Automotive News 18 October, 2023; Stellantis Cancels CES® 2024 Plans
London, 18 October, 2023, (Oilandgaspress): As the costs of the ongoing UAW strikes against Stellantis continue to mount, the Company has decided to cancel its planned display and presentations at CES® 2024, the world’s largest technology show, scheduled for January 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Being second to none in value creation for all stakeholders – customers, employees and investors – is a key component of the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan. In light of the current status of negotiations in the United States, preserving business fundamentals and therefore protecting the future of the company is a top priority of Stellantis leadership. Read full article
JLR today launched an all-new Schools Partnership Programme to help 40,000 students from diverse backgrounds build electrifying future careers in areas such as electrical and software engineering, digital and data roles and autonomous technologies.
The programme is focused on improving opportunities for groups underrepresented in the industry including young females, pupils from challenging socio-economic backgrounds and those with English as a second language, creating a pipeline of talent to build JLR’s next generation of modern luxury vehicles. In collaboration with The Careers and Enterprise Company, JLR identified 40 secondary schools that reflected the company’s diversity and inclusion aspirations. The schools are located close to JLR sites in Coventry & Warwickshire, Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull and Liverpool as well as local University Technical Colleges.
Three times per academic year, each school will benefit from:
JLR engineers will meet teachers to help them to build STEM-focused lesson plans in order to apply the curriculum to real-world future careers;
JLR’s STEM Propulsion Network will offer pupils opportunities to work with JLR Engineers on projects like building mini-electric vehicles;
JLR will facilitate networking amongst teachers to increase school-to-school support;
JLR will run careers workshops, supporting pupils from key stage 3 to 5 with decision making and application submissions Read full article
TOYOTA will be exhibiting at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023, to be held from Thursday, October 26 to Sunday, November 5*1, with a booth themed “Let’s Change the Future of Cars―Find Your Future.” In this third announcement of models to be exhibited at the booth, Toyota unveils the IMV 0*2, a mobility solution that works with users to fulfill their vision. Toyota’s booth will feature a range of exhibits showcasing the free customizability that helps define the IMV 0. Visitors can enjoy playful experiences, including a refreshing mobility café and exciting prizes at the Capsule Bar. The booth will also screen stories demonstrating the IMV 0’s possibilities as shaped by customer ideas. Read More
Major floods struck South Africa in April 2022. Toyota’s local plant was among the areas inundated, suffering extensive damage that brought all production lines to a halt. A general manager on the ground described it as the most terrible moment. And yet the recovery was swift, with some lines back up and running in around three months. The slogan that spurred this rapid recovery was “Better than Before”—making the genba better than before the flood. We went behind the scenes of the reconstruction, achieved by Toyota colleagues from around the world working hand in hand as one team.
In the program’s second half, we feature Toyota’s vocational training school in South Africa, including words of gratitude from a pupil. See how Toyota’s “best-in-town” spirit is bringing happiness to more communities around the world. Read More
TOYOTA Participating in Dakar 2024 to Develop Small Hydrogen Engines
Accelerating Development of Core Technologies and Building Global Alliances Toward Early Adoption of Hydrogen Small Mobility Engines. The HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology) research association will enter our hydrogen engine vehicle, the HySE-X1, in the “Mission 1000” Challenge of the “Dakar 2024” (Dakar Rally*1) set to be held in Saudi Arabia from January 5 to 19, 2024.
Mission 1000 is a new part of the Dakar Future Program, an effort aimed at urging automakers to develop next-generation carbon-neutral powertrain technologies like hydrogen engines and electric or biofuel hybrids. HySE’s entry in Mission 1000 will be the hydrogen engine-equipped HySE-X1. It will be driven in some of the harshest environmental conditions in what is considered the world’s toughest motorsport, providing an excellent opportunity to study how the hydrogen engine will perform in such conditions. This will allow us to easily identify potential issues with small mobility*2 that are yet unknown, and to accelerate the establishment of baseline hydrogen engine technology. In addition, by participating in the world-renowned Dakar Rally, we can promote HySE’s presence and initiatives, thereby working to further build a global and cross-industry network for the realization of compact hydrogen mobility. The HySE-X1 that will contest the event is based around a chassis built by HySE partner company Overdrive Racing (Belgium)*3 with a modified layout to accommodate a hydrogen fuel tank and fuel supply system. Powering it is the hydrogen-powered-engine for motorcycles that HySE is currently using in our research activities. Hydrogen refueling and maintenance will be performed by Overdrive Racing. HySE also plans to exhibit a mockup of the HySE-X1 at the Motorsports Program booth at the Japan Mobility Show 2023*4 that will be held at Tokyo Big Sight (Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo). Read More
Citroën challenges the rulebook for European-designed and built B-segment cars with the reveal of the characterful fourth generation C3. All-electric ë-C3 delivers best-in-class comfort, easy electric experience, outstanding level of equipment and incredible value for money while being made in Europe. The all-electric ë-C3 proudly heads up the fourth-generation line-up of Citroën’s most popular car, which has sold more than 5.6 million units since the launch of the first generation in 2002. The C3 is being the brand’s most popular model and representing 29 percent of Citroën’s European sales volume. In 2022, the C3 captured 11 percent overall of the European B-segment market. Significantly, the all-new ë-C3 signals a new chapter for Citroën. The popular and daring brand is reinventing itself to aggressively meet head-on the challenges of making all-electric mobility accessible to all with the first European-designed and Europe-built all-electric B-hatchback for customers wanting the benefits of zero-emission mobility at a net, fair and affordable price. Read full article
BMW rolls out an innovatively orchestrated campaign
Alongside its elegantly sporty design and the new arrival of an electric drive system (in the BMW i5), the all-new BMW 5 Series Sedan captures the imagination most prominently with its wealth of digital innovations. The Bavarian premium carmaker is accompanying the market launch of the forward-looking business sedan – now in its eighth model generation – in Germany on 21 October 2023 with a similarly innovative launch campaign focusing on both a digital-first approach and the digital evolution of classical advertising media.
