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U.K. Startup Taps Former McLaren F1 Designer to Refine Electric Supercar
3/11/2019Dendrobium Automotive Ltd. has hired legendary designer Peter Stevens to refine the company’s D-1 supercar concept, which was unveiled at the 2017 Geneva auto show.
BMW Reminder: We’re the Biggest U.S. Auto Exporter
3/11/2019BMW AG exported more than $8.4 billion worth of SUVs from the U.S. in 2018, making it the country’s largest vehicle exporter by value for the fifth consecutive year.
Rick Brandt Named Publisher of Additive Manufacturing Media
3/11/2019Gardner Business Media announced today that Rick Brandt, previously the company’s regional vice president for the west coast, has been promoted to publisher of the Additive Manufacturing brand , where he will direct the sales and business development efforts for the multi-channel media outlet. “Manufacturers are adopting 3D printing technology more and more, and the Additive Manufacturing brand is growing with that demand,” said Brandt. “I am excited about the future and the opportunity to connect our audience with the technologies and trends that will help them succeed.” Joining Gardner Business Media in 2006, Brandt is based in the greater Los Angeles area and has represented the metalworking, composites, additive, & plastics processing markets for Gardner. He holds a BA degree in marketing from the College of Business at California State University San Bernardino. “Rick possesses a deep knowledge of the media business and the advanced materials and manufacturing marketplace”, commented Rick Kline, Jr., President of Gardner Business Media. “His ability to work with our diverse customer base, help them build and increase their brand awareness and achieve their marketing goals and objectives, makes him the perfect leader for Additive Manufacturing and our team.” In his new role, Brandt will lead the editorial, marketing and sales teams of Additive Manufacturing and its media channels. About Additive Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing is devoted to industrial applications of 3D printing technology.
Karma Teases Pininfarina-Designed Concept
3/11/2019California-based Karma Automotive will take the wraps off a new concept vehicle, which was designed by Italy’s Pininfarina SpA, at next month’s Shanghai auto show.
German Insurer to Cover Battery Performance
3/11/2019German insurance giant Munich Re Group is launching a service that will cover battery performance, eventually including those in electric vehicles.
Tesla Won’t Close Most Stores After All
3/11/2019Tesla Inc. has reversed its plan to shut down most of its retail stores in the U.S. and switch to online-only sales.
Car Wholesales in China Plunge 17%
3/11/2019Factory deliveries of new passenger vehicles to dealers in China dropped 17% to 1.22 million units in February.
Polestar 3 Crossover Due in 2021
3/11/2019Volvo Car Corp.’s Polestar electric vehicle unit plans to launch its third model, a sporty SUV/crossover, in late 2021.
Tesla in Talks with CATL to Supply EV Batteries in China?
3/11/2019Tesla Inc. reportedly is negotiating a deal with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. to supply its assembly plant in China with batteries for the electric vehicles made there.
Lear Invests in Israeli Advanced Mobility Fund
3/11/2019Lear Corp. has made an unspecified investment in Maniv Mobility, an Israel-based venture capital fund that specializes in advanced mobility technology.