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The CEO of Geely Auto Group explains the future of #FlyingCars. Read the @stratandbiz interview: https://t.co/O0hx7IPKNM

Chinese Lynck & Co gaat zijn auto’s vanaf eind volgend jaar bij Volvo in Gent bouwen, reden voor een Chinees-Vlaams feestje in de plant. #vrtnws https://t.co/o8EgmgTg79

An Conghui, CEO of Geely auto group, sent Chinese New Year greeting to the world: Let the World be Filled with Geely. #geely #lynkco #car #cars #auto #autos #automobile #automotive #chinesecar #anconghui https://t.co/LHGlmYqGA9

#pwc: Geely Auto Group, a US$16 billion automaker based in China, is gearing up to launch new premium brands outside its home country. Read the s+b interview with CEO An Conghui: https://t.co/3I2dOfBs1F

Geely Auto Group President and CEO Mr. An Cong Hui : “.. in terms of transportation, environmental protection, energy saving technology, and intelligent technology the 2022 Asian Games will be the best ever..” #geelyksa https://t.co/YZNznFfTX4

Jean-Marc Gales resigns as Lotus CEO, replaced by Geely Auto Group’s chief technical officer, Mr. Feng Qingfeng. https://t.co/oUZl5TTRaD

“We think cars in the future will be capable of vertical takeoff and landing, and will fly freely through cities and rural areas." - An Conghui, CEO, Geely Auto Group https://t.co/uEJpNqH4sl

Geely Auto CEO Mr An with Belgiums vice prime minister in Ghent today. https://t.co/0dmWFPsBSp

nuswingtrader.com * Group has financial support for acquisition -Geely Auto CEO http://bit.ly/6rW9jb

- An Conghui appointed Chairman of Geely Auto Group and CEO of Zeekr - Gan Jiayue appointed CEO of Geely Auto Group https://t.co/tRwrU8IxLI

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How do you think the Chrysler Renault merger would affect their individual stocks?

The merger between Renault and Chrysler were already finished twice, in 1989 (the year Renault left the North American market as the already ailing Pentastar marque’s Eagle subsidiary was already focusing on reengineering Mitsubishi cars) and in June this year (2019) due to the French government’s intentions (because Paris had made diplomatically-motivated tensions with Fiat’s home territory of Italy (due to right-wing supremacy) and even Chrysler’s home soil of the U.S. as well due to Trump). Aside from that, the merger between European (French) Renault and Japanese Nissan should blame [South] Korea (Japan’s former colony and current rival, hence: ,South Koreans shun Japanese products and tours as boycott gathers momentum | The Japan Times,) for meddling into ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn for undermining its hopes, so that Seoul could flourish its own Hyundai, Kia, and Ssangyong brands overseas (just like how they do to K-Pop and K-Dramas) to put a duct tape onto Tokyo’s deeply vengeful mouth. After the failed merger between Renault and Fiat and even ,French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Tokyo recently,, the aforementioned Franco-Japanese automobile merger should have the desire to promote its brands as sponsors (particulary in the NBA and NFL in the U.S. in order to replace Korean Hyundai and Kia as sponsors too) and even participate in numerous motorsport series (such as the ,World Rally Championship, (for Nissan only) and even ,the World Touring Car Cup, (for Renault only) as well) so that the RNA (Renault-Nissan Alliance) could make more money and put an end on the aggressing and rising typhoons of Chinese, Indian, Russian, and even [South] Korean marques… But also, RNA (Paris and Tokyo) should sell out Moscow-based Lada to China’s Geely marque and also, RNA should perform a virtual acquistion of Lancia (from Fiat) and Sweden’s luxury ,Volvo Cars, company (from the Chinese Geely marque) as well (so that it could benefit both: RNA, Paris, and even Tokyo per defence because JPN should need some peaceful trading and defence-motivated alliance with the rest of [mainland] Europe and the Nordics against Seoul, Beijing, Moscow, and even New Delhi). And also, RNA should have not merge with Fiat, but RNA should have encourage itself not to merge with the Italian mass-market car manufacturer and even urge the Turin-based company could put both Chrysler, Dodge, RAM Trucks, and Jeep into discontinuation (like how Ford did to Mercury), then perform a hypothetical merger with the Hyundai Motor Group instead (so that they can divest the said Seoul-based car company’s assets, technologies, and even activities into Fiat) and after that, they could also do a virtual acquisition of ,Škoda Auto, (from a scandal-bitten Volkswagen AG/VAG/VW), Mazda, and even the rest of Suzuki as well… So that a world without Korean Hyundai and Kia means a rejuvenated Fiat could ‘Make Mazda and Suzuki Great Again’, because two of them are solely Japanese, whereas Nissan is another Japanese under another European (French) control, because [continental] Europeans (plus Nordics) are deeply great when it comes to their mindsets as some of their countries do because they’re [deeply] small)… - ialociN Nicolai (part two coming soon, sorry for my mouthpieces and so do my grammar).

Why are popular car brands like Toyota, Mercedes, BMW, and Honda not manufactured and assembled in China? China is known for cheap manufacturing.

