New Norwich facility begins production of iconic lightweight Lotus chassis Programme to move Lotus’ lightweight structures and steel fabrication units to one facility nears completion and on time New facility to employ 125 staff (Hethel, UK – 21 January 2021) – The first extruded and bonded aluminium chassis to be built at Lotus’ new manufacturing… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 21 Jan 2021The start of a new manufacturing era for LotusThe first extruded and bonded aluminium chassis to be built at Lotus’ new manufacturing f…
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@Geely: Thu 14 Jan 2021Alpine and Lotus Announce Technical CollaborationAs part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have s…
(Paris, France – 14 January 2021) As part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study a number of areas of cooperation, including the joint development of an EV sportscar. The Alpine and Lotus teams will conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the… Continue reading @Geely: Thu 14 Jan 2021Alpine and Lotus Announce Technical CollaborationAs part of the Alpine Business Unit development, Groupe Renault and Group Lotus have s…
@Geely: Fri 08 Jan 2021Lotus retail sales performance 2020Despite the many global challenges of 2020, Lotus Cars reports today that its new car retail sales i…
Global sales increased by 4.4% (Hethel, UK – 8 January 2021) – Despite the many global challenges of 2020, Lotus Cars reports today that its new car retail sales increased by 4.4% compared to 2019. Sales increased in many key markets around the world as the transformation of Lotus continues. Highlights include growth in… Continue reading @Geely: Fri 08 Jan 2021Lotus retail sales performance 2020Despite the many global challenges of 2020, Lotus Cars reports today that its new car retail sales i…
Faraday Future to push forward with EV project in China will enlist Geely’s help: Sources
The company told prospective investors this month it plans to locate the plant in a “tier one Chinese city” and envisions that it will have the capacity to make over 100,000 vehicles a year in its initial phase, one of the sources said. By Yilei Sun and Brenda Goh SHANGHAI: Embattled startup Faraday Future will… Continue reading Faraday Future to push forward with EV project in China will enlist Geely’s help: Sources
EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react
Brussels, 24 December 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the deal struck today between the European Union and the United Kingdom on their future trading relations. This agreement is a great relief for European automobile manufacturers, allowing the sector to avoid the catastrophic effect of a no-deal Brexit. “There is no other… Continue reading EU-UK trade deal: EU automobile manufacturers react
@Ford: Ford Shares Connected Car Data with Other Manufacturers to Help Make Journeys Safer – Even if You Don’t Drive a Ford
Ford cars to share information about potential road safety incidents to help warn road users – including drivers of other manufacturer vehicles, as well as Fords – of hazards ahead Local Hazard Information connected car technology already warns other Ford drivers of safety incidents; now even more drivers will benefit from road safety warnings Reciprocal… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Shares Connected Car Data with Other Manufacturers to Help Make Journeys Safer – Even if You Don’t Drive a Ford
Hyundai becomes third OEM to invest in Israel’s UVeye
Israel-based UVeye, a developer of automated vehicle-inspection systems, has secured strategic investments from Hyundai Motor Company and several other investors to accelerate the company’s global expansion plans. The company counts Volvo and Toyota Motor Corporation among its early backers. The company has raised more than $40 million (Rs 296 crore) from carmakers and other strategic… Continue reading Hyundai becomes third OEM to invest in Israel’s UVeye
China’s Geely ties up with Tencent on smart car tech
China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which owns Volvo Cars and holds 9.7% of Daimler, said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Tencent Holdings Ltd to develop smart vehicle cockpit and autonomous driving. In the latest such partnership in the fast-evolving sector, the companies will jointly develop smart car cockpits to have more mobile and mobility service applications, and explore testing of autonomous driving, Geely said in… Continue reading China’s Geely ties up with Tencent on smart car tech
China’s Geely teams up with Tencent on smart car tech
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read Slideshow ( 4 images ) BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which owns Volvo Cars and holds 9.7% of Daimler, said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Tencent Holdings Ltd to develop smart vehicle cockpit and autonomous driving. In the latest such partnership in the… Continue reading China’s Geely teams up with Tencent on smart car tech
China’s Geely to work on smart car technologies with Tencent
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The Geely Automobile Holdings logo is pictured at the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing, China April 25, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Tencent Holdings Ltd to develop smart vehicle cockpit… Continue reading China’s Geely to work on smart car technologies with Tencent