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  1. Porsche buys itself out of deal to construct electrical flagship at VW van plant BERLIN — Porsche can pay compensation to Volkswagen Group’s gentle business vans enterprise after the sports-car model backed out of a manufacturing settlement. VW’s van division was scheduled to construct Porsche’s new battery-powered flagship at its manufacturing unit in Hanover, Germany, alongside sister fashions for Audi and Bentley. The three luxurious electrical vehicles are a part of Audi’s Artemis Venture that’s creating new applied sciences for electrical, extremely automated cars. Porsche executives imagine the model, whose buyer base is principally performance-focused consumers, doesn’t want the Artemis superior autonomous driving features. The model lobbied VW Group for its model to be inbuilt a Porsche plant. Now Porsche can pay about 100 million euros ($113 million) to VW Business Automobiles to purchase itself out of the mission, sources instructed Automotive Information Europe sister publication Automobilwoche. As a substitute, Porsche will construct its electrical flagship, recognized internally because the K1, at its plant in Leipzig, Germany, beginning in 2026, one yr later than deliberate in Hanover. The Porsche mannequin is not going to be primarily based on Audi’s Artemis, however will use the Premium Platform Electrical structure collectively developed by Audi and Porsche. The platform has been additional deveoped by Porsche to underpin the upcoming full-electric model of the Macan SUV and an electrical Panamera, due in 2024 or 2025. Hanover had been as a result of construct 25,000 items of the Porsche mannequin a yr, which VW Business Automobiles had inncluded in its monetary planning to make sure job safety on the plant by means of 2029. The manufacturing unit’s works council chairwoman, Bertina Murkovic, spoke of “disappointment” at Porsche’s rejection of the Hanover website in a press assertion final month. Porsche’s compensation fee will permit VW Business Automobiles in Hanover to interchange the misplaced manufacturing with different fashions. The manufacturing unit will construct the ID Buzz minivan, an electrical iteration of its iconic hippie-era microbus that will likely be unveiled on March 9. It’s going to additionally produce a camper model of the minivan, to be known as the ID California, and a plug-in-hybrid variant of the T7 Multivan. A T7 California can also be being deliberate. As well as, the Hanover plant will likely be used as an overflow manufacturing website to provide automobile our bodies to Audi’s manufacturing unit in Brussels from 2026 onward if capability on the Belgian plant is inadequate. Fonte: Automotive News
  2. Ford hires Audi executive to lead Europe passenger cars business Martin Sander was previously the premium brand's head of sales for Europe Ford of Europe has hired long-time Audi sales executive Martin Sander to oversee its passenger cars division. Sander, 54, will take over from Roelant de Waard, who retired at the end of last year, Ford said in a statement on Monday. Sander, who was previously Audi's head of sales for Europe, will start his new role on June 1. He will report to Stuart Rowley, Ford of Europe president. Sander will be based in Cologne, Germany, where Ford will build its first full-electric vehicle, which is based on Volkswagen Group's MEB platform, starting in 2023. Sander, who has a degree in mechanical engineering, joined Audi in 1995 as a project sales manager in Germany. His roles at the German premium brand included director of sales for northern Europe, Audi Canada CEO, head of Audi UK and head sales in the Americas, including the U.S. Sander's assignments combine two senior leadership positions. Fonte: Automotive News
  3. Non mi sono mai interessato molto alla Formula E, in effetti mi ha dato l'impressione di un campionato in "declino", si tratta però di una impressione da osservatore esterno, se qualcuno ne sa di più benvenuta. Ok mi sono letto al volo la cartella stampa e poi sono andato a spulciarmi il regolamento della Formula E. Non ho capito se Maserati vi debutterà sia con una vettura sia come produttore del propulsore. Visto che per regolamento le vetture sono tutte "uguali" con la scocca sviluppata da Dallara, e propulsore fornito da alcune aziende specifiche.
  4. Spererei nella prima ipotesi e quindi la presentazione del powertrain Folgore quindi con foto e schede tecniche perché se presentano un altro modello con una nuova camuffatura, Maserati passa per essere un brand produttore di camuffature e wrapping. 😅
  5. Che poi, se effettivamente presentano la MC20 Folgore, a livello di gestione cronologica del marketing si fa del bel casino; poche settimane fa hanno anticipato la MC20 Spyder camuffata adesso magari anticipato la MC20 Folgore pure lei camuffata per poi tra qualche settimana tornare a parlare della Spyder per poi tornare su Folgore e non dimentichiamoci della Grecale e della Granturismo anche loro che sono ancora a zonzo camuffate e prossime (forse) alla presentazione.