The term of the BMW-Brillance China joint venture will be extended to 2040 from 2028. ,Imports from the BMW South Carolina USA plant are downhill following the ongoing Trump trade war…with Beijing. China total production capacity increases to 650,000 units per year +++ 5,000 new jobs in the BBA China plants by the early 2020s . BMW Group intends to increase its stake in BBA to 75 percent +++ Krüger: “Success story goes hand in hand with BBA”. BMW Group’s goal to further strengthen its long-term cooperation with CBA, increase production capacity in Shenyang and continue to expand the localisation of additional models including new energy electric vehicles (NEVs). Therefore, an investment of more than three billion euros in new and existing plant structures in Shenyang over the coming years was announced in October 2018: In Tiexi, the site’s capacity will double. With its highly flexible production system, the new plant in Tiexi will be able to build vehicles with fully electric, partially electric and conventional drivetrains on a single production line. Further extensive remodelling and expansion measures will also be carried out at the neighbouring plant in Dadong. Its structure will be expanded to accommodate future BMW model variants and the expected increase in customer demand. As a result, from the early 2020s the total annual production capacity of BMW automobiles at the BBA China plants will gradually increase to 650,000 units, creating 5,000 new jobs. The move will likely spur BMW to shift more production to China, helping to protect profits amid a whipsawing trade war between Washington and Beijing that has raised by 25% the duty the cost of BMW importing cars manufactured at its U.S. plant in South Carolina. The luxury carmaker BMW said on Thursday it would increase its stake in its venture with Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd (,1114.HK,) to 75 percent from 50 percent, with the deal closing in 2022 when rules capping foreign ownership for all auto ventures are lifted.“Number one reason why we invest in China is because we are absolutely convinced the market has a further growth potential,” from an interview at the BMW Brillance Shenyang event. BMW Brillance X3 China BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. China Market Sector:, Manufacturing ,Location:, Shenyang (China) ,Total Investment:, Multiple Projects ,Scope:, Project Management, Construction Management ,Project Overview:, China Greenfield 8.6MM Sq/Ft Vehicle Assembly Plant including stamping BMW New plant construction 2019 Shenyang China. BMW Brilliance currently manufactures six BMW models in China : the BMW 5 Series (long wheelbase), BMW 3 Series (long wheelbase and standard wheelbase), BMW X1 (long wheelbase), BMW 2 Series Tourer, BMW 1 Series Sedan and All-New BMW X3. These vehicles are produced at Plant Dadong and Plant Tiexi, in Shenyang. In May 2017, BMW Brilliance opened New Plant Dadong, a brand new and highly innovative automotive production plant which is a forerunner for the application of Industry 4.0. An engine plant began operations in January 2016 and produces the BMW Group’s advanced 3 and 4 cylinder engines. Upon the opening of a high voltage battery center in 2017, BMW Brilliance will become the first premium JV to assemble high voltage batteries for electric cars in China Mercedes V Class 2019 Van manufactured in China China is Mercedes-Benz’s largest market, having sold in 2017 430,000 vehicles. In the Asian country, the Germans together with their local partners manufacture several car models, including the C-Class, E-Class, GLA, and GLC. Mercedes China BBAC is already the largest Mercedes-Benz car plant in the world. BBAC/ Beijing Benz Automotive Co,Ltd. Mrs Angela Merkel, with Daimer Benz Mercedes president DR Dieter Zetsche during signature with BAIC Benz China president. Mercedes China production. BMW Brillance China plant. China now produce the latest generation of the BMW TwinPower Turbo three and four-cylinder petrol engines and forms part of the BBA production network based in Shenyang in Northeastern China. BMW Brillance China plant. SHENYANG, China (Reuters) - Germany’s BMW will pay 3.6 billion euros ($4.2 billion) to take control of its main joint venture in China, BMW-Brillance the first such move by a global carmaker as Beijing starts to relax ownership rules for the world’s biggest auto market. BMW Brilliance China Description BMW Brilliance is an automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Shenyang, China and a joint venture between BMW and Brilliance Auto. Its principal activity is the production, distribution and sale of BMW passenger cars in mainland China. ,Wikipedia Founded,: May 2003 Headquarters,: ,Shenyang, China Number of employees,: ~3,900 Chinese have better work ethics overall, so I'm more than willing to bet that the quality will be better than the vehicles built in the US plants. (Mercedes M-class SUV being one of the least reliable USA vehicles ever produced in Vance Alabama) I think this is a big boost for China. The fact that Mercedes built a factory there shows their confidence in the Chinese labor. Sure American press will be all over this, and sure it will hurt its image, but more so in Europe because of anti-made-in-china sentiment is stronger there not to mention their snobby European attitude. Mercedes BAIC China plant Mercedes China plants, with the help of its business partner BAIC China will allow Mercedes-Benz to skip the 25-percent duty tariff that apply to imported vehicles being sold in China. Keeping costs low for the consumer does significantly bolster demand for all the Mercedes vehicles. Daimler is set to input about $1.13 billion into battery production around the world. The automaker already has a battery plant in Kamenz, Germany, China which is set to receive a second battery factory on the premises. Between these two locations, Daimler should be able to furnish the batteries required for its first batch of electric Mercedes-Benz vehicles. In Vance Alabama USA another Mercedes battery plant is in construction. Daimler China production facility awarded by 'Factory of the Year' Jury Beijing – Daimler’s largest global production facility, Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC), received a “Factory of the Year” award from the renowned German publication ‘Produktion’. BBAC was chosen for recognition in the “Excellent Large Series Assembly” category. As the primary local production base for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in China, BBAC plays a key role in Daimler’s overall global development strategy and production network. Mr. Hubertus Troska, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Greater China:,“BBAC is a key to the long-term and sustainable development of the Mercedes-Benz brand in China, and this award is yet more solid proof of our ‘Made in China, for China’ commitment. Our partnership has been a very strong one, and as a result our local portfolio makes up two-thirds of our total sales here in China. I am confident that with our continuous investment, BBAC will be an even stronger production location in the future.” Mr. Peter Schabert, President and CEO of BBAC:, “ Since its establishment, our team at BBAC accomplished and manufactured over one million vehicles through a craftsman’s dedication to quality, combining extensive experience transfer from Germany with the local expertise. We have worked hard to achieve this success, and the enthusiasm of our employees at BBAC is matched only by the enthusiasm of our customers to drive a Mercedes-Benz.” Mercedes world largest plant is ,Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC), a joint venture between Daimler and its Chinese partner BAIC Motor, has been producing Mercedes-Benz passenger cars since 2005 and engines since 2013. In 2016, over two-thirds of the Mercedes-Benz vehicles sold in China were made at BBAC. Thanks to the great success of the locally built E-Class, C-Class, GLA and GLC SUV, BBAC’s total local production output has passed the 1,000,000-unit mark in November 2016. In terms of surface area, BBAC is already the largest Mercedes-Benz car plant in the world, with the new generation GLA SUV to start production this year. The Mercedes-Benz 4- and 6-cylinder engines manufactured by BBAC are used in cars produced by BBAC, as well as in vans made by Fujian Benz Automotive Co., Ltd.