@Renault: AVTOVAZ has automated the “marriage”000159

AVTOVAZ keeps on modernizing technical processes aimed at increasing production efficiency.In January 2021, the new chassis with powertrain sub-assembly shop and semi-automated engine and chassis installing line at the B0 vehicle production plant were launched at the enterprise.The chassis with powertrain sub-assembly shop is floor conveyor with a special modular tooling, where is made main… Continue reading @Renault: AVTOVAZ has automated the “marriage”000159

Ineos Automotive speaks out on Grenadier’s French factory – AutoExpress

Ineos Automotive recently announced that it would move the Grenadier’s production facility from Wales to France. At the time, the move was branded a “no brainer” by the brand’s commercial director, Mark Tennat, despite the fact that it scuppered 500 jobs for the UK’s post-Brexit motor industry. Ineos originally planned to assemble the Grenadier in… Continue reading Ineos Automotive speaks out on Grenadier’s French factory – AutoExpress

@BMW: BMW Motorrad achieves its second-best sales result in history in 2020.000858

Munich. Despite the Corona pandemic-related challenges in 2020, BMW Motorrad was able to hand over 169,272 motorbikes and scooters to customers, thus achieving the second-best sales result ever (previous year: 175,162 vehicles/ -3.4%). This sales result underpins the successful growth strategy of BMW Motorrad. The market launches of thirteen new models, the strong BMW Motorrad… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Motorrad achieves its second-best sales result in history in 2020.000858

Vauxhall plant at risk after ‘brutal’ 2030 ban, says Stellantis boss

The future of Vauxhall’s UK car production will depend on government support after the “brutal” decision to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, according to the boss of Stellantis, the newly formed carmaker. Stellantis was officially created on Saturday after the completion of the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and… Continue reading Vauxhall plant at risk after ‘brutal’ 2030 ban, says Stellantis boss

BMW, Ford back development of vehicle ‘birth certificates’ built on the blockchain

BMW, Ford, and major technology companies have indicated their support for a new blockchain project to assign “birth certificates” to vehicles.  Announced on Tuesday, the initiative is focused on developing technologies able to track a car from its manufacture and beyond, including when the vehicle has changed hands, its maintenance history, and records of mileage… Continue reading BMW, Ford back development of vehicle ‘birth certificates’ built on the blockchain

@niche: Rivian announces $2.65 billion investment round000477

Rivian has closed an investment round of $2.65 billion. The financing was led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. This round also included Fidelity Management and Research Company, Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, Coatue and D1 Capital Partners as well as several other existing and new investors. “This is a critical… Continue reading @niche: Rivian announces $2.65 billion investment round000477

@Groupe PSA: OP “The Corsa-e is a real bundle of energy” 000144

With an electric car on the long haul? Too complicated. Too much planning. Too few loading points. And anyway, it all takes too long. Instead of indulging in theory, Opel employees Stephane Le Floch and Fabian Kempfer just did it. You went on a long journey with the Corsa-e. The Opel Stromer drove from Rüsselsheim… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP “The Corsa-e is a real bundle of energy” 000144

@VW Group: Porsche extends the Taycan model range

With the standard Performance Battery, the new entry-level model delivers up to 300 kW (408 PS; Taycan with Performance Battery: Fuel consumption combined 0 l/100 km, CO2 emissions combined 0 g/km, Electricity consumption combined 28.0 kwh/100 km) in overboost mode with Launch Control; this increases to an output of up to 350 kW (476 PS;… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche extends the Taycan model range

German Handelsblatt: VW: Volkswagen expects strong growth in China – but the lack of chips is slowing down 001131

Volkswagen in China The Volkswagen Group also wants to benefit from the strong growth in electromobility in China. (Photo: dpa) Beijing With the recovery of the Chinese economy, the Volkswagen Group expects “considerable growth” in its most important market this year. China boss Stephan Wöllenstein also expects the market share to increase. “There are good… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW: Volkswagen expects strong growth in China – but the lack of chips is slowing down 001131

Dr Andy Palmer: “Build batteries or lose UK car industry.”

Dr Palmer: “Without electric vehicles’ batteries made in the UK, the country’s auto industry risks becoming an antiquated relic and overtaken by China, Japan, America and Europe.” An urgent plan to build four battery ‘gigafactories’ in the UK within the next five years is vital to avoid losing the entire UK automotive industry, according to… Continue reading Dr Andy Palmer: “Build batteries or lose UK car industry.”