When Mike Manley became Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV CEO in 2018 ahead of Sergio Marchionne’s sudden death, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan hadn’t met the British businessman just as Jeep needed to grow its capacity. The east side’s Jefferson North Assembly Plant “was running around the clock making Grand Cherokees and doing so phenomenally, so there was… Continue reading Mike Manley: ‘Paving the way’ for Detroit’s next assembly plant – The Detroit News
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Aston Martin boss distances himself from questionable EV report
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings Plc is reviewing how a report was commissioned that researchers criticized for making inaccurate comparisons of the climate harm caused by cars powered by batteries and combustion engines. Tobias Moers, Aston Martin’s chief executive officer, said the report the carmaker compiled along with some of its peers predated him joining… Continue reading Aston Martin boss distances himself from questionable EV report
The Supercar Factory That Gets You To The Shops And Back At 230mph – The Sportsman
If you were a teenager in the late 80s and 90s, then there’s a high chance you’ve already stumbled across the work of Jim Glickenhaus. Not in the form of the sleek supercars that his company Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus build today, but through films. As a writer and director, Glickenhaus made his name through writing… Continue reading The Supercar Factory That Gets You To The Shops And Back At 230mph – The Sportsman
@niche: Solar Mobility Provider Sono Motors and Team Rosberg Engineering (TRE) Partner on Development of Chassis for Solar-Electric Car Sion000340
The novel cooperation includes the development, simulation, and production of a suspension and chassis system for Sono Motors’ electric car Sion. The chassis system is integrated into Sono Motors’ new prototype for the first time. Munich, December 3, 2020 – Solar mobility provider Sono Motors has announced its cooperation with Team Rosberg Engineering (TRE) for… Continue reading @niche: Solar Mobility Provider Sono Motors and Team Rosberg Engineering (TRE) Partner on Development of Chassis for Solar-Electric Car Sion000340
Alibaba-backed autonomous car firm AutoX starts driverless testing
By Yilei Sun, Brenda Goh 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: A sign of Alibaba-backed autonomous driving startup AutoX is seen on a modified Chrysler Pacifica minivan in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China October 31, 2020. REUTERS/Yilei Sun BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese autonomous vehicle startup AutoX, backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, said on Thursday it has… Continue reading Alibaba-backed autonomous car firm AutoX starts driverless testing
@FCA: En Noviembre FCA México reportó ventas de 4,991 unidades
1 de diciembre de 2020 , Ciudad de México – FCA México reportó en noviembre ventas de 4,991 unidades. Por décimo séptimo mes consecutivo RAM continúa como la marca con mayor número en ventas. “El mes pasado la marca RAM presentó ante la prensa especializada la totalmente nueva Ram 700 2021, la cual llegó para redefinir… Continue reading @FCA: En Noviembre FCA México reportó ventas de 4,991 unidades
Maserati says all of its cars will be hybrid or fully electric in five years
Sponsored Links Flavio Lo Scalzo / reuters Over the next five years, Maserati plans to electrify its entire lineup — but, as Electrek points out, don’t expect to see the automaker announce a flood of battery-electric models just yet. During an online fashion event caught by Reuters, Maserati CEO Davide Grasso said the brand plans… Continue reading Maserati says all of its cars will be hybrid or fully electric in five years
Autocar confidential: Small cars in the crosshairs, T50’s Ultima bodyshell and more – Autocar
In this week’s round-up of automotive gossip, we hear small cars are a catch-22 for Renault, check in on Gordon Murray’s T50 supercar and its retro modified Ultima bodyshell and more. Small cars in the crosshairs Renault boss Luca de Meo said the Clio and Captur make very good profit margins but warned that small… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Small cars in the crosshairs, T50’s Ultima bodyshell and more – Autocar
Maserati to electrify entire line-up in next five years – CEO
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read Slideshow ( 2 images ) MILAN (Reuters) – All vehicles of Fiat Chrysler’s premium brand Maserati will be electrified, either hybrid or full-electric, in the next five years, the unit’s chief executive said on Thursday. Maserati’s new SUV Grecale, to be released next year, will be initially offered both… Continue reading Maserati to electrify entire line-up in next five years – CEO
Ford CEO Farley tweets about GM ‘reversing course’ after it quits Trump alliance
Ford CEO Jim Farley praised crosstown rival General Motors early Tuesday for “reversing course” and no longer supporting the Trump administration in legal efforts to end California’s right to set its own clean air standards. “I applaud GM for reversing course on this critical issue. I’m also proud that Bill Ford and @Ford stood tall for environmental progress… Continue reading Ford CEO Farley tweets about GM ‘reversing course’ after it quits Trump alliance