(FBAC), a Truck factory another local Daimler joint venture. The BBAC production line is flexible by design. Last year, Daimler and BAIC signed a strategic framework agreement on the joint investment of four billion RMB (more than €500 million) in further expanding the Beijing-based Mercedes 4 - 6 cylinder engine plant. { Don't buy any cars in China, period. You want to lose jobs? Buy Chinese. This is the beginning of the end of the world as we know it…the Chinese and the Germans together again! it was heel the first time around and this will be hell again now! Greed is hard to beat. Mercedes needs more profits so it will produce anywhere it it is going to achieve them. Now it is China. Tomorrow somewhere else. If the customers want to be surrounded by unemployed people in their countries - buy Chinese, what else? Poor Chrysler 300 - it may be another victim. But do not point too much at DaimlerChrysler. Buicks are produced in China and who knows - maybe someday they will turn up in the US and you do not even know where they come from. As I said: Greed is hard to beat but it always leads into some kind of disaster. ( for example unemployment ) I am not against a world market, I am againt dumb strategies. Chinese produce their Wang Chi or whatever they may be called. If they are better, buy them, if they are not, Chinese still can drive them. It is about free markets and product identity which is related to countries and their workers. The Germans can produce expensive cars and if their quality is not superb they may go down the drain-but why produce in China? I would probably buy a Wong Chi-or whatever- if it is a good car but not a Mercedes made in China. Full stop.} Mercedes opens factory in China! Mercedes, and BMW have new complete factory lines assembly in China. The majority of the models are entirely made in China. BMW engines worldwide are mostly made in China. BMW / Brillance the Chinese company name is assembling over 450,000 cars in 2018. BMW has boosted production at its plants in Dadong/Shenyang, China with them now having an annual capacity of 450,000 units, putting the two equal with the firm’s ,Spartanburg, USA facility as its largest by volume. The Shenyang location, operated under the BMW ,Brilliance,Automotive banner that denotes BMW’s local joint venture, comprises both the Tiexi and Dadong automotive plants and was recently expanded in its northern section, hence the rise in production. The boost in overall production has also allowed the automaker to start building the ,new BMW 5-Series Long-Wheelbase Version, at the Dadong facility. Its Tiexi plant meanwhile handles local production of the X1 LWB, ,1-Series Sedan,, 2-Series Tourer, 3-Series LWB and 3-Series Sedan. Also located within the Shenyang compound is BMW’s largest only engine production facility outside of Europe. BMW- China is manufacturing the BMW Engines for all other assembly plants worldwide. Mercedes car, vans and trucks made in China Over the weekend in Febuary 2018 , the most expansive of all Chinese-based automakers, Geely, entered history books after it acquired nearly 10 percent of Mercedes-Daimler’s stock, through a personal investment made by the company's CEO, ,Li Shufu. Geely's target is set on benefiting from German technology in electric mobility. Mercedes-Daimler confirmed the news in a very short and concise statement but did not recognize Geely as a shareholder, but the company’s leader, President Mr Li Shufu. Even so, shares in Geely Automobile rose on Monday by 6.5 percent. Also on Monday Daimler made another announcement, this time regarding its long-lasting partnership with another German company, BAIC. The Germans, together with their Chinese partners on the local market, will invest 1.5 billion euro ($1.85 billion) in the expansion of their Beijing Benz Automotive (BBAC) joint venture. The investment is supposed to support the establishment of new production lines for Benz premium vehicles. The money will go to both modifying an existing BAIC production facility and building a new facility in Beijing. “Local production is a strong pillar of our sustainable development in China. By deepening our cooperation with our local partner BAIC, BBAC will continue playing a key role for Mercedes-Benz in China,” ,said Hubertus Troska, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Greater China. “This production capacity expansion for BBAC will allow us to meet the expected growing demand for premium passenger cars in China, including for electric vehicles.” ,China's Beijing Automotive Group Company this week signed an agreement with Beijing Shunyi district authorities for the construction of new facilities for the production of Mercedes-Benz new energy vehicles from 2019. Beijing Automotive Group Company has a joint venture with Mercedes-Benz, called Beijing Benz Automotive Company, which will operate the new plant. A total of CNY11.9bn (US$1.88bn) will be spent on the new facilities and upgrades to existing facilities, which will be built at BAIC's existing production site in Shunyi district. The new investment will create the capacity to produce an initial 150,000 electric vehicles per year, worth CNY50bn, with production scheduled to start at the end of 2019. Capacity will be expanded to 300,000 vehicles at a later stage based on demand. The company said the production line would be 90% automated and the plant would feature a new advanced logistical systems including an intelligent, highly automated component distribution system. China is ,Mercedes-Benz,’s largest market, having sold over 1 million vehicles. In the Asian country, the Germans together with their local partners manufacture several car models, including the C-Class, E-Class, GLA, and GLC. The BBAC joint venture is Mercedes-Benz's largest passenger car production plant worldwide in terms of output. The first V-Class Van models "Made in China for China" have already rolled off the assembly line at the Fuzhou production plant and will be in showrooms from mid- April. The new Vito got into local production in Fuzhou in the course of 2019. The Truck-Van plant of Fujian Benz Automotive collaborates closely with the Spanish production site in Vitoria, Mercedes-Benz Vans’ global competence centre for mid-size vehicles. The plant in Vitoria, Spain with good capacity utilisation, supplies all other global markets with the V-Class. Mercedes-Benz Vans anticipates further growth in production for 2019. The experienced experts at the plant in Vitoria Spain are coordinating international production, from tooling strategy to logistics to quality management. In addition, numerous employees from China have undergone intensive training at the plant in Vitoria, while the experts from Spain were on hand to assist all their Chinese colleagues with the start-up of production on-site. 1-,BMW Brilliance：Company Introduction 2-,BMW Brilliance Automotive opens new engine plant with light metal foundry in China 3-,BMW Bumps Chinese Production To 450,000 Units | Carscoops 4-,Mercedes opens factory in China! 5-,Mercedes-Benz heads to China to build $740M EV battery factory - Roadshow 6-,Daimler China production facility awarded by 'Factory of the Year' Jury | marsMediaSite 7-,Mercedes-Benz to Expand Production in China 8-,Mercedes Benz Engine Plant ★ CN 9-,Mercedes-Benz V-Class Images, V-Class Interior, Exterior Pictures & Photos Gallery @ ZigWheels 10-,BAIC and Daimler to Build $1.9 Billion China Plant 11-,China | marsMediaSite 12-,New plant to make Mercedes EVs in China in 2019 13-,BMW Brilliance 14-,BMW Brilliance：Working in BMW Brilliance 15-,BMW to buy control of China venture in 'new era' for foreign carmakers 16-,15 years BMW Brilliance Automotive: BMW Group strengthens commitment to China 17-,15 years BMW Brilliance Automotive: BMW Group strengthens commitment to China 18-,Milestone in the expansion of BMW Brilliance Automotive: CBA General Meeting approves stake sale 19-,http://www.ipi-group.net/portfolio/bmw-brilliance-automotive-ltd/

