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FCA Celebrates Top Supplier Partners Across 19 Categories at 2020 Annual Supplier Conference and Awards

“The transformational changes we made in 2019 built a strong foundation for the wave of product launches coming out of FCA, and today we spotlighted those suppliers who took their work to the next level,” said Martin Horneck, Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, FCA – North America. “These are the ‘best of the… Continue reading FCA Celebrates Top Supplier Partners Across 19 Categories at 2020 Annual Supplier Conference and Awards

@FCA: FCA Celebrates Top Supplier Partners Across 19 Categories at 2020 Annual Supplier Conference and Awards

FCA Celebrates Top Supplier Partners Across 19 Categories at 2020 Annual Supplier Conference and Awards October 23, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA honored 31 supplier partners across 19 categories today during the virtual 2020 North America Annual Supplier Conference and Awards program. The Supplier of the Year awards recognize companies that have shown exceptional… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Celebrates Top Supplier Partners Across 19 Categories at 2020 Annual Supplier Conference and Awards

A Waymo executive reveals how the company is keeping its self-driving taxis safe for riders during the COVID-19 pandemic (GOOGL)

Waymo has ramped up sanitation in its robotaxis during the coronavirus pandemic. Daniel Chu, Waymo’s chief product officer, told Business Insider he was particularly excited about the ability of the company’s vehicles to flush out old air between rides. Chu said the coronavirus hasn’t changed Waymo’s long-term strategy and has only highlighted the benefits of… Continue reading A Waymo executive reveals how the company is keeping its self-driving taxis safe for riders during the COVID-19 pandemic (GOOGL)

@niche: Sono Motors Prepares Approval of Technology for Solar Integration into Body of Electric Vehicles000204

Sono Motors is on a mission of enabling a mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, with integrated solar cells and innovative mobility services, the Sion. Both, the integrated solar technology as… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors Prepares Approval of Technology for Solar Integration into Body of Electric Vehicles000204

Nexteer Unveils New High-Output Electric Power Steering System

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive launches High-Output Electric Power Steering (EPS) that delivers advanced safety and comfort features as well as enhanced fuel efficiency for heavy-duty (HD) trucks and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Now with the ability to steer these vehicle types electrically, drivers of HD trucks and LCVs can benefit… Continue reading Nexteer Unveils New High-Output Electric Power Steering System

Tekion Raises $150M in Series C; at $1B+ Valuation

Tekion, a San Ramon, Calif.-based cloud technology company and provider of SaaS retail operating platform, Automotive Retail Cloud, raised $150m in Series C financing round at over a $1 billion valuation. The round was led by Advent International with participation from Index Ventures, Exor (the holding company of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Ferrari), Airbus Ventures and… Continue reading Tekion Raises $150M in Series C; at $1B+ Valuation

FCA Enhances Online Retailing Experience

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Online Retailing Experience to now be called E-Shop Test drive appointments, online chats and other features to be added to E-Shop FCA is enhancing consumer capability to buy a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Fiat or Alfa Romeo vehicle over the internet by offering several new features to… Continue reading FCA Enhances Online Retailing Experience

FCA CEO: Automakers need government support in Europe amid ‘biggest single risk ever’

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV CEO Mike Manley called on European policymakers Tuesday to step up their support for automakers in their transition to electrified vehicles as the novel coronavirus pandemic represents the “biggest single risk ever to face our industry.” In the first half of the year, production on the continent of an estimated 3.6… Continue reading FCA CEO: Automakers need government support in Europe amid ‘biggest single risk ever’

VW gauges interest in Ducati brand as a prelude to potential sale: sources

LONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen Group VOWG_p.DE is hosting preliminary talks with potential bidders for its Ducati brand to gauge potential interest in the motorcycle maker ahead of a November planning round, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Slideshow ( 2 images ) During the five-year planning round, VW will review the future of… Continue reading VW gauges interest in Ducati brand as a prelude to potential sale: sources