@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2020

ŠKODA AUTO CEO Bernhard Maier emphasises: “ŠKODA AUTO is one of the world’s five oldest automobile manufacturers still active today. The courage and ingenuity of the two founders, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, are the cornerstone of this unique success story and at the same time an obligation and incentive to lead the company towards… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2020

@Toyota: Toyota Looks Ahead to New Products and Services for 2020 and Beyond

A series of future Toyota products and services are making their European debut this week at Kenshiki, a forum event the company is hosting for European media in Amsterdam. The showcase (kenshiki is a Japanese word for insight) provides a first look at a series of new models due for launch in the coming year.… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Looks Ahead to New Products and Services for 2020 and Beyond

Geely in talks to pump cash into Aston Martin: FT

LONDON (Financial Times) — China’s Geely has held talks with Aston Martin investors and management as it considers pumping much-needed cash into the luxury carmaker. The Chinese company is conducting due diligence as it looks at taking a stake in the UK group, which is in need of fresh finances, said four people familiar with… Continue reading Geely in talks to pump cash into Aston Martin: FT

@Renault: THE NEW RENAULT E-TECH WORLD PREMIERE AT THE BRUSSELS MOTOR SHOW

Following the 2019 presentation of the New Clio and New Captur, Renault world première the new hybrid and rechargeable hybrid variants of its two best-sellers – New Clio E-TECH 140hp and New Captur E-TECH Plug-in 160 hp[1] – during the 2020 Brussels Motor Show.   Groupe Renault ramps-up its electric vehicle strategy with innovative hybrid… Continue reading @Renault: THE NEW RENAULT E-TECH WORLD PREMIERE AT THE BRUSSELS MOTOR SHOW

@Ford: Another Eye-Catching Creation

M-Sport Ford World Rally Team’s EcoBoost-powered Ford Fiesta WRCs will be adorned with a striking new livery this year – Graphic Designer Phil Dixon delivering another eye-catching creation for the 2020 FIA World Rally Championship.  Dixon’s designs are eagerly awaited and the Cumbrian’s work attains fan-favourite status year after year. This season his vision drew… Continue reading @Ford: Another Eye-Catching Creation

Tesla (TSLA) rallies near $500 per share as shorts go mad

Tesla (TSLA) continues its strong rally today on positive analyst notes and a broader market rally due to a possible de-escalation of the US/Iran situation. The stock price reaches close to $500 per share, and those holding short positions are going mad. Over the last few months, Tesla’s stock has been on a strong rally… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) rallies near $500 per share as shorts go mad

CES SPECTATORS MESMERIZED YET AGAIN WITH LG’S SPECTACULAR OLED ‘WAVE’ AND ‘FOUNTAIN’ EXHIBITIONS

Awe Inspiring Installations Feature Flat, Curved and Rollable OLED Screens; Demonstration of LG’s Breakthrough Innovation, Display Technology Leadership LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2020 — A celebrated CES® tradition is continuing this year from LG Electronics (LG), the global leader in OLED display technology, with the LG OLED Wave, the latest exhibition welcoming visitors into the… Continue reading CES SPECTATORS MESMERIZED YET AGAIN WITH LG’S SPECTACULAR OLED ‘WAVE’ AND ‘FOUNTAIN’ EXHIBITIONS

As NIO and Tesla rally, Chinese EV company Lixiang said to file for US IPO

The recovery in value of several high-profile electric car companies could help move yet-private EV manufacturers out of the pit lane and onto the IPO track. On the heels of NIO’s shocking value appreciation after its recent earnings report, and Tesla’s own public market run, China-based Lixiang Automotive is reported to have filed privately for… Continue reading As NIO and Tesla rally, Chinese EV company Lixiang said to file for US IPO

@Renault: Groupe Renault and Otodo develop new solution linking cars and homes

Groupe Renault is developing a solution enabling automatic and secure interaction and communication between cars and connected objects in homes. Otodo, a young French company pioneering smart-home connectivity, will deliver the secure link between the vehicle and user’s home. This innovative service will be available in all Renault cars that have the new Renault EASY… Continue reading @Renault: Groupe Renault and Otodo develop new solution linking cars and homes

Discounts fuel U.S. pick-up truck sales in a slowing market

(Reuters) – U.S. automakers on Friday reported another year of stable sales of pick-up trucks, as discounts during the crucial holiday season and lower interest rates on vehicle loans attracted buyers while demand for passenger cars retreated further. FILE PHOTO: Newly assembled Ford 2018 F1-50 pick-up trucks are stored on a lot before being shipped… Continue reading Discounts fuel U.S. pick-up truck sales in a slowing market