@Geely: Mon 11 May 2020Lotus and Centrica agree partnership to redesign electric vehicle ownershipCentrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, and British…

Lotus Centrica Partnership [embedded content] Lotus-Evija-Powertrain-Animation.mp4     •    A new model of integrating connected vehicles, connected homes and connected customers is being developed    •    New, flexible platform designed to power a future digital mobility lifestyle    •    New global sustainability programme targets net-zero carbon across Lotus operations (Hethel, UK – 11 May 2020) – Centrica plc,… Continue reading @Geely: Mon 11 May 2020Lotus and Centrica agree partnership to redesign electric vehicle ownershipCentrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, and British…

Press Releases – 298 automobile factories operating across Europe, new data shows

Brussels, 6 May 2020 – 298 automobile assembly and engine production plants operate in Europe today, according to freshly-updated data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Cars, vans, trucks, buses and engines are manufactured at these factories, 196 of which are situated within the European Union (EU27). ACEA is publishing this data in the… Continue reading Press Releases – 298 automobile factories operating across Europe, new data shows

Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery

Brussels, 5 May 2020 – COVID-19 is having a major impact on the economy, with retail and manufacturing activity crippled without precedence and concerns mounting on consumer sentiment. The European automotive sector, which has been hit particularly badly, proposes a plan comprised of 25 key actions to ensure a strong restart of the sector and… Continue reading Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery

Audi gives up plan for hands-off autonomy for next A8

Despite all the hype about high levels of vehicle autonomy, drivers always need to keep their hands on the wheel. Audi had planned to be the first automaker to introduce so-called Level 3 autonomy, where you could take your eyes off the road and let the car drive. But the combination of legislative uncertainty and… Continue reading Audi gives up plan for hands-off autonomy for next A8

Geely adds Haoyue SUV to remain No.1 Chinese brand – just-auto.com

Fuel filler on the passenger side is unusual for an Asian brand vehicle Geely is primed to add to recent sales gains in the Chinese market by adding the Haoyue, an SUV around the same size as the Hyundai Santa Fe, to its line-up. Exports are planned. There are both five and seven-seat layouts for… Continue reading Geely adds Haoyue SUV to remain No.1 Chinese brand – just-auto.com

Geely & Caocao Chuxing: robot taxis from 2021

Another start-up from China is planning to launch the robot taxi service commercially: Caocao Chuxing. AutoX has just started its robot taxi service in Shanghai. The start-up WeRide wants to start next year and Pony.ai wants to be ready for the market in five years. These startups are not the only ones and most are… Continue reading Geely & Caocao Chuxing: robot taxis from 2021