  6. Ma che casino ca**o, sulla pagina IG International di Fiat pubblicizzano la gamma RED e compare la 500X pre-facelift, in effetti neanche un mese fa 500X RED aveva già debuttato però visto che adesso l'hanno fatta ri-debuttare con il facelift almeno che mettano nei nuovi post invece di quella "vecchia". Mamma mia che disorganizzazione che casino.
  7. Villa Cordevigo a Cavaion Veronese. Pure io dal video di presentazione della gamma RED avevo riconosciuto il paesaggio che mi è familiare del Lago di Garda.
  8. Poverine 500 e 500L si sono dimenticati di loro non compaiono nella famiglia RED anche se effettivamente ci sono a listino e poi non si sono nemmeno meritate i nuovi loghi della famiglia 500, proprio delle Cenerentola della famiglia. 😅
  9. Brose and Volkswagen launch joint venture Brose Sitech for seat systems Joint venture has started operations since January 1, 2022 Brose and Volkswagen each hold 50 percent Brose Sitech operates independently and is to establish itself as a global supplier of seat systems and interior solutions Brose Sitech has been operating on the global market as an independent supplier of seat systems since January 1, 2022. The cooperation partners Brose and Volkswagen each hold a 50 percent stake in the joint venture. The headquarters is Polkowice in Poland. Around 5,000 employees work at a total of eight sites in Poland, Germany, China and the Czech Republic. Brose Sitech expects to double business volume to 2.8 billion euros by 2030. The number of employees is expected to rise to around 7,000. Thomas Schmall, Group Board Member for Engineering Volkswagen and member of the Supervisory Board of Brose Sitech, sees great potential in the joint venture: "We had an intensive period of planning and preparation. I am delighted that Brose Sitech is now launching on the market as an independent full-range supplier of seat systems. The merger continues to be supported by Volkswagen and at the same time opens up many new perspectives. Brose Sitech is becoming a strong, sustainable company." The joint venture between the cooperation partners Brose and Volkswagen is perfectly positioned to meet the challenges of the changing automotive industry. The megatrends E-mobility and autonomous driving are changing the requirements for vehicle interiors. The vehicle is becoming a mobile living space, and the importance of interior and seats as a differentiating feature is increasing. "Brose Sitech has the expertise and know-how to meet current and future demands for interior comfort, safety and flexibility. With innovative solutions for changing market requirements, the joint venture has everything it needs to convince customers and succeed in a highly competitive market,"explains Ulrich Schrickel, CEO of the Brose Group and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Brose Sitech. Brose will take over industrial leadership in the joint venture and completely consolidate its operations. Thomas Spangler, previously Executive Vice President Operations of the Brose Group, chairs the Brose Sitech executive board. The top management team also includes Tomasz Lewandowski, Chief Financial Officer, and Stefanie Wangemann, Chief Human Resources Officer. "The joint venture marks the beginning of a promising new chapter in the seat market," says Spangler. "The competencies of Brose and Sitech complement each other perfectly. We have the best opportunities to leverage our synergies in product development and manufacturing, jointly open up new markets worldwide and win additional customers." Brose Sitech intends to further expand its business with the Volkswagen Group and also supply other automakers with seat systems. In addition to existing development and production sites in Eastern Europe, Germany and China, plans are underway to expand activities in Europe, America and Asia. In the long term, the joint venture's portfolio is to be expanded to include innovative solutions for the entire vehicle interior. "Thanks to the strong partnership between Volkswagen and Brose, we can make important investments for the future and pave the way for growth in the coming years," explains Lewandowski. Wangemann acknowledges the great commitment of the employees in Poland, Germany and China, who made it possible to launch the joint venture on schedule at the beginning of the year despite the current difficult market environment. "I would like to thank our employees for their efforts. With the dedication and will to succeed demonstrated by the team in recent months, Brose Sitech will be able to hold its own in the face of global competition. This also means that we will be able to offer attractive and future-proof jobs in the long term." As a leading supplier of seat systems, Brose contributes many years of expertise in manual and power seat structures and their adjuster components to the joint venture. In addition, the automotive supplier combines its mechatronic products into intelligent systems using software and sensor technology. Sitech has extensive expertise in the development, assembly and logistics of complete seat systems as well as metal structures. Fonte: Volkswagen
  10. Allelujah, è da una vita che si parla della Junior, ricordo ancora quando si diceva che doveva essere su una base condivisa con Panda 4x4. @__P che tu sappia questa Junior sarà sui 4,00m quindi segmento B?
