Project leaders appointed to drive increased cooperation and new synergy opportunities as part of Alliance 2022 Highlights of the new project initiative include: Extended convergence in Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing & Supply Chain Two new converged functions in Quality & Total Customer Satisfaction as well as Aftersales Alliance organization strengthened with the creation of a… Continue reading Nissan: Alliance accelerates convergence in key functions to support and deliver mid-term plan
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Ford F-Series Marks Best February Results in 18 Years While All-New Ford Expedition Posts 41 Percent Retail Sales Increase; Lincoln Navigator Posts Gains In All Regions
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford F-Series Marks Best February Results in 18 Years While All-New Ford Expedition Posts 41 Percent Retail Sales Increase; Lincoln Navigator Posts Gains In All Regions
Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers
Dyson wants to grow its EV programme workforce by 300 people in a bid to ramp up the pace of development before its first car reaches the market in 2019. The British brand, a leader in vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, already has 400 employees focused on the project, but is now “looking to fill an… Continue reading Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers
Alcraft Adopts Ground-Breaking Platform Technology
Alcraft Motor Company has adopted a ground-breaking new chassis structure technology thanks to a partnership with innovative British high-performance design and engineering solutions provider KW Special Projects. Based in Brackley in the heart of the UK’s Motorsport Valley and the Silverstone technology cluster, KWSP has a high level of expertise in digital manufacturing together with… Continue reading Alcraft Adopts Ground-Breaking Platform Technology
Excessive investment: Bosch does not build its own battery cells
Bosch will continue to build battery cells for electric cars in the future. (Image: Bosch) Bosch Despite the commitment in the electromobility decided against its own battery cell production. The company also wants to drive back or sell the research for better rechargeable battery cells. The automotive supplier Bosch does not want to build its… Continue reading Excessive investment: Bosch does not build its own battery cells
‘The IC engine will continue to be a major part of our business.’
by Sumantra B Barooah Mar 01, 2018 Arvind Balaji, joint managing director, Lucas TVS, spoke to Autocar Professional’s Sumantra B Barooah on the sidelines of the Auto Expo – Components Show 2018 last month. Are you are taking new steps to prepare your company to tap the new megatrends and where do you see the… Continue reading ‘The IC engine will continue to be a major part of our business.’
Historic Results of Groupe PSA In 2017: Revenue, Volume of Sales, Recurring Operating Income and Net Result Group Share at a Record Level
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News : Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) : Carlos Tavares, Chairman of Groupe PSA Managing Board said: « Peugeot Citroën DS outstanding results, making significant progress for the 4th year in a row, are the proof of our ability to deliver a profitable and sustainable growth. Our agile, customer focused and socially responsible approach is making… Continue reading Historic Results of Groupe PSA In 2017: Revenue, Volume of Sales, Recurring Operating Income and Net Result Group Share at a Record Level
UK car industry must be at the heart of Brexit negotiations, say MPs
Automotive industry Investment and thousands of jobs could be lost in booming automotive sector, committee warns The BEIS parliamentary committee warns that car manufacturing in the UK could face frosty investment conditions after Brexit. Photograph: Ian Horrocks/Getty Images The UK government must put the car industry at the heart of Brexit negotiations or risk the… Continue reading UK car industry must be at the heart of Brexit negotiations, say MPs
28 Feb 2018 Driveline GKN Driveline begins testing revolutionary ‘All Twinster’ plug-in hybrid SUV
Re-engineered ‘technology demonstrator’ SUV features GKN’s unique Twinster torque vectoring on all four wheels Modified Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 has mechanical Twinster on front axle and eTwinsterX at the rear Demonstrator showcases the company’s leadership in eDrive, All-Wheel Drive and systems integration Plug-in hybrid has ‘sailing’ capability to lower CO2 emissions and also features a pure… Continue reading 28 Feb 2018
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GKN Driveline begins testing revolutionary ‘All Twinster’ plug-in hybrid SUV
Bosch’s electromobility strategy at a glance
Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. According to preliminary figures, its 2017 sales came to 47.4 billion euros, or 61 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility that is accident-free, emissions-free, and stress-free,… Continue reading Bosch’s electromobility strategy at a glance