The Chinese car manufacturer BYD has introduced its electric truck ET 44 in Europe, which offers a power of 1000 horsepower, a range of up to 599 kilometers, and fast charging, surpassing the parameters of the competing Tesla Semi model. (translated)
Ford is strengthening its collaboration with Chinese manufacturers, which has drawn criticism from the Trump administration due to concerns about strengthening ties with Chinese, state-supported companies, especially regarding the construction of a battery plant in Michigan. (translated)
Volkswagen plans to produce for the defense sector at its Osnabrück plant as part of a major restructuring, which subsequently led to the closure or refocusing of some other German plants due to market weakening and increased competition. (translated)
The article discusses radical austerity measures by Volkswagen, approved by the supervisory board, which include limiting production capacity and reducing the number of employees, and analyzes the impacts on Czech suppliers, with an expert pointing out the looming existential problems for dozens of them in the context of worsening competition and past scandals. (translated)
Tesla recently launched the operation of autonomous Cybercab robotaxis in Austin; however, their market introduction was surprisingly low-key and limited, as the automaker faces regulatory hurdles and is currently unable to fulfill promises regarding availability for regular customers. (translated)
Volkswagen plans to terminate the Seat brand by 2029, aiming to eliminate 75 percent of model variants and half of the models themselves as part of a restructuring, focusing on the production of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and streamlining operations. (translated)
Volkswagen's CEO Oliver Blume warns that the car manufacturer is facing an unsustainable situation with the necessity for layoffs and factory closures, while decisions must be approved by the supervisory board, where the unions have a strong position, which may lead management to seek support from shareholders. (translated)
Thirty years ago, Škoda Auto launched a new generation of the Octavia model, which quickly became popular due to its spacious design, modern technologies, and favorable price, not only in the Czech Republic, thereby strengthening the position of the Volkswagen Group in the European automotive market. (translated)
The Chinese car manufacturer Geely plans to deploy solid-state batteries by 2027, which will offer an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg, allowing electric vehicles to achieve a range of up to 1000 kilometers, thus matching the range of traditional diesel vehicles. (translated)
Martin Vaculík pochválil BMW iX3 s tím, že začíná pohřeb spalovacích aut. Já připomenu, že evropské automobilky mají problémy, protože je v Číně válcují tamní EV. Problém máme, protože jsme do EV a technologií málo šlapali, za potlesku českých politiků a vlivových operací Ruska. #BMW #EV #Automobilka
The car manufacturer Porsche has decided to share average emissions with the Chinese company Xpeng instead of the Volkswagen group, which is expected to provide it with flexibility in transitioning to electric mobility while also helping to avoid fines for exceeding emission limits. (translated)
The article presents ten family cars that can be purchased for up to half a million crowns, and shows that even in this price category, it is possible to find vehicles with good size, equipment, and price ratio, such as the Citroën C3 Aircross or Dacia Jogger. (translated)
The Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has shortened the development time of new models by a quarter to 37 months, thanks to inspiration from Chinese practices, the reform of internal processes, and the use of digital technologies, aiming to respond to the rapidly changing market and survive in a competitive environment. (translated)
The American army is actively negotiating with automakers such as General Motors and Ford about involvement in armament and the development of modern military vehicles, reminiscent of the situation during World War II when these companies also contributed to the production of defense materials. (translated)
Hyundai will start producing its new electric car IONIQ 3 in Turkey's Izmit in August. The model is primarily intended for the European market and is expected to become one of the brand's most affordable electric cars. The automaker expects to sell more than 40,000 vehicles annually in Europe, and production in Turkey has (translated)
There will be more such messages from Germany: The car manufacturer BMW wants to eliminate approximately 8,000 jobs worldwide. Layoffs without compulsory dismissals – retirements or in the form of a voluntary severance program. (translated)
Elon Musk se chystá investovat do výroby bateriových článků v Německu, konkrétně v Brandebursku, což představuje významný krok v konkurenčním boji s tradičními německými automobilkami, které se snaží omezit náklady. #Tesla #Batteriezellen #Grünheide
How is China responding to the goodwill mission of the Speaker of the Czech Chamber of Deputies? With a gesture of "goodwill." That is, sanctions against the Czech car manufacturer. Which - by the way - does not even use Chinese components. (translated)
Ford a Geely uzavřela strategické partnerství, kdy čínská automobilka převezme výrobu ve valencijské továrně, což odráží změnu sil v evropském automobilovém průmyslu, kdy Geely nyní převyšuje Ford v prodeji a plánuje vyrábět více modelů, čímž podtrhuje pokles americké značky na trhu a její potřebu přizpůsobit se novým výrobním realitám a investicím z Číny. #Ford #Geely #Automoción
Muskova automobilka Tesla zaznamenala ve třetím čtvrtletí 2023 nárůst tržeb o 25 % na 28,24 miliardy dolarů, ale její zisk klesl, přičemž firma dosáhla rekordního počtu 480 126 dodaných vozů a pokračuje v expanzi v oblasti autonomního řízení a energetických řešení. #Tesla #elektromobily #autonomnířízení #dobrezpravy
