With the coronavirus rapidly disrupting American life in mid-March and organized labor pressuring carmakers to ensure worker safety, Bill Ford reached out to the competition. Mr. Ford, the chairman of the Ford Motor Company, brokered a conference call with the leaders of General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, the United Auto Workers and key Michigan politicians. The… Continue reading Bill Ford: ‘Our Family Name Is on the Line Every Day’ – The New York Times
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Geely taps Foxconn’s playbook to build EVs for other carmakers
BEIJING — Geely, China’s largest private-sector automaker, has taken the first step toward becoming the Foxconn of electric vehicles. Geely and Foxconn, the Taiwanese Apple assembler, are establishing a 50-50 joint venture that will manufacture whole electric vehicles for clients as well as parts. Just like Foxconn did with iPhones, Geely will pursue an economy… Continue reading Geely taps Foxconn’s playbook to build EVs for other carmakers
@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars’ best-selling XC60 is now more intelligent than ever
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@Geely-Volvo: Volvo Cars brings infotainment system with Google built in to more models
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@Geely-Volvo: All pure electric Volvo cars to come with Recharge tyres as standard
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While eyeing a SPAC, Swedish autonomous EV company Einride nears $75 million in new funding
Swedish autonomous electric vehicle startup Einride is aiming to continue the momentum sparked by partnerships with Oatly and Lidl by seeking additional capital, TechCrunch has learned. Einride is seeking $75 million in new financing, while at the same time exploring the potential for a public listing through a special purpose acquisition company, according to people… Continue reading While eyeing a SPAC, Swedish autonomous EV company Einride nears $75 million in new funding
@Geely: Geely Automobile Holding Sales Volume For February 2021 Was 77,221 Units
2021 March 08, Hong Kong. Geely Automobile Holding Limited (Group) announced that the total sales volume of the Group (including the sales volume of LYNK & CO-branded vehicles sold by the Group’s 50%-owned joint venture) for the month of February 2021 was 77,221 units, an increase of approximately 265% from the same period last year… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Automobile Holding Sales Volume For February 2021 Was 77,221 Units
January 25, 2021 Ruhrbahn and Via launch Bussi, and on-demand transit service in Essen
January 25, 2021 Ruhrbahn and Via launch Bussi, and on-demand transit service in Essen January 25, 2021 (Essen, Germany) — Open a mobile app, book a car, and pick up other passengers in a flexible and environmentally-friendly way. Today, Ruhrbahn, the largest transport provider in the Ruhr region, will launch the pilot project Bussi, an… Continue reading January 25, 2021 Ruhrbahn and Via launch Bussi, and on-demand transit service in Essen
Scrappy electric carmakers upend pecking order in auto industry
TOKYO — The accelerating trend to e-mobility will lead to a paradigm shift in the global car market that could radically change the landscape for the industry. Tesla has emerged as the early leader in the high-stakes electric vehicle race, topping the list of EV manufacturers. No Japanese manufacturer is among the top 10. Apple… Continue reading Scrappy electric carmakers upend pecking order in auto industry
Chat show legend and petrolhead Jay Leno stars in this week’s Auto Express podcast
This week American chat show legend Jay Leno stars in the Auto Express podcast. He reveals where his love of cars comes from, the scariest car he’s ever driven, and how he ended up specifying a 7.0-litre engine in his dad’s car. Elsewhere, Vicki Butler-Henderson, Steve Fowler and Andy Pringle round up the latest on… Continue reading Chat show legend and petrolhead Jay Leno stars in this week’s Auto Express podcast