  11. Dalla pagina IG di Volkswagen. 271415653_223135050007276_166219973807401502_n.mp4
  12. MG sta crescendo in fretta mi pare. Hanno proprio premuto sull'acceleratore per far crescere il brand. Da queste prime foto sembrerebbe avere dimensioni simili ad una Cupra Born.
  13. Disponibile il configuratore online sul sito di Ford Italia. https://www.ford.it/guida-allacquisto/scegli-la-tua-ford/bp/ice#/model?catalogId=WAEIX-CGE-2022-FocusMCAITA202250
  14. Esatto. Ho letto i vari articoli relativi a questa manovra commerciale di Stellantis per i propri veicoli commerciali leggeri e mi sa solo di tanta fuffa, visto che i clienti principali di questi veicoli sono le MPI e le partite IVA e le versioni Utility (che sono quelle comprate da queste categorie) restano disponibili anche con motori diesel. Cercano quindi di aumentare gli utili di questa categoria di veicoli vendendo al cliente "normale" le versioni più care EV su cui possono anche speculare.
  15. Concordo con quanto dici, la 500X è ancora un ottimo prodotto sia per posizionamento a livello commerciale sia a livello di design e direi anche a livello tecnico considerando l'arrivo dei motori hybrid ed anche la dotazione di ADAS non è malaccio, certo gli interni meriterebbero un bel aggiornamento per quello che riguarda la parte infotainment e magari un po' il design, sui materiali direi che sta nella media delle rivali. P.S. Di 500X una cosa che non sopporto è il posizionamento dell'attacco delle cinture posteriori che una volta agganciate ti ritrovi con la cintura ad altezza collo.
  16. Agricoltura al CES: John Deere presenta il trattore completamente autonomo. E non è solo un prototipo Il noto produttore di macchinari agricoli presenta il culmine di un lavoro iniziato vent'anni fa, completato grazie ad acquisizioni mirate e sviluppo sul campo. Ecco il primo trattore autonomo Potrebbe sembrare strano che un produttore di macchine agricole partecipi ad una fiera di tecnologia come il CES di Las Vegas, ma quando si tratta di John Deere si parla probabilmente dei migliori prodotti del settore. Ed un'azienda con questa reputazione non poteva certo farsi scappare la possibilità di trasformare i suoi trattori in macchine molto più tecnologiche. Nel tempo l'azienda aveva lasciato diversi indizi sui suoi studi, come nel 2017 quando aveva acquisito Blue River e si suoi algoritmi di intelligenza artificiale, o come quando nell'ultimo anno si era rivolta a Intel per risolvere un annoso problema di saldature, ed aveva in seguito acquisito il controllo di maggioranza di Kreisel Electric. Quindi per l'edizione 2022 scopriamo il culmine di questo lavoro, con il primo trattore John Deere completamente autonomo, risultato di un lavoro durato vent'anni, e che non è solo un prototipo, ma è già nei campi a lavorare ed è anche in vendita. Basato sul John Deere 8R, il trattore autonomo ha un sistema di guida GPS e sei coppie di telecamere stereo che consentono il rilevamento degli ostacoli a 360 gradi e il calcolo della distanza. Tutte le immagini derivanti dalle telecamere vengono immesse in una rete neurale che classifica ogni pixel in circa 100 millisecondi, e decide se il trattore debba proseguire o arrestarsi, in base al rilevamento di un ostacolo. La stessa rete neurale è anche in grado di riconoscere le diverse piante, e distinguere dunque tra colture o erbacce, eliminando queste ultime. Mentre in altre parti del mondo c'è un lieve ritorno al mondo dei campi coltivati, negli Stati Uniti l'agricoltore ha una media di 55 anni, e si affaccia al settore quindi una crisi di personale, ma con domanda di prodotti crescente. L'8R autonomo quindi aiuta a fare di più, con meno personale, anche se il prezzo è chiaramente proporzionato a una novità del genere: ci vogliono 500.000 dollari. Fonte: hwupgrade.it Mi ha ricordato le macchine agricole presenti nel film Interstellar.
