Tag: Geely

@Geely: Kandi Brings to Market America’s Most Affordable Pure Electric Automobiles, Announces August 18 Virtual Event to Kick-off Pre-Sales

JINHUA, CHINA, July 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “we” or “Kandi”) (NASDAQ GS: KNDI), today announced the formal launch of the most affordable pure electric automobiles (EVs) in the U.S. market, the Kandi K27 and K23 models.  The cars will be sold by Kandi America, the trade name of… Continue reading @Geely: Kandi Brings to Market America’s Most Affordable Pure Electric Automobiles, Announces August 18 Virtual Event to Kick-off Pre-Sales

Press Releases – COVID: Stakes are high for European automotive recovery, new facts and figures show

Brussels, 30 July 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published its annual Pocket Guide that provides an overview of the EU auto industry, including the latest sector-specific data on employment, vehicle production and sales, road safety, R&D, the environment and trade flows. New data in this flagship publication confirm that the automobile… Continue reading Press Releases – COVID: Stakes are high for European automotive recovery, new facts and figures show

@Geely: Wed 29 Jul 2020Lotus appoints new retailer for performance car sales and service in Scotland Read more

    •    Park’s Lotus to open in Hamilton this summer for sales and service    •    New Lotus retailer in the west of Scotland for the first time in 15 years    •    Lotus Evora GT410 – the latest model for everyday driving – takes centre stage in the showroom (Hethel, UK – 29 July 2020) –… Continue reading @Geely: Wed 29 Jul 2020Lotus appoints new retailer for performance car sales and service in Scotland Read more

Clash of the world’s fastest Ford Sierra RS500s – Motorsport Moments

Touring car racing has constantly evolved over the years. Today’s hatchback-based tin-tops can trace their ancestry to the super-tourers of the nineties. But before then, the era of Group A ruled the roost. Group A was introduced by the FIA in 1982, and soon became the category of choice for car makers that could relate… Continue reading Clash of the world’s fastest Ford Sierra RS500s – Motorsport Moments

Lucid Motors’ all-electric Air will have 32 sensors, including lidar to support hands-free highway driving

Lucid Motors is loading up its first electric vehicle with hardware — dozens of sensors, a driver monitoring system and an Ethernet-based architecture — for an advanced driver assistance system that aims to match and even surpass its rivals. There will be 32 sensors in all, according to Lucid, which has branded its advanced driver… Continue reading Lucid Motors’ all-electric Air will have 32 sensors, including lidar to support hands-free highway driving

Dealers see surge in demand for low mileage lease deals

Dealers are seeing a surge in demand for low mileage car leasing deals as a result of the lockdown. Leasing.com, the platform that provides leasing deals from franchised motor dealerships, independent brokers, motor manufacturers and leasing companies, said it has seen a 40% increase in demand for sub-5,000 mile contracts. Changes in lifestyle, commutes and… Continue reading Dealers see surge in demand for low mileage lease deals

@Daimler: smart joint venture confirms global executive team and establishes smart Europe GmbH

Stuttgart, Deutschland; Hangzhou Bay, Ningbo, China.  The new global smart joint venture between Geely Holding (Geely) and Mercedes-Benz AG (Mercedes-Benz), formally registered as ‘smart Automobile Co. Ltd.’ (smart) in Hangzhou Bay, Ningbo, China at the end of 2019 has established ‘smart Europe GmbH’ (smart Europe) as a wholly owned subsidiary to supply, sell and service… Continue reading @Daimler: smart joint venture confirms global executive team and establishes smart Europe GmbH

Lotus to open advanced tech centre at Warwick University

British sports car firm Lotus will establish a new advanced technology centre in partnership on the campus of the University of Warwick, with the facility playing a key role in the development of future electric powertrains. The new facility will be built on the University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne campus and will include offices, workshops and laboratory space. As… Continue reading Lotus to open advanced tech centre at Warwick University

@Geely: Thu 23 Jul 2020Lotus to establish new advanced technology centre at University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus Read more

    •    Lotus Cars will establish a new advanced technology centre in Wellesbourne, UK    •    Lotus Engineering – the consultancy division of Group Lotus – will also base its HQ at the new site    •    The facility represents a new partnership between Lotus and WMG (formerly Warwick Manufacturing Group) at the University of Warwick    •   … Continue reading @Geely: Thu 23 Jul 2020Lotus to establish new advanced technology centre at University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus Read more