What are the key features of Lotus Evija?

LOTUS EVIJA: THE WORLD’S FIRST PURE ELECTRIC BRITISH HYPERCAR (London, UK – 16 July 2019) – ,The world’s first fully electric British hypercar, the all-new Lotus Evija, has been revealed. With unparalleled performance and a target power output of 2,000 PS, it sets new standards in terms of advanced EV engineering. Quite simply, the Lotus Evija is the most powerful series production road car ever built. Like all Lotus cars throughout the brand’s storied 71-year history, the Evija has been precision-engineered to deliver an outstanding driving experience both on the road and track. It is the most dynamically accomplished model ever built by the company, setting new standards for Lotus driving performance. Above all else, it is ‘For The Drivers’. As a name, Evija (pronounced ‘E-vi-ya’) means ‘the first in existence’ or ‘the living one’. It is highly appropriate; Lotus has an unquestionable reputation for its pioneering approach in both automotive and motorsport. The Evija marks the start of an exciting new chapter in the history of an iconic and much-loved British sports car brand. It is the first hypercar from Lotus, and the company’s first model with an electrified powertrain. As the first completely new car to be launched under the stewardship of Geely – the world’s fastest growing automotive group – its significance cannot be overstated. Exclusivity and desirability go hand in hand in the world of hypercars, and the Evija is blessed with an abundance of both. Production is limited to not more than 130 examples, making it among the most exclusive cars ever launched. It’s a figure set in tribute to the car’s project code, Type 130. Lotus road and race cars throughout the brand’s seven decades of success have been assigned a Type number, and the Evija is no exception. Hethel, close to the historic city of Norwich in the east of England, UK, has been the home of Lotus since 1966. The company has confirmed production of the Evija will begin there during 2020. As well as tempting the world’s hypercar buyers, the car will act as a halo for the rest of the Lotus range – the renowned Elise, Exige and Evora. It will do the same for a range of eagerly anticipated new Lotus performance models to come. Speaking at the unveiling in London, Lotus Cars CEO Phil Popham said: “The Lotus Evija is a car like no other. It will re-establish our brand in the hearts and minds of sports car fans and on the global automotive stage. It will also pave the way for further visionary models.” He added: “This is another amazing moment in the history of our company. The Evija is a true Lotus in every sense – it has been developed with an unwavering passion to push boundaries, to explore new ways of thinking and to apply ground-breaking technologies.” A stunning piece of contemporary automotive design, the Evija features a dramatic Venturi tunnel through each rear quarter, giving it a truly breath-taking presence. Russell Carr, Design Director, Lotus Cars, said: “We studied how Le Mans race cars use air flow creatively to go over, under and around the vehicle, but also through it. This concept of ‘porosity’ is key to the Evija and has enabled us to create a timeless design with exceptional amounts of downforce.” The Evija signals the start of a contemporary new design language for Lotus, which will evolve and reappear on future high-performance cars. Illustrative of the innovative thinking and ingenuity which has always been part of the Lotus DNA, the Evija is a technical tour de force. It continues the legendary Lotus bloodline that’s rich in firsts and technical game-changers, both in the automotive and motorsport sectors. While it is a glimpse of the future from Lotus, it remains true to the company’s DNA and the guiding principles of founder Colin Chapman, who built the first Lotus in 1948. The Evija is the first Lotus road car to feature a one-piece carbon fibre monocoque chassis. The cabin, from the fully adjustable race-style seats to the multi-function steering wheel, is the very pinnacle of motorsport-inspired road car design and technology. At the heart of the Evija is an ultra-advanced all-electric powertrain. It has been developed by technical partner Williams Advanced Engineering, famed for success in motorsport, from Formula One to electrifying the first four seasons of Formula E. The battery pack is mid-mounted immediately behind the two seats and supplies energy directly to four powerful e-motors. This highly efficient system is the lightest, most energy dense, electric power package ever fitted to a road car. With a target weight of just 1,680 kg, it will be the lightest pure electric hypercar ever to go into series production. Engineered for precise and sustained performance, the Evija has five driving modes – Range, City, Tour, Sport and Track. It can race from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in under three seconds and accelerate to a top speed of more than 200 mph (0-320 km/h). Matt Windle, Executive Director, Sports Car Engineering, Lotus Cars, said: “Every element of the Evija has been meticulously analysed and validated. Precision engineering is nothing without human engagement, and that’s why technology with soul is the benchmark for this and every Lotus.” Order books are now open through ,www.lotuscars.com,. THE LOTUS EVIJA IN DETAIL At first known only by its Lotus Type number – Type 130 – the car has been christened the Lotus Evija (pronounced ‘E-vi-ya’). As a name it is derived from variations of Eve, and means ‘the first in existence’ or ‘the living one’. It is highly appropriate; Lotus has an unquestionable reputation for its pioneering approach in both automotive and motorsport. As the first all-electric British hypercar, the Evija continues that story of innovation. It also signals the start of an exciting new chapter for Lotus under the stewardship of Geely, the fastest growing automotive group in the world. Lotus Cars CEO Phil Popham said: “Evija is the perfect name for our new car because it is the first all-new car to come from Lotus as part of the wider Geely family. With Geely’s support we are set to create an incredible range of new cars which are true to the Lotus name and DNA.” A STUNNING EXTERIOR INSPIRED BY NATURE The most striking element of the Lotus Evija is its exterior. From every angle the full carbon fibre bodywork is stretched taut, appearing shrink-wrapped over the mechanical components. Crouching low to the ground, with a ride height of just 105 mm, the pronounced muscular haunches envelop the teardrop cabin that sinks between them. Taking inspiration from the aeronautics industry, the exterior is a perfectly proportioned blend of fluid forms and crisp lines. This is clearly illustrated by the gently curved but sharp leading edge of the bonnet, which is reminiscent of so many classic Lotus road and race