WIESELBURG, Austria, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sangbo Sim (57) has taken over the position of CFO of ZKW Group GmbH as of January 1, 2026. The internationally experienced financial expert succeeds Sangwook Woo, who is returning to Korea as planned. Sim has held various positions at LG Electronics (LG) since 2001, with a focus… Continue reading Sangbo Sim is the new CFO of the ZKW Group
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Radical Mazda CX-6e launched as Audi Q6 rival with 26in screen
The Mazda CX-6e marks a radically different new look for the Japanese brand – and the firm’s Europe design boss, Jo Stenuit, says the tech-heavy cabin showcases the direction in which the car maker wants to take its interiors. The SUV, unveiled at the Brussels motor show on Friday, also introduces a number of firsts for Mazda,… Continue reading Radical Mazda CX-6e launched as Audi Q6 rival with 26in screen
Mercedes-Benz CLA named Car of the Year 2026
The Mercedes-Benz CLA has been named Car of the Year 2026. The CLA is the first Mercedes to win Europe’s top new car prize since the 450SE in 1974 and the first time a Mercedes has made the podium since the 1997 E-Class. The award was announced at the Brussels motor show, where the CLA… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz CLA named Car of the Year 2026
Sub-£25k Kia EV2 goes after Renault 4 with 278-mile range
The new Kia EV2 will take on the Renault 4 and forthcoming Volkswagen ID Cross in the fast-growing electric crossover segment – and it is set to offer the longest range in its class. Revealed at the Brussels motor show on Friday, the B-segment model is the sixth – and smallest – car in Kia’s… Continue reading Sub-£25k Kia EV2 goes after Renault 4 with 278-mile range
NIO and CATL Strengthen EV Battery Ties Amid China Price War
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (“CATL”) and premium EV maker NIO Inc. NIO have entered into a long-term strategic partnership under a new five-year agreement focused on advanced long-life battery technologies. As first announced in 2024, the two companies will jointly develop batteries with extended lifespans, reinforcing their shared… Continue reading NIO and CATL Strengthen EV Battery Ties Amid China Price War
NIO and CATL Strengthen EV Battery Ties Amid China Price War
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (“CATL”) and premium EV maker NIO Inc. NIO have entered into a long-term strategic partnership under a new five-year agreement focused on advanced long-life battery technologies. As first announced in 2024, the two companies will jointly develop batteries with extended lifespans, reinforcing their shared… Continue reading NIO and CATL Strengthen EV Battery Ties Amid China Price War
Alfa Romeo bespoke arm reveals wild Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa
Alfa Romeo has unveiled the first car to come from its Bottegafuorisere bespoke division, a wild Giulia Quadrifoglio with a low-drag bodykit and split rear spoiler. Named Luna Rossa after an Italian sailing team, the new limited-run model – that was unveiled at the Brussels motor show – is pitched as the most extreme Quadrifoglio model… Continue reading Alfa Romeo bespoke arm reveals wild Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa
Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Brands & OEMs004318
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. After publishing our report on the top selling EV models in the world in November, here’s the complementary report on the auto brands and groups leading EV sales around the world. Chinese records edition In November, BYD remained at the helm, but sales were again… Continue reading Clean Technica: Global EV Sales Leaders — Top Selling Brands & OEMs004318
@VW Group: AUDI E5 Sportback named 2026 China Car of the Year011207
The AUDI E5 Sportback today won the 2026 China Car of the Year award, voted on by a panel of industry media experts. The E5 Sportback is the first model from a newly established brand to receive this accolade just one year after the marque’s debut. Blending the engineering excellence of Audi with China’s digital… Continue reading @VW Group: AUDI E5 Sportback named 2026 China Car of the Year011207
German Manager Magazine: Sturmtief Elli: VW stops production in Emden on Friday004637
Because of the expected storm Elli, VW is suspending production in Emden on Friday. Both shifts would be canceled and the production lines would be stopped for a day, a spokesman confirmed upon request. The “Nordwest-Zeitung” had previously reported. A day of rest that was actually planned for the end of January in Emden was… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Sturmtief Elli: VW stops production in Emden on Friday004637