The new BMW 5 Series brings advanced, electrified drive technology together with pioneering driver assistance systems and digital services, which both enhance comfort and safety and drive forward cockpit digitalisation. In order to present these innovations, which will strike a chord with technophile target groups in particular, in an appealing and customer-oriented way, BMW has infused the campaign with both emotionally rich storytelling and editorial content examining visionary functions. A key element of this approach is the new brand innovation campaign centred around a genial group of guardian angels, whose job is made significantly easier by e.g. the new BMW Proactive Care service. Trailblazing digital services and features inspire innovative launch campaign.
BMW Proactive Care is a revolutionary service set to be launched at the same time as the new BMW 5 Series Sedan. It detects the servicing requirements of BMW vehicles using artificial intelligence (AI), among other things, and proactively offers solutions to the customer without them having to take action themselves. From Condition Based Servicing to digital tyre diagnostics, from Battery Guard to accident detection as part of the automatic emergency call feature, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan is able to identify servicing requirements or a need for assistance in many different ways and report them to BMW via a suitable communication channel in line with the customer’s preferences. Read full article
BMW Group relies on regional supply chain to expand e-mobility in North America
The BMW Group is accelerating its ramp-up of e-mobility and increasingly relying on regional supply chains, in line with the principle “local for local”. The company aims to source components like battery cells close to vehicle production and gradually localise the supply chain for primary materials. New partner to supply primary material for battery cell production. Belgian company Umicore has now been recruited as a further partner for establishing a local supply chain in North America. Umicore will supply our battery cell supplier AESC with cathode active battery materials from a new plant in Ontario, Canada. This is an important step in strengthening the BMW Group’s regional supply chains and securing the ramp-up of e-mobility. In accordance with the “local for local” principle, our partner AESC is currently building a battery cell factory in Florence, South Carolina. With an initial capacity of 30 GWh/a, the facility will produce the innovative cylindrical lithium-ion battery cells specifically developed for the sixth generation of BMW eDrive technology. Electricity for production of the battery cells and cathode raw material will come exclusively from renewable sources. Read full article
BMW Group subsidiary gains Agile Robots AG as majority shareholder
Munich-based technology company Agile Robots AG is joining idealworks, a subsidiary of the BMW Group founded at the end of 2020, as a strategic investor. As a deep tech company, idealworks is significantly promoting industrial automation in production and logistics by developing a robotics ecosystem. The idealworks portfolio consists of the intelligent automation platform AnyFleet, the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) iw.hub and the mobile robotics operating system iw.os. Agile Robots AG, a spin-off of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), which produces robotic-based solutions for the automotive and consumer electronic industries.
Partnership with great synergy potential . With Agile Robots AG, the BMW Group gains a strong strategic partner for idealworks. The investment made within a Series A financing round confirms the trust of both shareholders and enables idealworks to expand its product portfolio. In addition to continuing existing collaborations with leading technology companies such as NVIDIA Corporation, Microsoft Corporation and ADLINK Technology Inc., the investment enables the joint development of new solutions and technologies as well as access to further branches and markets. As future strategic partners, idealworks and Agile Robots AG complement each other both in their industry expertise and in their range of solutions. Read full article
As part of its partnership as the exclusive North American automotive sponsor for the Disney100 Celebration, Hyundai is unveiling the IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition[1] during “Dancing with the Stars” as part of their Disney100 Night, airing Tuesday, Oct. 17 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT), simulcasting LIVE across both ABC and Disney+ in local time zones and next day on Hulu.
First revealed as a concept car at the 2023 New York Auto Show, the IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition will be incorporated into the “Dancing with the Stars” Disney100 night as part of the opening scene and will be driven by show talent as part of rehearsal footage.