cars. Cues for the Evija’s surface language was also taken from nature. Russell Carr, Design Director, Lotus Cars, commented: “During the initial design stage we spent many hours studying images of geological forms – rocks that had been carved by nature over the centuries. We believe we’ve captured these beautiful, intriguing and elemental lines within the Evija.” True to Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s core belief that every component should serve multiple purposes, the exterior design is also exceptionally efficient on every level. The most obvious example of this – and unquestionably the most dramatic element of the exterior – is the Venturi tunnel which pierces each rear quarter. Inspired by Le Mans race cars, they optimise air flow by directing it through the bodyshell. Aside from creating a breath-taking presence, this design concept – known as ‘porosity’ – aids the delivery of high-energy air flow to the rear of the car. This in turn counteracts the low pressure behind the car to reduce drag. Furthermore, the Venturi effect inside the tunnels pulls air through the rear wheel arch louvres, maintaining air quality in the diffuser. When viewed from the rear of the car, each tunnel is edged with a red LED to create a striking ribbon-style light signature. The result is a stunning visual effect that’s akin to the afterburners on a fighter jet, especially when seen at night. As an extra detail, an LED hidden within each tunnel illuminates its interior. The directional indicators are incorporated into the corners of the ribbon, while the reversing light is provided by the illuminated ‘T’ of the ‘LOTUS’ wordmark above the integrated charging flap. Another key feature of the Evija’s sophisticated aerodynamic system is the bi-plane front splitter. It’s another illustration of form and function working perfectly in tandem. Designed in three sections, the larger central area provides air to cool the battery pack – mid-mounted behind the two seats – while the air channelled through the two smaller outer sections cools the front e-axle. Lotus aficionados may notice a respectful nod to the iconic Type 72 Formula 1 car, with its square front central section and two side wings. ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS FOR EXCEPTIONAL DOWNFORCE The Evija is the first Lotus road car to ever feature a full carbon fibre chassis. Moulded as a single piece for exceptional strength, rigidity and safety, the full length of the underside is sculpted to optimise downforce. It includes an integrated air diffuser which extends from under the B-pillars to the rear. Active aerodynamics are deployed in the form of a rear spoiler, which elevates from its resting position flush to the upper bodywork, and an F1-style Drag Reduction System (DRS). Both are deployed automatically in Track mode, though can be deployed manually in other modes. The absence of traditional door mirrors plays a part in reducing drag. Cameras integrated into the front wings are electronically deployed on unlock, while another camera built into the roof provides a central view. Images are displayed on three interior screens. ADVANCED PURE EV POWERTRAIN MEANS RECORD-BREAKING POWER With target figures of 2,000 PS of power and 1,700 Nm of torque, the Lotus Evija is the world’s most powerful production road car. Key to that exceptional power output is the 2,000 kW lithium-ion battery, supplied with its management system by Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) as part of a joint venture with Lotus to collaborate on advanced propulsion technologies. WAE won a 2018 Queen’s Award for Enterprise for translating its EV expertise from the race track to road-going vehicles. The battery pack is mounted centrally behind the passenger compartment, and its cover is visible through the glass rear screen. This positioning delivers significant advantages in terms of styling, aerodynamics, packaging, weight distribution, occupant comfort and dynamic handling. It also supports fast and convenient servicing and maintenance. Furthermore, the set-up has been designed so that in the future alternative battery packs – for example, to optimise track performance – can be easily installed. Power is fed from the battery pack to four independently controlled high-power density e-motors. These feature integrated silicon carbide inverters and an epicyclic transmission on each axle of the four-wheel drive powertrain. The motors and inverters are supplied by Integral Powertrain Ltd. Four exceptionally compact, extremely light and highly efficient single-speed, helical gear ground planetary gearboxes transfer power to each driveshaft. Measuring a mere 100mm in depth, each gearbox comes packaged with the e-motor and inverter as a single cylindrical Electrical Drive Unit (EDU). With a target power of 500 PS per e-motor, this is the most efficient and elegant engineering solution to deploying so much power with precision. Torque-vectoring, enabled by the four e-motors, provides exceptional dynamic response and agility on the road. This fully automatic, self-adjusting system can instantly distribute power to any combination of two, three or four wheels within a fraction of a second. In Track mode the ability to add more power to individual wheels enables the radius of corners to be tightened, potentially reducing lap times. The Lotus Evija is equipped with ESP stability control to ensure safety in all road conditions, with further grip provided by the four-wheel drive system. A pure steering feel – a vital ingredient of every Lotus – is assured via an electro-hydraulic system. The car is built on a one-piece motorsport-inspired carbon fibre monocoque chassis. It is supplied by CPC, the Modena, Italy-based world-leader in composite technology. Constructed from multiple carbon plies, the manufacturing process is identical to that of an F1 chassis, and ensures the lightest, stiffest, safest and most technically advanced Lotus road car platform ever built. The total weight of the monocoque tub is a mere 129kg. This chassis, coupled with innovative engineering and clever packaging throughout every element of the Evija’s powertrain, has contributed to the class-leading target weight of 1,680kg in its lightest specification. PRECISION PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED As with every Lotus, the Evija is 'For The Drivers' and its searing pace is delivered in one seamless, sustained surge. The 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint is completed in under three seconds, while the top speed is in excess of 200 mph (340 km/h). These headline statistics only tell part of the car’s performance story. Matt Windle, Executive Director, Sports Car Engineering, Lotus Cars, explained: “The Lotus Evija has astonishing acceleration at higher speeds. It takes less than nine seconds to reach 300 km/h which is