Category Archives: Automotive

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Scania and Kässbohrer team up for world’s first all-electric car transporter

(IN BRIEF) German logistics company ARS Altmann Automobillogistik has introduced the world’s first all-electric Scania standard car transporter. The 230 kWh-strong Scania P 25 battery-electric vehicle has been combined with a Kässbohrer body and trailer, enabling simple, safe, and quick … Read the full press release

Volkswagen aims to offer widest electric range in Europe with 10 new ID. models by 2026

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is set to unveil its latest all-electric flagship model, the ID.7, on Monday, April 17th, with a global premiere scheduled to take place simultaneously in Europe, China, and the US. The new model, positioned at the top … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall’s Castings Unit Secures Order for Hybrid Vehicle Engine Blocks

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall’s Materials and Trade division has secured an order from Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) to produce over 500,000 engine blocks for a hybrid vehicle worth a figure in the mid-double-digit million-euro range. The Castings business unit of … Read the full press release

Continental’s Changzhou plant to add 13 million m2 of high-performance composite surface materials

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, has announced the beginning of Phase III expansion of its joint venture in China with Jiangsu Changshun Group. The project will include the construction of new plant buildings, raw material warehouses, public and auxiliary … Read the full press release

Continental introduces child-presence-detection feature to its digital access system for passenger safety

(IN BRIEF) Technology company Continental has announced the addition of a Child-Presence-Detection (CPD) function to its digital access system, CoSmA, in order to further enhance passenger safety. The CPD function uses ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to detect the presence of children … Read the full press release

Škoda Museum Restores Rare Škoda Hispano-Suiza for Techno Classica Trade Fair

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Museum to Showcase Rare Škoda Hispano-Suiza 25/100 KS at Techno Classica Trade Fair in Essen. The Škoda Hispano-Suiza 25/100 KS was one of the world’s most advanced cars at the time, and Škoda Museum has restored a … Read the full press release

ZF’s CeTrax Lite Provides Smart Solution for Light-Duty Commercial Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has begun series production of its CeTrax lite electric central drive, which has already received orders from Asia and the Americas. Designed for light commercial vehicles, the highly integrated electric drive provides … Read the full press release

Stellantis’ Freedom of Mobility Forum debuts with “decarbonised world” debate

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis and Wavestone have published key takeaways from the Freedom of Mobility Forum’s inaugural digital debate, titled “In a decarbonized world, will freedom of mobility be affordable to a happy few only?” The debate featured a diverse group … Read the full press release

Volvo Penta accelerates entry into utility sector with UIG investment

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Penta has acquired a minority stake in Utility Innovation Group (UIG), a US-based utility systems and decentralized energy solutions specialist, to accelerate its entry into the utility sector and develop its battery energy storage subsystem and power … Read the full press release

I prodotti e il servizio di alta qualità di BASF guadagnano il premio Fornitore dell’anno da General Motors

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) BASF è stata riconosciuta come Fornitore dell’anno 2022 da General Motors (GM) in occasione del suo 31° evento annuale Fornitore dell’anno. Il premio riconosce i fornitori globali che superano i requisiti di GM e forniscono tecnologie innovative … Read the full press release

BASF’s high-quality products and service earn Supplier of the Year award from General Motors

(IN BRIEF) BASF has been recognized as a 2022 Supplier of the Year by General Motors (GM) at its 31st annual Supplier of the Year event. The award recognizes global suppliers that exceed GM’s requirements and provide innovative technologies at … Read the full press release

Skoda 420: El coche de 90 años que cambió la industria del automóvil

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Skoda está celebrando el 90 aniversario del lanzamiento de su automóvil popular progresivo, el Skoda 420. El automóvil se lanzó en abril de 1933 y fue el primero en utilizar un concepto con un marco de chasis … Read the full press release

Skoda 420: The 90-year-old car that changed the automobile industry

(IN BRIEF) Skoda is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the launch of its progressive people’s car, the Skoda 420. The car was launched in April 1933 and was the first to use a concept with a backbone chassis frame and … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole acquires 30% stake in Michelin-backed Watèa for low-carbon mobility push

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring has finalized its purchase of a 30% stake in Watèa, a company founded by Michelin, to accelerate low-carbon mobility in Europe. The partnership aims to support the transition to a low-carbon economy and … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Celebrates Best Suppliers at Partner 2 Win Awards Ceremony

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has awarded 13 suppliers for their top performance in on-time delivery and quality standards at its sixth annual Partner 2 Win Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Austin, Texas. The Partner 2 Win program is … Read the full press release

Skoda Auto to showcase vintage racing cars at Techno Classica exhibition in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Czech automaker Škoda Auto is set to display a variety of unique vehicles at the Techno Classica vintage car exhibition in Essen, Germany. The exhibition will showcase some of the milestones of the brand’s 128-year history, with a … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom releases major update to its ANPR software, boosting performance

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has released a significant update to its Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) software. The new update incorporates deep learning elements, resulting in significant performance improvements, and can accurately identify number plates with hundreds of thousands of … Read the full press release

Continental Specialty Tyres nomina Teck Seng Chew nuovo product manager per le operazioni portuali

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Continental ha nominato Teck Seng Chew come nuovo product manager per l’attività portuale di Continental Specialty Tyres. Chew sarà responsabile dello sviluppo del piano strategico del business delle operazioni portuali e riporterà a Federico Jimenez, responsabile del … Read the full press release

Continental Specialty Tires names Teck Seng Chew as new product manager for port operation business

(IN BRIEF) Continental has appointed Teck Seng Chew as the new product manager for the port operation business in Continental Specialty Tires. Chew will be responsible for developing the strategic plan of the port operation business and will report to … Read the full press release

Henkel lanza lubricante libre de grafito para aplicaciones de forja automotriz

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Henkel ha lanzado un nuevo lubricante sintético para fabricantes de automóviles que reduce el impacto ambiental y el costo de la forja. El lubricante Bonderite L-FG F 605, libre de grafito y no pigmentado, mejora la vida … Read the full press release