Maserati employees share the very first images of the Grecale SUV prototype Modena, 18 February 2021 – A prototype of the new Grecale SUV has been photographed outside the historic Maserati plant on Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena. The employees were the first to diffuse these images on the social networks. Innovative by nature, Maserati… Continue reading @FCA: Maserati employees share the very first images of the Grecale SUV… A prototype of the new Grecale SUV has been photo…
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Alfa Romeo, finally the compact suv Tonale
Unveiled in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019, the little brother of the Stelvio SUV about 450 cm long will settle in an important market segment, the same in which the Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback, the BMW X1 and X2 and the Mercedes GLA, without forgetting the Nissan Qasqhai and… Continue reading Alfa Romeo, finally the compact suv Tonale
Top 5 wings & spoilers on supercars: Keeping Ferraris, Lamborghinis from taking off – The Financial Express
Lightweight wings or spoilers at the rear of supercars that help generate downforce to keep them grounded at straight-line speeds and high-speed corners, here’s how biggies like Ferrari do it. How to ensure that a land object moving at great speed remains on land and not take off? Put some weight on it. But you… Continue reading Top 5 wings & spoilers on supercars: Keeping Ferraris, Lamborghinis from taking off – The Financial Express
Global semiconductor shortage could stymie EV manufacturers in 2021
As the world enters 2021 with a cautious optimism, its global markets are still feeling many of the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic that have yet to be eradicated. Many people have pivoted toward remote work. This has increased smartphone and laptop demand, leading to shortages of essential components like semiconductors. One industry that is… Continue reading Global semiconductor shortage could stymie EV manufacturers in 2021
Volvo Cars to promote Jyoti Malhotra as MD for India operations
During his previous stints, Malhotra has worked with Fiat India, Maruti Suzuki, and most recently with Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) as vice president sales. New Delhi: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Cars is to promote Jyoti Malhotra as managing director of its Indian operations from his current role as director, sales, marketing and PR. Malhotra… Continue reading Volvo Cars to promote Jyoti Malhotra as MD for India operations
Gamble talks upcoming election, anti-corruption efforts, says UAW ‘very much alive’
Rory Gamble, who took over a UAW rocked with a corruption scandal and facing an uncertain future just 15 months ago, said this week that not only did he prove his skeptics and doubters wrong, but he’s proud to be turning over a clean union to his successor in 2022. Gamble took over the top spot in November… Continue reading Gamble talks upcoming election, anti-corruption efforts, says UAW ‘very much alive’
GM invests $93M in Romulus Powertrain plant to boost pickup production
General Motors is investing in two components plants to help boost its production of full-size pickups. The automaker said Thursday it will invest $93 million at its Romulus Powertrain plant and $7 million at its Bedford Casting Operations in Bedford, Indiana. The Romulus investment will add machining capability, while the Bedford investment will increase the plant’s die casting… Continue reading GM invests $93M in Romulus Powertrain plant to boost pickup production
Stellantis boss Tavares tours Detroit plants, talks up Chrysler brand
The Chrysler brand got props Wednesday from the new CEO of the merged company that controls its fate. Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, told reporters that Chrysler is one of three historical pillars that make up the foundation of the company, along with Peugeot and Fiat. Stellantis was formed last month from the merger of Peugeot maker… Continue reading Stellantis boss Tavares tours Detroit plants, talks up Chrysler brand
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot Approve a Merger They Need to Survive
Shareholders of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA, the French maker of Peugeot, Citroën and Opel cars, voted on Monday to merge in an effort to acquire the scale necessary to survive in an industry gripped by technological change and pummeled by the pandemic. The new company, to be called Stellantis, will employ 400,000 people and… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot Approve a Merger They Need to Survive
Joining with Toyota and Uber gives Amazon-backed Aurora the tools it needs to take on self-driving leader Waymo
Three recent deals have given Aurora access to ride-hailing and car-building expertise. The latest, a partnership with Toyota, puts Aurora in a better position to compete with Waymo. But Aurora still has to prove it can put robotaxis on the road. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Aurora Innovation has announced three… Continue reading Joining with Toyota and Uber gives Amazon-backed Aurora the tools it needs to take on self-driving leader Waymo