better than any other direct competitor.” Further performance figures include acceleration from 100-200 km/h in less than three seconds, and 200-300 km/h in less than four seconds. Power can also be delivered over a sustained period. The car’s advanced aerodynamics and four-radiator cooling package keep the battery at an optimum temperature. It means that the Evija is capable of being driven flat out with no derate for at least seven minutes in Track mode. Matt Windle continued: “With the Lotus Evija we have an extremely efficient electric powertrain package, capable of delivering power to the road in a manner never seen before. Our battery, e-motors and transmission each operate at up to 98% efficiency. This sets new standards for engineering excellence.” As part of the development and validation process, Lotus and Williams Advanced Engineering have conducted thousands of hours of virtual testing and digital analysis. This comprehensive programme will ensure the car’s meets its performance targets and exceeds customers’ expectation. As a pure EV the Evija will be ultra-quiet at low speeds. During this time regulations require that it emits a digitally created sound – transmitted via a front-mounted speaker – which will alert pedestrians to its presence. While the flowing lines create a very organic look, Russell Carr, Design Director, Lotus Cars, believes that it is important that the car visually conveys its technical achievements. “When you look through the rear glass, you can see the battery pack cover and the in-board suspension. This link between the human and the precision engineering is essential for a Lotus. We want people to have the sense that they are engaging with the power and performance of the car. We refer to it as technology with soul.” A REVOLUTION IN CHARGING Not only does the Lotus Evija feature the world’s most powerful automotive drivetrain, it also boasts the world’s fastest charging battery. Thanks to the partnership with Williams Advanced Engineering, the battery has the ability to accept an 800kW charge. Although charging units capable of delivering this are not yet commercially available, when they are it will be possible to fully replenish the battery in just nine minutes. Using existing charging technology – such as a 350kW unit, which is currently the most powerful available – the Evija’s charge time will be 12 mins to 80% and 18 mins to 100%. The car’s range is 250 miles (400 km) on the WLTP Combined Cycle, or 270 miles on the NEDC Combined Cycle. Lotus is in discussions with external suppliers on a charging solution for customers. The CCS2 charging socket is hidden behind a vented flap at the rear of the car. In the same location is a small plaque, reminding customers of the Britishness of the Evija. MOTORSPORT-INSPIRED INTERIOR IS A TECHNICAL TOUR DE FORCE The interior of the Lotus Evija is as dramatic as the exterior. Inspired by the technical precision of race car engineering, the dominant characteristic of the cabin is the ‘floating wing’ dashboard which can be glimpsed from outside through the windscreen. The design also echoes the porosity of the exterior. “The shape is inspired by the company’s prototype racing cars of the late Fifties and early Sixties,” explained Russell Carr, Design Director, Lotus Cars. “It has a beauty and an elegance to it, and represents a typically Lotus approach because it performs multiple functions. It houses the instrument panel and air ducts, and is also an integral structural support. It reinforces Colin Chapman’s cast-iron rule that no Lotus component goes along for a free ride.” Access to the cabin is through the two dihedral doors. Handle-free to preserve the sculpted exterior, they’re operated via the key fob. It’s the first time Lotus has used such doors, and while they make for a moment of dramatic theatre they also provide maximum space for getting in and out. An exceptional attention to detail – as people would expect from Lotus – is at the heart of the interior. For example, visible carbon fibre surfaces enhance the sense of light weight, while a thin metal band – engraved with the words ‘For The Drivers’ – runs centrally through the squab of both seats. Once in the car, a switch in the roof console closes the doors. The location aids the minimalist layout of the main control panel and prevents them being activated accidentally. Russell Carr, Design Director, Lotus Cars, explained it’s in tribute one of the most iconic Lotus cars, commenting: “Versions of the Lotus Esprit Turbo featured a huge roof console in the late Seventies and early Eighties. It’s not something you might expect on a contemporary hypercar but Lotus fans will love the connection.” Inside, the cabin strikes the perfect balance between the precise functionality of a track car and the comfort of a road car. The driving position is fully adjustable to accommodate the greatest range of occupants. The elegant carbon fibre shell seats are hand-trimmed with thick Alcantara-finished pads, and feature manual fore / aft adjustment plus electric back operation. The steering column is manually adjustable for both rake and reach. Three-point seatbelts are fitted as standard, with four-point harnesses an option. Built into the bodyshell, close to the occupants’ hip point, are two bespoke storage areas. The design of the steering wheel, similar to that found in an LMP or F1 car, further reinforces the Evija’s sporting intentions. The outer ring is finished in Alcantara as standard with leather available as an option. Buttons are grouped in an intuitive manner and govern functions including phone use, cruise control and DRS deployment. Mounted centrally at the base of the wheel’s hub is the mode controller. There are five modes – Range, City, Tour, Sport and Track – with various of the car’s performance features activated or deactivated depending on which is selected. Ahead of the steering wheel is a state-of-the-art digital display, providing the driver with key information such as mode, battery charge and remaining range. It is the car’s only screen, putting all necessary information in one place. The screen displays essential functions only, with information appearing as required when the appropriate button is pushed, then fading when no longer needed. Further controls are located on the floating ‘ski slope-style’ centre console, which features touch-sensitive haptic feedback buttons. Each is integrated in hexagonal recesses to help guide the driver’s fingers. As the light plays over the surface it creates an almost organic visual effect. The driver can also interact intuitively with the car’s technology via a control wheel. The honeycomb design of the buttons is replicated on indicator stalks and on the surface of the aluminium foot pedals. The Evija’s cabin has been deliberately designed so that the occupants feel they are at one with the vehicle. “At