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🚀 Exciting News at Bentley! 🚀 Bentley Motors has announced Frank-Steffen Dr. Walliser, an esteemed Porsche AG engineer, as their new CEO starting July 1. Walliser brings over two decades of expertise from Porsche, succeeding Adrian Hallmark. Walliser's engineering prowess will drive Bentley's electrification journey, beginning with plug-in hybrids and leading to their first full-electric car in 2027. #Bentley #Leadership #LuxuryCars #Innovation

🔋🔄 Redwood Materials is partnering with Ultium Cells LLC Cells, the joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, to recycle 10,000 tons of battery scrap annually. This adds to the 40,000+ tons Redwood already recycles each year. 🌱♻️ 📍 Ultium's Ohio and Tennessee plants, producing 80 GWh annually, will contribute significantly to Redwood’s mission to supply components for 1 million EVs by 2028. 🚗⚡ This collaboration not only supports environmental sustainability but also strengthens the supply chain for critical EV materials. 🛠️🔋 🙌 #Sustainability #EV #Recycling #GreenTech #Innovation #AutomotiveTech #Electricvehicles

🚗 Kia Expands Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Powertrains 🌍 Kia is advancing its commitment to sustainability by significantly expanding its hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Here’s a look at their strategy: 🔋 Broader Hybrid Lineup: Kia plans to integrate hybrid powertrains into most of its models, targeting global hybrid sales of 800,000 by 2028. 🌐 Combined Sales Goal: By 2030, Kia aims to achieve 882,000 combined global sales for hybrids and plug-in hybrids. 🛠 Market-Driven Strategy: As infrastructure gaps and costs slow EV adoption, Kia America COO Steve Center emphasizes the practicality of PHEVs and hybrids for cost-conscious consumers. 🔧 Advanced Hybrids: Kia is developing more powerful hybrids with better fuel economy and lower emissions. New engines will enhance power and torque for various vehicle sizes. 🏭 Optimized Production: Kia is upgrading 13 global factories for mixed assembly of electric and gasoline vehicles. The West Point, GA factory is set for this hybrid future. 🚙 New Models: From the Niro to the upcoming EV3, Kia is offering versatile, electrified options. The Carnival minivan hybrid launches this summer. Kia remains committed to providing sustainable and practical solutions for today’s drivers, steering towards a greener future. 🌱🚀 #Kia #HybridRevolution #SustainableMobility #ElectricFuture

🚀 Exciting News from Japan's Auto Market! 🚀 In a surprising twist, Honda has become Japan's top import brand, surpassing Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen. This marks the first time in nearly 30 years that Honda has achieved this feat. In April, Honda sold 3,472 imported vehicles in Japan, a massive increase from just 27 vehicles the previous year. This surge is driven by the entry-level Honda WR-V, a sub-compact crossover made in India, and priced around $16,000. Despite Japan's preference for electrified vehicles, the non-hybrid WR-V is appealing to budget-conscious consumers in an economy emerging from deflationary stagnation. Honda's success highlights the challenges foreign automakers face in Japan, a market dominated by seven major domestic manufacturers and characterized by patriotic consumer preferences. While Japan's auto market is relatively open, non-tariff barriers and currency manipulation pose challenges for international brands, which held just 5.2% of the market in 2023. #Honda #Automotive #Japan #MarketLeadership #Innovation

🚗 Breaking News from Ford! 🌟 Ford Motor Company is revamping its supplier program to enhance communication and drive better quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery. Elizabeth Door, the company's Chief Supply Chain Officer, recently announced the end of their long-standing Aligned Business Framework, introducing a fresh approach called Engage. This initiative opens doors to collaboration with new parts makers while emphasizing performance metrics like quality, cost, and delivery. 🛠️ In a recent interview, Door highlighted the importance of strong supplier relationships, emphasizing quality interactions focused on execution and collaboration. Ford aims to overcome recent challenges, including confusion about its electric vehicle plans and high recall rates. With a focus on transformation, the company plans to increase engagement through frequent meetings, site visits, and technology demonstrations. 🤝 🌟 #Automotive #Ford #SupplierProgram #Innovation #Collaboration #SupplyChainManagement 🚀

💵 Honda Doubles EV Investment To $64B! 👀 Honda is doubling its investment in electric vehicles to $64 billion by the end of the decade to slash the cost of producing its next-generation EVs, bring battery production in-house and speed up its release of a new range of seven EVs by 2030. 🚀 CEO Toshihiro Mibe revealed the lineup of upcoming EV models, saying that the portfolio will kick off with three nameplates in 2026, starting in North America and be tilted toward crossovers. 😉 Honda teased the 0 Series in January at CES in Las Vegas. But Mibe detailed the model makeup Thursday in his annual business strategy update. 🔥 Mibe's presentation on Thursday focused on Honda's business case for achieving EV profitability. The boss said he is not bothered by the recent market slowdown in EV uptake. ❓ What are your thoughts on this money move from Honda? Let us know in the comments! #Honda #AutomotiveNews #VehicleTechnology #NextGenEV's

💡 Ford Motor Company Hires Ex Lucid Motors CFO, Sherry House. 🚀 On Friday Ford said it is promoting CFO John Lawler to vice chair and has hired Lucid Motors former finance chief to replace him. ⚡ Sherry House is starting next month as vice president of finance. She will oversee financial planning and analysis, as well as the finance organizations for the company's three automotive businesses, before taking over as CFO in early 2025. 📈 Meanwhile, Lawler will gradually transition out of the CFO role - and into his new role, effective next month, will focus on strategic development, global partnerships and engagement with global leaders, Ford said. #Ford #AutomotiveNews #WomanInAutomotive #VehicleTechnology

🔋🚗 Exciting News from Toyota Motor Corporation! 🚗🔋 Toyota North America's $13.9 billion battery complex in Liberty, North Carolina, is set to revolutionize the automotive industry. Scheduled to start production next year and fully operational by 2028, this state-of-the-art facility will employ 5,100 people and produce 30 GWh of batteries annually, powering Toyota and Lexus hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles. With the first EV batteries expected in 2025, this investment underscores Toyota's commitment to innovation and sustainability, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the use of 100% renewable energy at the facility. Beyond production, Toyota is actively engaging with local communities, offering job opportunities and training programs to ensure a skilled workforce for the future. This commitment to sustainability and community development positions Toyota's battery complex as a beacon of progress, driving towards a greener, cleaner automotive future. #ElectricVehicles #Automotiveindustry #EV #vehicletechnology.🌱🚗

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The surge of new battery-electric vehicles is reshaping the landscape for future models. Pete Holdmann from ZF Group's Chassis Solutions division highlights a key trend: the rise of rear-wheel steering, driven by the shift to e-mobility. EVs like the Mercedes-Benz AG EQE are adopting this system to enhance agility and maneuverability. ZF is responding to the soaring demand by expanding production lines in Mexico and China. Why the shift? With longer wheelbases to accommodate larger battery systems, EVs risk losing agility. Rear-wheel steering solves this by enhancing maneuverability, especially in tight spaces. ZF's Active Kinematics Control technology facilitates this, already integrated into over 1.64 million units since 2013. As Holdmann projects, the market for rear-wheel steering systems is set to double, reaching €300 million in two years. This innovation isn't new, but its adoption is gaining momentum, with models like the Mercedes S-Class and Ford F-150 embracing it. Suppliers like Continental and Magna International are also vying in this space. #ElectricVehicles #AutomotiveInnovation #RearWheelSteering