  17. GM at CES 2022: Experience The Ultium Effect DETROIT – In a virtual keynote today at CES 2022, General Motors Chair and CEO Mary Barra outlined the waves of change that are coming as society moves toward the mass adoption of electric vehicles. GM, a company transitioning from automaker to platform innovator, provided a view of EV technology's inflection point at CES one year ago. “Technology driven by purpose will change the world,” said Deborah Wahl, GM global chief marketing officer. “GM is redefining how people and goods are moved. Our commitment to a vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion has positioned us to lead. As we implement our growth strategy, we have an opportunity and, frankly, an obligation to create a better future for generations to come. That’s the Ultium Effect.” GM’s “Ultium Effect” message guides the company’s virtual CES experience accessible at www.GMExhibitZero.com. The site showcases waves of change that began with GM’s introduction of the Ultium EV Platform in early 2020. Ultium, which was recently recognized among Fast Company’s “Next Big Things in Tech 2021” underpins vehicles including the GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 Pickup and the BrightDrop EV600, which were delivered to initial customers late last year, as well as the Cadillac LYRIQ when deliveries begin later this year. Headlining GM’s CES 2022 is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. This reimagined full-size pickup was developed from the ground up and leverages the power of GM’s Ultium Platform. At launch, the Silverado EV will be available in two configurations, an RST First Edition and a fleet-oriented WT model – both offer a revolutionary mix of performance, capability, technology and style. The Silverado EV will offer an expected GM-estimated 400-mile range on a full charge1 along with 10.2kW of offboard power, available four-wheel steering, fixed-glass roof, Multi-Flex Midgate with a load floor of up to 10 feet, 10 inches when combined with the Multi-Flex Tailgate, a large, 17-inch-diagonal LCD freeform infotainment screen, and the latest vehicle technologies that can evolve over time. Learn more about the 2024 Silverado EV at media.chevrolet.com. Additional news and topics showcased at CES include: GM’s plan to reach leadership in EV market share in the U.S. that, beyond the Chevrolet Silverado EV, will include a Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV with an estimated MSRP starting around $30,000* in the U.S. as well as a larger Chevrolet Blazer EV SUV. Both Equinox EV and Blazer EV will be available in 2023. These three products will place Chevrolet EVs in the industry’s two largest segments and one of the fastest growing segments in the U.S. Photos and initial details of the Equinox EV are available here. GM is working to build an EV movement beyond its retail business through the BrightDrop ecosystem, the Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck, and even component sales for commercial and recreational vehicles. Customers planning to place fleet orders include FedEx and Walmart (BrightDrop EV600) as well as Enterprise and Quanta (Chevrolet Silverado EV). Supported by the Chevrolet brand’s rapidly expanding EV portfolio, GM intends to lead in electric vehicles. With GM's EV portfolio today and just on the horizon – including BrightDrop electric vans, Chevrolet Silverado EV, Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Bolt EV and EUV, along with GMC Sierra EV, GMC HUMMER EVs and Cadillac LYRIQ and CELESTIQ – GM believes that no other automaker today matches the depth and range of GM’s growing all-electric portfolio. GM and Cruise are pursuing a comprehensive path to autonomous mobility with the aim to deliver the first personal autonomous vehicle from General Motors as soon as mid-decade. GM and Cruise’s continued work together will create economies of scale that lower costs and increase quality of Cruise’s rideshare and delivery networks while bringing the positive impacts of autonomous vehicles to a larger audience. Super Cruise remains on track to be available on 22 models across GM brands by 2023, while Ultra Cruise, which will enable door-to-door hands free driving, enters production in 2023, with the Ultium-based Cadillac CELESTIQ ultra-luxury sedan being among the first models to be equipped with the technology. GM will be the first company to use Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Ride™ Platform for advanced driver assistance technology, defined by software developed in-house by GM. Co-developed by GM and Qualcomm for Ultra Cruise, the new compute architecture will have the processing capability of several hundred personal computers, but is only about the size of two laptops placed on top of one another. The expansion of Cadillac’s Halo Concept Portfolio with the InnerSpace and OpenSpace autonomous vehicles. These two new concepts build on the PersonalSpace vertical takeoff and landing vehicle and the SocialSpace personal autonomous vehicle introduced at CES last year, and together the four illustrate a potential future for multimodal luxury travel when GM’s Ultium EV and Ultifi software platforms are fused with autonomous driving technology. New examples of possible customer experiences enabled by Ultifi, GM’s end-to-end vehicle software platform that enables frequent and seamless delivery of software-defined features, services and ownership experiences. Theoretical vehicle modes include “Max Power Mode,” which recalibrates electric vehicles for quicker acceleration; “Choose Your Own Adventure Mode,” which creates a scavenger hunt to discover shops, restaurants or landmarks; and “Planetarium Mode,” which uses a vehicle’s GPS to project nearby constellations onto vehicle screens. “We are witnessing what’s possible when innovators and problem solvers embrace the opportunity to change the world, knowing they have the tools and technology to do precisely that,” stated Wahl. “With that capability comes the responsibility to use it. GM’s Ultium Platform means we no longer need to imagine a zero-emissions future; we can start building it.”
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