the core of the appeal of any Lotus is that the driver is in sync with the car at all times and almost feels as if they are wearing it,” said Russell Carr, Design Director, Lotus Cars. “Looking out from behind the wheel, it’s a wonderfully emotional moment to be able to see the bodywork outside, both in front and behind you. That’s something we hope to enhance in future Lotus models.” Climate control and a premium infotainment system are fitted as standard. Customers can seamlessly integrate their smartphones via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, accessing their own music and navigation. EXTREME TRACK PERFORMANCE AND ON-ROAD COMFORT Calibrated to provide the optimum blend of extreme track performance and on-road comfort, the Evija’s motorsport-derived suspension features three adaptive spool-valve dampers for each axle. Two are corner dampers with a third to control heave. These are mounted in-board to optimise the aerodynamic performance. They are manufactured by Multimatic, specialists in developing high-performance suspension technology for on-road, off-road and motorsport applications including Formula 1. Magnesium wheels provide optimum lightness and strength, and are sized 20 and 21 inches at the front and rear respectively. They are shod with Pirelli Trofeo R tyres, developed specifically to achieve ultimate performance. To deal with the Evija’s extreme performance, the car is equipped with a forged aluminium AP Racing braking system with carbon ceramic discs front and rear. TECHNOLOGY: WORLD-FIRST LASER LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY: CONNECTED TO THE CLOUD The Lotus Evija is the first production road car in the world to feature laser lights for both main and dipped beams. Produced by OSRAM Continental, the lighting modules are very compact and will provide an outstanding view of the road or track ahead. The strikingly thin vertical headlamps provide the perfect balance of crystal-like beauty and a highly technical design. Inside the lenses, unique ‘wing-like’ elements form the daytime running lights and directional indicators. The Evija is the first Lotus to provide drivers with a full suite of digital connected infotainment, which will benefit from over-the-air software updates. A powerful on-board modem enables communication to the cloud, and the driver can interact with that data through a Lotus smartphone app. The app will enable drivers to monitor their Evija from anywhere in the world, for example, to check the battery charge status and driving range. It will also support remote use of air-con, to heat or cool the cabin ahead of the next drive. The Evija’s infotainment system includes a chronograph to allow the driver to record their lap times. Connection to the cloud means they can view their performance while at the track and recall previous sessions through the app. THE ULTIMATE IN PERSONALISATION Lotus will offer Evija customers an unparalleled level of personalisation, enabling them to specify the car exactly as they wish. This will include the opportunity to select unique paint finishes, interior trims and detailing. Marquetry-style badging will provide further bespoke opportunities. Lotus has developed the ability to inlay metal elements directly into the carbon fibre bodyshell, so that the badge sits completely flush with the bodywork. Currently the Evija carries a partial Union Flag badge on the C-pillar, signifying its status as a British-built hypercar. However, this could be another flag, a family crest or personal logo. “This marquetry-style badging is similar to that associated with traditional cabinet-making, where you inlay different colours of wood,” explained Russell Carr, Design Director, Lotus Cars. “On the Evija it’s really is up to the customer to choose whatever materials and designs appeal to them.” Lotus is also developing a comprehensive programme of bespoke experiential activities for Evija owners. These will include VIP track days and other high-performance motorsport opportunities. PUTTING THE CUSTOMER FIRST The Lotus Evija has been designed and engineered at Lotus’ historic home in Hethel, UK, and production will begin in a new dedicated on-site manufacturing facility during 2020. A maximum of 130 examples will be built, guaranteeing exclusivity to match the stunning looks, ground-breaking technology and world-beating performance. They will be sold directly to customers by Lotus, with the global network of 220 retailers in support. Plans to service and maintain the car for each owner are currently in development. BUILT IN GREAT BRITAIN, GREAT FOR GREAT BRITAIN The UK is already recognised as a world-leader in high-performance automotive production. Lotus has been at the heart of that success for 71 years. The Evija will further cement the global status and reputation of this important UK industry sector, and its associated and diverse supply chain. However, as the first all-electric hypercar from a British car maker, the launch of the Evija sees Lotus deliver an opportunity for new and exciting expansion of the sector. Increasing consumer awareness and demand for the astonishing performance available through EV powertrains means new growth and new skills, and Lotus intends to be key player in that revolution. A TRUE LOTUS IN EVERY SENSE The Lotus Evija is faithful in concept and detail to the pioneering principles which company founder Colin Chapman used to build his first car in 1948. In common with every new Lotus, the Evija has been seen by members of the Chapman family. At a private viewing of the Evija, Hazel Chapman – Colin’s widow – commented: “It’s very beautiful and I can’t wait to see it on the road.” As with every Lotus, the Evija features the initials ACBC (Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman) in its badge. Chapman guided the company to astonishing levels of success on the road and track before his untimely death in 1982, aged just 54. Seven Formula One constructors’ championships and six Formula One drivers’ titles tell only a small part of the story. His pioneering approach to engineering led to an incredible range of world-first technical innovations. Type 14: the world’s first composite monocoque production road car (Elite, 1957) Type 25: the world’s first fully-stressed monocoque F1 car, and the first Lotus to win F1 world championship (1963) Type 72: the most successful F1 car of all time and the blueprint for F1 car design for many years (Championship winner in 1970, 1972 and 1973) Type 78: the world’s first ‘ground effect’ F1 car (1977) Type 88: the world’s first carbon fibre F1 car (1981) Type 92: the world’s first active suspension F1 car (1983) Type 111: the world’s first aluminium and bonded extrusion construction production car (Lotus Elise, 1995) Type 130: the Lotus Evija, the first fully electric British hypercar (2019) LOTUS EVIJA: FACT FILE

