Chinese auto company Geely will now give new-car buyers the option to have their keys flown to them via drone to limit human contact upon delivery, which comes at a time when limited contact is encouraged amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since February, Geely customers have been able to order a car online and have it… Continue reading Chinese carmaker Geely will airdrop customers new car keys by drone – Business Insider – Business Insider
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Volvo’s Polestar begins production of the all-electric Polestar 2 in China
Polestar has started production of its all-electric Polestar 2 vehicle at a plant in China amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has upended the automotive industry and triggered a wave of factory closures throughout the world. The start of Polestar 2 production is a milestone for Volvo Car Group’s standalone electric performance brand — and not… Continue reading Volvo’s Polestar begins production of the all-electric Polestar 2 in China
Daimler in danger: fear of Chinese takeover
Sindelfingen, Daimler design studio, autumn 2019. CEO Ola Källenius (50) should give the okay for a new model from his small car brand Smart. The SUV in bonsai format will be launched in 2022, electrically, of course. “Cool,” says Källenius. The eyes are on the man next to the Daimler boss, An Conghui (49), CEO… Continue reading Daimler in danger: fear of Chinese takeover
Geely delivers car keys via drone in a time of coronavirus
Necessity is the mother of invention and Chinese automaker Geely is showing how it can take contactless purchasing to the next level — with drone key deliveries — so critical in a time of the outbreak of coronavirus. On February 10, 2020 Geely Auto launched its own proprietary online sales system that offered consumers the… Continue reading Geely delivers car keys via drone in a time of coronavirus
@Geely: Octopus announce measures to support taxi drivers during COVID-19 pandemic
Octopus today announce further measures to support taxi drivers through the disruption that continues to be caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last week Octopus have been closely monitoring the landscape of the taxi trade, and have been carefully listening to the feedback from drivers about how this is affecting the trade. In addition… Continue reading @Geely: Octopus announce measures to support taxi drivers during COVID-19 pandemic
@Geely: Sun 23 Feb 2020Lotus slashes servicing costs on Elise, Exige and Evora: now starts from just £270Lotus has slashed the price of servicing an Elise, Ex…
New lower price on 9,000-mile first service Average maintenance cost reduction of 37% on entire sports car range Price cuts on Lotus consumables including filters, plugs, drive belts and fluids Servicing schedules and job times also realigned for further running cost reductions (Hethel, UK – 23 March 2020) – Lotus has slashed the price of… Continue reading @Geely: Sun 23 Feb 2020Lotus slashes servicing costs on Elise, Exige and Evora: now starts from just £270Lotus has slashed the price of servicing an Elise, Ex…
Volvo Cars Shutters Europe, U.S. Plants as Virus Hits Supplies
Volvo Cars has started a shutdown of its factories in Europe and the U.S., mirroring similar moves by global carmakers as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on supply chains and staffing levels.
Press Releases – Coronavirus: EU auto industry faces unprecedented crisis
Brussels, 20 March 2020 – The effect of the coronavirus on society and the global economy is unprecedented, with grave consequences for the automobile industry. Indeed, most of the members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have already announced temporary closures of plants due to collapsing demand, supply shortages, and government measures, and are… Continue reading Press Releases – Coronavirus: EU auto industry faces unprecedented crisis
[Covid-19] The Walor group closes two factories in the Ardennes
Faced with a significant drop in its production volume due to the coronavirus epidemic which affected several of its principals (PSA, Renault, Volvo, John Deere) and several other automotive suppliers, heavy goods vehicles , agricultural machinery and construction, the Walor group was forced to close its two factories in the Ardennes at Bogny-sur-Meuse (210 employees… Continue reading [Covid-19] The Walor group closes two factories in the Ardennes
Volvo back to ‘normal’ in China as it shuts EU and US car plants
Ray of hope to sector that has had to close every large facility in Europe Go to Source