Industry

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  Nissan is no longer spending money on new gas and diesel engines

  Nissan has announced that it will cease investment in new combustion engine technology. Francois Bailly, the Senior Vice-President and Chief Planning Officer for the AMIEO region, confirmed this strategic shift during an interview with Australian magazine Drive.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 3, 2024, 3:19 p.m.
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  Renault teams up with Chinese partner for new sub-€20,000 Twingo EV

  Following the breakdown of talks between Renault and Volkswagen, the French automaker has confirmed that it is developing a new electric vehicle with a Chinese partner.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 3, 2024, 2:28 p.m.
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  Hybrid Vehicles Are More Than a Stepping Stone to EVs, Says Ford CEO Farley

  Ford CEO Jim Farley declared at a Bernstein analyst conference last Thursday that hybrid vehicles should no longer be viewed merely as transitional technology, underscoring the need for a new perspective on the role of hybrids in automotive futures.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  June 3, 2024, 10:14 a.m.
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  Geneva Motor Show Axed Indefinitely Amid Market Challenges

  The Geneva Motor Show, an iconic event in the automotive industry since 1905, has been canceled indefinitely.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 31, 2024, 4:15 p.m.
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  The Father of the Porsche 918 Is Now in Charge of Bentley

  Frank-Steffen Walliser, known for his pivotal role in developing the Porsche 918 Spyder, has been appointed as the new CEO of Bentley. He will start his new role on July 1, 2024. Walliser takes over from Adrian Hallmark, who moved to Aston Martin in March.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 31, 2024, 10:22 a.m.
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  Škoda launches state-of-the-art Simulation Centre for advanced vehicle testing

  New Simulation Centre to comprehensively test propulsion and thermal management systems for vehicles with petrol, diesel, hybrid, and fully electric powertrains.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 30, 2024, 1:25 p.m.
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  Nissan Issues Do-Not-Drive Order for Older Models With Deadly Takata Airbags

  Nissan USA has recently instructed owners of certain older vehicle models not to drive them due to a potentially deadly airbag defect. This urgent warning affects the 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 30, 2024, 10:59 a.m.
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  Great Wall Motors Shuts European HQ, Halts Expansion amid Slowing Sales

  Great Wall Motors will reportedly shut down its European offices in Munich in August, resulting in 100 layoffs. The decision follows poorly performing sales throughout Europe and cancels plans for further regional expansion.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 29, 2024, 4:49 p.m.
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  Tesla Seeks To Diversify Supply Chain Away From China And Taiwan Due To Geo-Political Strains

  Amid increasing geopolitical tensions involving China, Taiwan, and the United States, Tesla has urged its suppliers to start manufacturing essential components outside these regions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 29, 2024, 4:18 p.m.
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  The U.S. Now Has Over 183,000 Public EV Chargers

  According to the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, the United States has reached a major milestone with over 183,000 public electric vehicle (EV) chargers now available nationwide as of May 2024. This development highlights a significant growth, nearly doubling the number of chargers since January 2021.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 29, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
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  Nissan Turns To Gigacasting To Slash Costs And Complexity Of Future EVs

  Nissan plans to adopt gigacasting, a modern manufacturing technique, to cut the costs and complexity of producing future electric vehicles (EVs).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 29, 2024, 10:55 a.m.
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  Hyundai appoints former Porsche engineer Manfred Harrer to lead the company's push into high performance vehicles

  Hyundai Motor Group announced on Tuesday the appointment of Manfred Harrer as Executive Vice President and Head of Genesis & Performance Development Tech Unit.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 28, 2024, 5:21 p.m.
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  Stellantis To Build Hybrid Fiat 500 And Jeep Compass In Italy

  Stellantis announced plans to ramp up its production capabilities in Italy, aiming to manufacture hybrid models of the Fiat 500 and Jeep Compass. The initiative will take place at the Mirafiori and Melfi factories, with the Fiat 500 hybrid's production slated to start in the first quarter of 2026.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 28, 2024, 2:44 p.m.
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  Next-generation Nissan Leaf likely to debut in late 2024

  Nissan will run a six-month trial production of the next-generation Leaf at its Sunderland plant in the UK starting in August. If there are no problems, the automaker will be ready to begin mass production as early as March 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 28, 2024, 2:06 p.m.
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  Geely Becomes A Top 10 Automaker Globally

  Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has entered the top 10 global automakers for the first time, based on sales from January to March 2024. The Chinese auto manufacturer sold 730,000 vehicles during this period, marking a 27% increase in sales and moving up from the 12th position.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 28, 2024, 11:36 a.m.
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  Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Join Forces on New Combustion Engines

  Automotive giants Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru have announced a collaboration to create new internal combustion engines. This partnership aims to speed up development and reduce costs.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 28, 2024, 10:41 a.m.
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  DB Schenker is first company in Sweden to drive R 450e e-truck from Scania on long-haul route

  The logistics company DB Schenker has announced that it has become the first company in Sweden to use the Scania R 450e electric truck on a long-distance route. The first use of the electric truck started with a 300 km drive from Jönköping to Södertälje, which took three hours.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 27, 2024, 8:40 p.m.
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  First DHL EV Center of Excellence opened in China

  The first DHL EV Center of Excellence was inaugurated in Shanghai. This center aims to offer comprehensive solutions for the storage and distribution of high-voltage batteries essential to the EV industry.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 27, 2024, 5:20 p.m.
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  Scania Unveils Autonomous Mining Trucks in Australia

  Scania, a well-known automotive industry company, has recently opened orders for its innovative self-driving mining trucks in Australia. The announcement includes the rollout of a 40-tonne autonomous heavy tipper, already available for order, and a planned 50-tonne model set to follow. These trucks mark a significant leap in mining technology and are projected to start operations by 2024.

  Maksim Tropko

  May 27, 2024, 4:48 p.m.
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  JLR brings radio to its manufacturing sites to boost morale and workplace experience

  Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is making a multi-million-pound investment to transform the workplace experience for production workers at its manufacturing facilities.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  May 24, 2024, 5:43 p.m.