The new Lynk&Co Zero, an electric coupé-SUV built on a new dedicated EV architecture set to underpin future Volvo models, has completed its first dynamic testing in China, ahead of going on sale in the country next year. The Volkswagen ID 4 rival will be the first electric model from Geely’s Chinese premium brand, which… Continue reading New Lynk&Co Zero electric coupe-SUV begins testing – Autocar
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@BMW: BMW Group concludes year marked by corona pandemic with strong fourth quarter and leads premium segment worldwide for 17th consecutive year000842
Munich. The BMW Group once again confirmed its position as the world’s leading premium automotive manufacturer last year, with a total of 2,324,809 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles (-8.4%) delivered to customers worldwide. 686,069 vehicles were sold at Group level in the fourth quarter, an increase of three percent (+3.2%) year-on-year. Sales of plug-in hybrid… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group concludes year marked by corona pandemic with strong fourth quarter and leads premium segment worldwide for 17th consecutive year000842
World NM: Swedish manufacturer chooses Tamil Nadu over Vietnam000718
Autoliv Inc., a fortune 500 company headquartered in Sweden, is setting up its manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu at an investment of ₹100 crore. The project is expected to create jobs for over 400 people. In December last, the State government inked a deal with Ola Electric Mobility for setting up an electric two-wheeler manufacturing… Continue reading World NM: Swedish manufacturer chooses Tamil Nadu over Vietnam000718
GM teases new Chevy Bolt with Super Cruise, sets release date for February
GM says that two new versions of the Chevy Bolt are set to be unveiled in February 2021. The company has released a new teaser that highlights a new feature coming to the electric vehicles: GM’s well-regarded advanced driver assist system, Super Cruise. GM is planning to release a refreshed Chevy Bolt, which was first… Continue reading GM teases new Chevy Bolt with Super Cruise, sets release date for February
Toyota Kirloskar Motor lifts lockout, starts second shift at Bidadi plants
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced that it has withdrawn the lockout at its manufacturing plants in Bidadi, Karnataka. The two plants together have a combined manufacturing capacity of up to 210,000 units per annum. According to the company, the TKM management was forced to announce a second lock-out on November 23, 2020 due to the… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor lifts lockout, starts second shift at Bidadi plants
@niche: INEOS Styrolution selected by SAIC Motor for the new MG Linghang model000444
Luran® S 778T SPF30 has been selected exclusively for use on the newly launched MG Linghang A combination of excellent UV resistance, lasting premium paint-free, high gloss appearance with good dimensional stability, making it an ideal polymer for front grill applications INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced that its Luran S 778T… Continue reading @niche: INEOS Styrolution selected by SAIC Motor for the new MG Linghang model000444
HiPhi X Super SUV Dazzles EV Enthusiasts at Hainan New Energy Auto Show
The four-day event held from January 8-11 featured some of the world’s largest carmakers. Located between the BMW, Volvo, and Tesla exhibits, the HiPhi X put on an impressive display as it danced along to a rendition of “I Love You China” and a special Christmas number. These kinds of performances are made possible through… Continue reading HiPhi X Super SUV Dazzles EV Enthusiasts at Hainan New Energy Auto Show
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng secures $2 billion credit line to expand manufacturing
By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The logo on an XPeng Inc. P7 performance electric vehicle is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York, U.S., August 27, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc said on Tuesday it has secured a credit line of 12.8… Continue reading Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng secures $2 billion credit line to expand manufacturing
@Ford: Ford Advances South America Restructuring; Will Cease Manufacturing in Brazil, Serve Customers With New Lineup
Ford remains committed to customers in Brazil and South America with all-new Ranger pickup, Transit van and several of its most iconic models, with plans to launch several new connected and electrified vehicles Ford Brazil will cease production at Camaçari, Taubaté and Troller plants during 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic amplifies persistent industry idle capacity… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Advances South America Restructuring; Will Cease Manufacturing in Brazil, Serve Customers With New Lineup
@Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Motors Is Redefining In-Vehicle Garage Control With myQ Connected Garage
The technology will debut on the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the brand’s sporty design and technology-forward compact SUV. A new 8-inch smartphone-link display audio (SDA) system comes standard on the Eclipse Cross, giving the driver better access to and control of features available through the My Mitsubishi Connect app, including myQ Connected Garage. The technology… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Motors Is Redefining In-Vehicle Garage Control With myQ Connected Garage