@Groupe PSA: PR Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st002099

AMSTERDAM – Uwe Hochgeschurtz, who currently holds the position of CEO Renault Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has been named Opel Brand CEO with effect from September 1, 2021, at a time when the unique German brand of Stellantis is expanding its commercial activities, including in China, and entering the electrification era. He will succeed Michael… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st002099

Altia’s Production-Proven Technology Drives the Cutting-Edge Cockpit of Cadillac LYRIQ

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The upcoming Cadillac LYRIQ1, the carmaker’s first all-electric SUV, will feature cockpit display graphics driven by Altia human-machine interface (HMI) development solutions.  The battery-powered crossover’s curved 33-inch diagonal advanced LED display will serve as the instrument cluster, infotainment system and control for lighting. The immense display is capable… Continue reading Altia’s Production-Proven Technology Drives the Cutting-Edge Cockpit of Cadillac LYRIQ

Motherson sets out to democratise high-end vehicle lighting tech

Tier 1 giant Motherson Group’s automotive lighting division – a joint venture with Italy’s Marelli Automotive Lighting – is working towards deep localisation of exterior vehicle lighting solutions in India. The company says that the partnership with Marelli allows it to access the latest in technology as well as manufacturing processes in exterior automotive lighting,… Continue reading Motherson sets out to democratise high-end vehicle lighting tech

Ex-Renault boss Ghosn rejects blame in Dieselgate probe

Paris, July 12, 2021 -Former Nissan and Renault boss Carlos Ghosn denied any responsibility in Renault’s alleged cheating on emission tests for diesel vehicles during more than six hours of questioning in Beirut in May, according to documents seen by AFP. Ghosn led the Franco-Japanese car-making alliance before his arrest in Japan in 2018 on… Continue reading Ex-Renault boss Ghosn rejects blame in Dieselgate probe

How Formula E racing is a testbed for the future of EVs

Season 7 of the Formula E World Championship, the FIA-sanctioned open-wheel electric racing league, is nearing a close after the latest two races at the New York City street circuit in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, with only races in London and Berlin left to determine who will win the Driver and Constructor championships. … Continue reading How Formula E racing is a testbed for the future of EVs

@niche: Sono Motors Commences Community Tour Through Germany With Latest Prototype001026

Sono Motors is on a mission to enable a revolutionary mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared, and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, the Sion. Both the Sion’s integrated solar technology and innovative mobility services will enable users… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors Commences Community Tour Through Germany With Latest Prototype001026

Automotive: Alpine, Renault’s track to return to China

Posted on Jul 8, 2021 at 6:15 am How to regain a foothold in the Chinese market without risking losing your shirt with ruinous investments, and with a product likely to appeal to the local customer? Since his arrival at the head of Renault , Luca de Meo seeks to solve this equation. According to… Continue reading Automotive: Alpine, Renault’s track to return to China

Renault CEO warns semiconductor crunch to ripple through 2022

This content is only available to subscribers. $1 for 6 Months. Save 98%. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. Newsletters on topics that interest you… Continue reading Renault CEO warns semiconductor crunch to ripple through 2022

Verkor Raises €100M in Funding

Verkor, a Grenoble, France–based battery cell producer, raised €100m in funding. The round was co-led by EQT Ventures and Renault Group, with participation from the French Government and Auvergne- Rhône-Alpes Region, EIT InnoEnergy, Groupe IDEC, Schneider Electric, Capgemini, Arkema, Tokai COBEX and the Fund for Ecologic Modernisation of Transport (FMET) managed by Demeter. The company… Continue reading Verkor Raises €100M in Funding