“We’re thrilled to be unveiling the IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition during ‘Dancing with the Stars’,” said Angela Zepeda, chief marketing officer, Hyundai Motor America. “Disney100 night is the perfect opportunity to showcase this first-of-its-kind collaboration between Disney Imagineering and an auto manufacturer. It’s going to be a magical night filled with iconic music and great dancing, and we couldn’t think of a better way to extend our Disney100 partnership.” The IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and automotive vehicle designers. The limited-production vehicle will go on sale in early 2024. Read full article
Dacia Sandero sales totalled 199,516 vehicles, up 18,3% compared to the same period last year. Sandero maintains its position as the market leader for private vehicle sales in Europe since 2017*. With 154,460 units sold, Dacia Duster grew by 4.1% compared to the same period in 2022. It holds onto its place in the top-three European private SUV sales*. With 70,932 units sold in the first 9 months of the year, Dacia Jogger recorded an increase of 76.1%. It is leading C-segment retail sales (excluding SUV)*.
With 44,262 vehicles sold, Spring is up 40.6% on the same period last year. It holds onto its place in the top-three European private electric vehicles sales*.
In the European private vehicle market, Dacia grew 19.6% in a market that was up 16.9%.
Dacia’s market share for European private-vehicle sales reached 4.4%, +0.1 point compared to the same period (2022) despite an unfavourable channel-mix effect in the market.
For its historical core customer base in retail sales, Dacia remains in the European top-three with a market share of 8.4%*.
In France, Dacia’s largest market, the brand saw private and utility vehicle registrations reach 118,495 in the first 9 months of 2023, an increase of 23.2% compared to 2022. With its private vehicle market share reaching 9.1%, up 0.5 points, Dacia held on to its 3rd place for private vehicle sales in France.
In the retail sales market, Dacia is France’s leading brand.
Sandero is the most-sold model to private individuals and the 3rd most-sold model across all channels.
Spring is the 2nd most-sold electric vehicle in terms of both private and all-channel sales.
Duster is the most sold SUV sold to individuals.
Jogger is #1 in C-segment retail sales.
In Italy, 66,160 private and utility vehicle units were sold in the first 9 months of 2023, up 29.3%. The private vehicle market share increased by 0.3 points.
In the consumer market, Dacia is still #1 with a penetration of 9.3% and two models in the Top 3: Sandero #2 and Duster #3. Read full article
Porsche Scopes festival came to Seoul, Korea. Across four days at Layer20 in Yongsan filled with music and culture, a vibrant group of Korean artists showcased their work in a celebration of creative expression.The latest Scopes festival followed up the success of its Stockholm edition in May by heading to Seoul, where it showcased the work of over 40 Korean artists and creatives. Over the four days of the festival, Layer20 – a former power plant in South Korea’s capital – was transformed into a hub of artistic inspiration, with installations, live music, panel talks, screenings and more. The aim of the festival was to support creative freedom, spotlighting local talent and fostering a space for shared growth.Standout features in Seoul included a bright green 911 (type 993) Carrera S art car, customised by the emerging Korean artist MLMA. Another art car, entitled “Procaryotic Cell No.0,1”, was presented by Junsoo Kim, a Seoul-based artist who specialises in turning microscopic life into tangible physical forms. Attendees at the events also got the chance to take in Yeonsu Kim’s grand candle silhouette, which was displayed on Layer20’s outdoor terrace in all its glory. Meanwhile, SHINLIART – the artist duo of Shin Danbi and Li Seok – unveiled a captivating installation entitled “The Reason Our Work Was Delayed”. On the performance side, alternative K-pop group Balming Tiger performed a set on the Thursday. They followed this up on Sunday with a screening of a cinematic piece called “Moving Forward The Movie”, which they co-directed with acclaimed music video director, Pennacky. Meanwhile, choreographer I BAN brought the myth of Icarus to life with an enthralling dance performance including over 20 dancers. Elsewhere, Studio Namsan curated several immersive DJ sets for guests over the course of the festival. Read More
2024 Formula E season begins with testing in Valencia. The countdown to season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship begins with the official test in Valencia from 24 to 27 October. The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team will conduct tests at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo with Pascal Wehrlein and António Félix da Costa, who will return in 2024 to compete as teammates in the Porsche 99X Electric. The first race of the new season will be contested at the Mexico City E-Prix on 23 January 2024. For the eleven teams and 22 drivers tackling the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the tests in Valencia are an important benchmark to gauge where they stand before the new season gets underway. Six test sessions are planned at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team heads to Spain with the Porsche 99X Electric decked out in the same livery as last season and driven by its regular drivers Pascal Wehrlein (#94) and António Félix da Costa (#13). While the pair contest their second Formula E season together, reigning world champion Jake Dennis will be joined by a new teammate in the successful Porsche customer team Andretti Formula E: For Norman Nato (FRA), 2024 marks the first season at the wheel of the Porsche 99X Electric for the team owned by the American motorsport legend Michael Andretti. The FIA and Formula E have also included rookies in the programme at Valencia. The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team opens the door for Czech Gabriela Jílková to gain her first experience in the innovative electric racing series in the Porsche 99X Electric. To date, the racing driver from Prague has mainly contested GT4 championships. She celebrated her first victory in the LMP3 prototype class in Zandvoort earlier this year. Read More
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