German car sales drop 30% in January – source

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read An employee works at the A3 and A4 production line of the German car manufacturer Audi, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ingolstadt, Germany, June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert HAMBURG (Reuters) – New passenger car registrations in Germany fell more than 30% in January to around… Continue reading German car sales drop 30% in January – source

@niche: KARMA AUTOMOTIVE AND BLUE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES TO COLLABORATE ON FUEL CELL PROPULSION SYSTEM000504

VIEW ALL () x Fuel-Cell-BWT-Superimposed-HERO-Image Blue-World-Technologies_Methanol-fuel-cell-stack Previous Next Feb 02,2021 Blue World Technology’s fuel cell system will be integrated with Karma Automotive’s electric vehicle architecture and piloted in GS-6 development vehicles for evaluation purposes. Testing and validation will take place in the United States and Denmark over the next few months. An electric vehicle powered… Continue reading @niche: KARMA AUTOMOTIVE AND BLUE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES TO COLLABORATE ON FUEL CELL PROPULSION SYSTEM000504

@niche: GM’S PARTING SHOTS FOR THE END OF THE ICE AGE.000504

By Peter M. DeLorenzo  Detroit. The True Believers at GM are living in a strange Twilight Zone as you read this. They have one right foot pressing down hard on machines that will define the End of the ICE Age, while working feverishly on a dazzling array of new-generation products that will usher in the Dawn… Continue reading @niche: GM’S PARTING SHOTS FOR THE END OF THE ICE AGE.000504

@Hyundai: Kia: Brand New Logo, New Brand Logo

Kia is transitioning to a future mobility company by announcing its pursuit, logo, and brand slogan. And through these, here are Kia’s brand orientation and strategy examined. Kia Motors has changed its name, the logo that symbolizes the company, and the slogan that represents the brand’s identity – hence just ‘Kia’. This change is part… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia: Brand New Logo, New Brand Logo

Volvo Group – the fourth quarter and full year 2020

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — “In 2020, the global pandemic presented us with challenges that are unprecedented in modern times. Together with business partners and suppliers, we supported our customers through all stages of the crisis. We handled dramatic fluctuations in demand while taking decisive steps forward towards tomorrow’s fossil-free transport system. We… Continue reading Volvo Group – the fourth quarter and full year 2020

South Korea carmaker Kia’s shares jump 14.5% on Apple EV tie-up report

By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo of Kia Motors is seen on a wheel of its Carnival car at the India Auto Expo 2020 in Greater Noida, India, February 5, 2020. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Kia Corp shares surged to their highest in over two decades on Wednesday… Continue reading South Korea carmaker Kia’s shares jump 14.5% on Apple EV tie-up report

Cadillac’s 2022 CT5-V Blackwing is brand’s most powerful vehicle ever, reaching 200+ mph

Take that, skeptics. The first two cars from Cadillac’s new Blackwing super-performance subbrand should silence the critics who decried the  brand’s tinkering with the established V-series name for its fastest and most powerful vehicles. More accurately, their roaring engines and screaming tires will drown any complaints. The 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing can… Continue reading Cadillac’s 2022 CT5-V Blackwing is brand’s most powerful vehicle ever, reaching 200+ mph

Commuting platform startup Hip lands $12 million to help companies bring employees back to the office

Nearly a year ago, the spread of COVID-19 ended the daily commute for millions of Americans, an abrupt change that sent the ridesharing industry into a free fall. Hip, which connected commuters with third-party bus and shuttle operators via an app, was just one of the many mobility-as-a-service startups that watched its clientele and revenue… Continue reading Commuting platform startup Hip lands $12 million to help companies bring employees back to the office

Tesla’s new Model S and Model X get rid of lead-acid 12v battery, move to Li-ion

Tesla has transitioned the new Model S and Model X to a Li-ion 12-volt car battery – getting rid of the lead-acid battery. New Tesla Model S and Model X Last week, Tesla finally unveiled the highly-anticipated new Model S and Model X. The automaker released a bunch of information on its website, but it didn’t… Continue reading Tesla’s new Model S and Model X get rid of lead-acid 12v battery, move to Li-ion

@VW Group: Even more boost for the Volkswagen electric offensive: World car ID.4 now on the way to the world markets

Volkswagen’s electric offensive continues to gain momentum: Following the presales of the special edition ID.4 1ST that have already taken place, presales of additional ID.4 models will now also start by mid-February in around 30 European countries including Germany, as well as in the USA. Deliveries to customers are to begin as soon as March… Continue reading @VW Group: Even more boost for the Volkswagen electric offensive: World car ID.4 now on the way to the world markets