Tag: Renault

German Manager Magazine: Audi, McLaren, Sono Motors, Traton, Daimler Truck: manage:mobility from manager magazin001678

The talks have been going on for months, and the Formula 1 dreams of Audi boss Markus Duesmann (52) seemed crazy at times, like a set of slicks on the final lap. But the frustration is gone, the Volkswagen Group Supervisory Board could already give the go-ahead this Thursday. Duesmann offers a lot of money… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Audi, McLaren, Sono Motors, Traton, Daimler Truck: manage:mobility from manager magazin001678

German Handelsblatt: Electric car ranking: Tesla outperforms the competition, delivery problems weigh on VW: The ten most popular electric cars 2022004098

After the car market in Germany recovered slightly in the first two months of this year, it plummeted again in March. Around 241,330 new cars came onto the roads last month, around 17.5 percent fewer than in March 2021, as the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) announced on Tuesday Number of new registrations declining: around… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electric car ranking: Tesla outperforms the competition, delivery problems weigh on VW: The ten most popular electric cars 2022004098

Ford and Chevy’s supply chain woes are affecting the cool cars now

Ford and Chevrolet are reportedly halting production on their respective flagship performance cars, the Mustang and the Camaro, for a week thanks to supply chain issues (via Jalopnik). While the pauses probably won’t make it that much harder to get a muscle car, they are just the latest in a string of automotive delays caused… Continue reading Ford and Chevy’s supply chain woes are affecting the cool cars now

Nissan announces it is designing a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for NASA alongside Teledyne and Sierra Space

During the 37th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Teledyne Brown Engineering, along with partners Sierra Space and Nissan North America, announced it is designing a crewed Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) to support future NASA missions on the Moon. All three companies have varying levels of experience in space technology and hope to transport astronauts on… Continue reading Nissan announces it is designing a Lunar Terrain Vehicle for NASA alongside Teledyne and Sierra Space

Russian auto boomtown grinds to halt over Ukraine sanctions

A third, the PSMA Rus plant that is a joint venture between Stellantis and Mitsubishi and employs 2,000, may halt production soon due to a lack of parts, Stellantis’ chief executive said last Thursday. Thousands of auto workers have been furloughed and food prices are soaring as Western sanctions pummel the small Russian city of… Continue reading Russian auto boomtown grinds to halt over Ukraine sanctions

This is the car park in Spain: vehicles with alternative engines only represent 2.7%

5 April, 2022 Posted by: Jorge Platero Category: Faconauto News Nearly 674,000 hybrid and electric cars circulated on Spanish roads at the end of 2020. Sustainable mobility has been placed at the center of the automotive industry. The pressure to meet environmental targets has led to a change in the dealers’ sales strategy. However, the… Continue reading This is the car park in Spain: vehicles with alternative engines only represent 2.7%

Electreon and Jacobs partner to deploy wireless charging infrastructure

Wireless charging specialist Electreon has announced a strategic collaboration with Jacobs, a global provider of technical professional services. The companies will join forces on selected wireless EV charging projects for fleet operators across the US, including city and state authorities. The two companies are already cooperating on a project to implement a public in-road charging… Continue reading Electreon and Jacobs partner to deploy wireless charging infrastructure

Geneva motor show to return in 2023 after three years

The Geneva motor show will return in 2023 after three years of cancellations, its organisers have announced. The international car show in Switzerland will return from 14-19 February for its 91st iteration, after the 2020, 2021 and 2022 shows were all cancelled because of the Covid pandemic.  The global semiconductor shortage also contributed to this year’s cancellation, as… Continue reading Geneva motor show to return in 2023 after three years

Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Arriver Business from SSW Partners

“As we become a key technology partner to the automotive industry, Arriver’s Driver Assistance assets will accelerate our efforts to deliver a leading, ADAS solution as part of our Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ platform,” said Nakul Duggal, senior vice president and GM, automotive, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We remain committed to offering advanced solutions for all vehicle… Continue reading Qualcomm Completes Acquisition of Arriver Business from SSW Partners