General Motors Expands Access of OnStar Vehicle Insights to Non-GM Vehicles Fleet customers can now leverage GM’s telematics solution across their entire fleet, regardless of vehicle make or model 2021-07-26 OSHAWA, Ont. (Monday, July 26, 2021) – Since the introduction of General Motors’ fleet telematics solution, OnStar Vehicle Insights, fleet managers in North America have… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Expands Access of OnStar Vehicle Insights to Non-GM Vehicles
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Lloyd Motor Group buys York JLR dealership from Inchcape
Lloyd Motor Group has bought the Jaguar Land Rover dealership in York from Inchcape for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition increases the number of Lloyd Jaguar Land Rover retailers to six, with York joining Ripon Land Rover, Carlisle Land Rover, Kelso Land Rover and Carlisle Jaguar. Lloyd Motor Group, founded in 1976, operates in twenty-nine… Continue reading Lloyd Motor Group buys York JLR dealership from Inchcape
Hino and Isuzu race for electric trucks as Chinese rivals encroach
TOKYO — Isuzu Motors and Hino Motors are making forays into no-emission light trucks next year as Japan trails other major automobile markets in embracing electrified fleets. The Japanese commercial vehicle producers are eyeing business with shipping and logistics companies while fighting the growing presence of Chinese rivals, which offer competitive prices. Hino intends to roll… Continue reading Hino and Isuzu race for electric trucks as Chinese rivals encroach
German Manager Magazin: Renault figures half-year balance sheet: after billions in losses, black figures again, savings plan “Renaulution” takes effect 001010
The French automaker Renault was in the black again in the first half of the year – after a long dry spell. As the company announced on Friday, the group’s net profit was 354 million euros. Sales rose by 26.8 percent to 23.4 billion euros. In the same period of the previous year Renault had… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Renault figures half-year balance sheet: after billions in losses, black figures again, savings plan “Renaulution” takes effect 001010
German Manager Magazin: Electric car: Every sixth electric car comes from VW, BMW or Daimler001010
According to a market study by the management consultancy PwC, the proportion of fully electric vehicles worldwide rose to 17 percent in the second quarter, and even to 50 percent for plug-in hybrids. The VW Group, BMW and Mercedes-Benz had sold a total of 246,000 battery cars and around 370,000 plug-in hybrids in the first… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Electric car: Every sixth electric car comes from VW, BMW or Daimler001010
Škoda: the great ambitions of Volkswagen’s little-known gem
The little-known nugget of the Volkswagen group has great ambitions. The Czech manufacturer Škoda, which has just announced its strategic plan for 2030, wants to climb into the European top 5 by that date, with an operating margin of 8% worthy of “premium” manufacturers. “In a context where the automotive industry is completely upset, we… Continue reading Škoda: the great ambitions of Volkswagen’s little-known gem
@GM: General Motors Names Kent Helfrich to Lead Global Research and Development and GM Ventures
General Motors Names Kent Helfrich to Lead Global Research and Development and GM Ventures Helfrich also to serve as GM’s chief technology officer; Matt Tsien to retire after 45 years of service 2021-07-27 DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced the appointment of Kent Helfrich as vice president, Global Research and Development, chief technology… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Names Kent Helfrich to Lead Global Research and Development and GM Ventures
@GM: General Motors Names Omar Vargas VP and Head of Global Public Policy
General Motors Names Omar Vargas VP and Head of Global Public Policy 2021-07-26 DETROIT – General Motors today named Omar Vargas as vice president and head of Global Public Policy, effective Aug. 1. Vargas was most recently senior vice president and chief Government Affairs officer for 3M Company. “Omar Vargas brings over 20 years of… Continue reading @GM: General Motors Names Omar Vargas VP and Head of Global Public Policy
Kodiak Robotics’ founder says tight focus on autonomous trucks is working
Kodiak Robotics is one of the last private autonomous vehicles companies focused on trucking that is still standing. Nearly all the rest have been wooed by the public marketplace and the capital it can provide. But co-founder and CEO Don Burnette says the three-year-old company’s strategy of staying focused and small(er) is paying off. It… Continue reading Kodiak Robotics’ founder says tight focus on autonomous trucks is working
Chinese EV battery-maker SVOLT closes $1.6b Series B round led by BOCGI …
Chinese EV battery maker and storage solutions provider SVOLT Energy Technology has raked in 10.28 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in a Series B round just five months after the completion of its big-ticket Series A round. The new round was led by Bank of China Group Investment (BOCGI), a Hong Kong-incorporated direct investment arm of… Continue reading Chinese EV battery-maker SVOLT closes $1.6b Series B round led by BOCGI …