Industry

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  BMW has opened the largest and quietest vertical wind tunnel in the world

  The new Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Centre (AEC) begins operations at the BMW Group's Research and Innovation Centre (FIZ). It replaces the old aeroacoustic wind tunnel, which had been in operation for almost 40 years.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 12, 2024, 7:06 p.m.
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  BYD sends 5,000 electric cars to Europe on new ship

  BYD's new ship "BYD CHANGZHOU" left port on November 29, 2024, carrying 5,000 new energy vehicles. The ship set off from Yantai in China's Shandong province, heading for Bristol in the UK and Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

  Maksim Tropko

  Dec. 4, 2024, 3:41 p.m.
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  BMW and CEVA Logistics test an electric car haulage truck in France

  Back in September, CEVA Logistics and the BMW Group began testing an electric car carrier to deliver new BMW and MINI cars in the Paris region. However, the details of this project have only now been revealed.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 2, 2024, 5:31 p.m.
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  Ford Announces Job Cuts in Germany, Sparking Criticism from IG Metall

  Ford plans to cut around 4,000 jobs in Europe, sparking a strong reaction from German union IG Metall.

  Maksim Tropko

  Nov. 29, 2024, 11:43 a.m.
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  Toyota produced 5 million cars in France

  Toyota Motor Europe has reached a big milestone. The company made its 5 millionth vehicle at its plant in Valenciennes, northern France.

  Maksim Tropko

  Nov. 27, 2024, 2:11 p.m.
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  Cadillac Will Join Formula 1 in 2026

  General Motors' Cadillac got the green light to join Formula 1 as the 11th team in 2026. This marks the first time a major U.S. automaker will build an F1 team from the ground up.

  Maksim Tropko

  Nov. 26, 2024, 12:20 p.m.
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  Nissan goes into "emergency mode": Cuts 9,000 jobs, sells Mitsubishi shares, may delay some planned new models

  Nissan's CEO Makoto Uchida announced big changes to help the company through tough times. The carmaker plans to cut costs by letting go of workers and making fewer cars.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 8, 2024, 4:35 p.m.
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  Toyota Motor Europe opens a mega hub in Czech Republic

  Toyota Motor Europe has opened its first vehicle logistics mega hub in Kolin, Czech Republic. The new facility will process up to 350,000 vehicles each year and serve customers in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Poland.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 8, 2024, 1:16 p.m.
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  Harley-Davidson's LiveWire brand to launch electric maxi scooter in 2026

  LiveWire and KYMCO are joining forces to create an electric maxi-scooter. The two companies plan to launch their new product in Europe during the first half of 2026.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2024, 1:57 p.m.
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  GM surges past 300,000 EVs sold in the U.S.

  General Motors has reached a big milestone in its push to sell more electric cars. The company has now sold over 300,000 EVs in the U.S. since 2016.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2024, 10:05 a.m.
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  German automotive parts supplier Schaeffler announces 4,700 job cuts in Europe

  Schaeffler, a German automotive supplier, plans to cut 4,700 jobs across its European operations. The company announced this decision on November 5, in response to the challenging market environment and increasing global competition.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2024, 9:37 a.m.
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  Michelin to close two tire factories in France

  Michelin will close two tire factories in France. The company told 1,254 workers at the Cholet and Vannes plants that production will stop by early 2026.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 5, 2024, 3:03 p.m.
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  Kia sets new EV sales record in the USA

  Kia America achieved both its best-ever October sales, with 68,908 units sold, and best-ever October dealer sales. These records were driven by impressive growth and standout performances across its lineup of electrified vehicles and SUVs.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 5, 2024, 2:23 p.m.
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  Jaguar Land Rover reports growing demand for plug-in hybrid models

  JLR has reported a sharp rise in the sales of its plug-in hybrid models, with global retail sales for the first half of the financial year up 29% compared to the prior year, as more customers use the technology as a stepping stone towards battery electric vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 4, 2024, 11:10 a.m.
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  Nissan’s e-POWER vehicle production passes 1.5 million milestone

  Nissan has announced that it has produced over 1.5 million e-POWER vehicles as of the end of October. Now, you can find e-POWER vehicles in 68 markets around the world.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 4, 2024, 9:33 a.m.
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  Volkswagen launches "VW Flex" vehicle subscription service. How it works?

  VW Flex is a vehicle subscription service for Volkswagen vehicles in the Atlanta area.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2024, 3:27 p.m.
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  Ford halts production of F-150 Lightning amid falling demand

  Ford is hitting the brakes on its electric F-150 Lightning production. The company says it'll stop making the trucks for almost two months, starting November 15, 2023, and going until January 6, 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2024, 10:43 a.m.
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  Jaguar stops selling new cars in the UK as F-Pace axed from line-up

  Jaguar has stopped selling new cars in the UK. The company made this decision as part of a big change coming up in 2026.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2024, 10:10 a.m.
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  Chinese battery maker SVOLT cancels plans for two German factories

  Chinese EV battery maker SVOLT has announced that it will close its European operations in January and abandon plans for two manufacturing facilities, blaming slumping sales across Europe and rising trade tensions for the abrupt withdrawal.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2024, 12:24 p.m.
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  More than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations now available for Volvo electric cars

  Volvo electric car owners in the U.S. and Canada can now charge up at Tesla Supercharger stations. This move adds 17,800 charging locations for Volvo EV drivers, making their lives a bit easier.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2024, 9:57 a.m.