal. The brand’s rebirth as a luxury EV maker will surely trade heavily on the sci-fi, so let’s retell the reality. Ex-GM bigwig John DeLorean’s grand… Continue reading From the archive: on this day in 1981
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New 2024 Polestar 5 to debut at Goodwood
The 5’s body is constructed chiefly from bonded aluminium, with other sections made from hot-formed, cold-formed, die-cast and extruded aluminium. It’s this bonded aluminium construction that affords the car “supercar levels of torsional stiffness, which is fundamental to class-leading ride and handling dynamics”, said Polestar UK chief engineer Dave Kane. UK R&D boss Pete Allen added… Continue reading New 2024 Polestar 5 to debut at Goodwood
Sime Darby Motors partners with Syncron to Accelerate the Digitalization of its Automotive Spare Parts Processes
Increased parts availability, fill rates, and inventory control enable leading Malaysian auto distributor to exceed customer expectations while advancing its aftermarket business KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sime Darby Motors Malaysia has teamed up with Syncron to optimize service parts inventory and to accelerate the digitalization of spare parts processes for its Ford and… Continue reading Sime Darby Motors partners with Syncron to Accelerate the Digitalization of its Automotive Spare Parts Processes
LG Energy Solution to build a 4680-battery production plant…potential supply to Tesla
LG Energy Solution will invest KRW 730 billion in its Ochang plant in South Korea to build and expand the production line for next-generation cylindrical batteries. This investment includes mass-production facilities and production of the ‘4680’ cylindrical battery, Tesla’s main battery. LG Energy Solution will gain a core competence for customer diversification by equipping the… Continue reading LG Energy Solution to build a 4680-battery production plant…potential supply to Tesla
Turkey Construction Equipment Market 2022-2028 with XCMG Dominating, Followed by Komatsu, Caterpillar, Volvo Construction Equipment, Liebherr and SANY
DUBLIN, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Turkey Construction Equipment Market – Strategic Assessment & Forecast 2022-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Turkey construction equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.86% The report considers the present scenario of Turkey’s construction equipment market and market dynamics for 2022-2028. It covers a… Continue reading Turkey Construction Equipment Market 2022-2028 with XCMG Dominating, Followed by Komatsu, Caterpillar, Volvo Construction Equipment, Liebherr and SANY
Geely founder’s venture buys 79% stake in Chinese smartphone maker Meizu
A venture run by the founder of Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding plans to acquire a 79% stake in Chinese smartphone maker Meizu, a statement published by China’s anti-monopoly regulator showed on Monday. The State Administration of Market Regulation said that Hubei Xingji Shidai Technology Co Ltd had agreed to purchase the stake from two of Meizu’s… Continue reading Geely founder’s venture buys 79% stake in Chinese smartphone maker Meizu
BlackBerry and BiTECH Build Digital LCD Instrument Cluster for Changan’s Next-Generation High-End UNI-V Coupe
As the first coupe in the UNI series, the UNI-V integrates Changan’s comprehensive range of advanced intelligent technologies, including its Interactive Monitoring System, Intelligent Voice Interaction System, and Game-loaded Cockpit, among others. The newly launched UNI-V mirrors the technology and intelligent configuration of the UNI-K, with its LCD digital instrument cluster comprising three distinct parts.… Continue reading BlackBerry and BiTECH Build Digital LCD Instrument Cluster for Changan’s Next-Generation High-End UNI-V Coupe
Sales of Chinese auto brands continue steady growth in May
BYD’s electric models attract visitors at a new energy auto expo in Beijing. [Photo by A QING / FOR CHINA DAILY] BEIJING – Chinese car brands maintained steady expansion in sales and gained a larger market share in May 2022, industry data showed. A total of 620,000 Chinese-brand passenger cars were sold last month, up… Continue reading Sales of Chinese auto brands continue steady growth in May
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: BMW wants to bring China Mini to the US market004475
Der BMW-Konzern prüft eine Ausweitung seiner Autoexporte aus China. Nach Informationen des Handelsblatts aus Konzernkreisen könnte der gemeinsam mit Great Wall geplante elektrische Mini auch auf den US-Markt exportiert werden. Bislang sollten die in China gebauten Autos vornehmlich in China verkauft werden.Mit dem Export von China in die USA könnte das Projekt aber deutlich umfangreicher… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: BMW wants to bring China Mini to the US market004475
InCharge’s latest project includes 30 electric trucks, 16 fast chargers and a renewable energy microgrid
Quality Custom Distribution operates a truck fleet that serves thousands of restaurants in Southern California. The company has partnered with Scale Microgrid Solutions and InCharge Energy to electrify its fleet. This $20-million electrification project includes the purchase of 30 Volvo VNR Electric trucks (the company has ordered a total of 45), plus 16 chargers and… Continue reading InCharge’s latest project includes 30 electric trucks, 16 fast chargers and a renewable energy microgrid