Why is Infiniti costlier than Nissan?

To date, the Daimler and Renault-Nissan tie-up (2011) has produced more than a dozen projects, Daimler, Renault-Nissan to Detail Latest JV The plan calls for Nissan to produce the new entry-level Mercedes CLA sedan, plus a derivative for its Infiniti luxury brand, at its Aguascalientes, Mexico, plant.The Nissan Navara one-ton pickup is the basis for the Renault Alaskan and Mercedes X class. They are built at Nissan's factory in Spain, Aguascaliente MX and will also be produced at Renault's plant in Argentina. Daimler- Mercedes architecture and the Base Platform MAF 2 platform was used as a base for the Infiniti Q30 and QX30 built at Nissan's factory in Sunderland, England. and Aguascaliente en Mexico. Production of the two cars will end next year when Infiniti ,ends sales, in western Europe. A jointly owned factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico, makes the Infiniti QX 30, QX50 - QX60 crossover on the Mercedes MFA-2 Base platform.. Nissan produces Mercedes 4 cylinder a top Renault engines for Daimler at its factory in Decherd, Tennessee for the Vance Mercedes Alabama USA Plant for the C series cars - GLC SUV. Nissan also uses the same engine on several models Nissan Incorporates eFlex Assembly Technology Suite In State-of-the-Art Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant Nissan opened their Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant, USA, embracing the eFlex Assembly Lean Leveraging Technology suite. This highly flexible suite provides the four-cylinder assembly line the ability to easily rebalance, reconfigure and report on current status and the impact of continuous improvement efforts, for both the planned Mercedes-Benz C series and Infinti engine production. Since 2016 the Infiniti QX30- QX 50-Qx60 models are built on a Mercedes MF platform. Mercedes provides the basic platform, plus the 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Mercedes provides the transmission, a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic; the all-wheel drive for the QX30 AWD model; and the vehicle’s suspension, including a rear multilink setup. Mercedes also supplies the model’s driver-assist safety technologies such as lane-keeping and intelligent cruise control. The first Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan got into production in Aguascalientes, Mexico, followed by Germany in 2019. Separately, a longer wheelbase (60 mm longer) ,A-Class L Sedan, will also go into production later this year in Beijing, exclusively only for China. The Mexican plant making the A-Class Sedan,at the COMPAS (Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes) plant is a joint-venture between Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Apart from Mercedes-Benz models, it also makes the all-new Infiniti QX50- QX60. The new plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico employs 5,700 people and began building Infiniti vehicles in 2017. Production has started on many Mercedes models in 2018. Mercedes had to face several difficulties while developing the ,concept,, we learned as the final production version is built in Aguascalientes, Mexico. It’s a new factory representing a 50:50 joint venture between Mercedes’ parent company Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance. The Mercedes A-Class Sedan is assembled there, which isn’t really all that surprising considering the two models share a lot of the hardware. Mercedes will also assemble the ,GLB, in Peking, China to cater to the China local market. Mercedes-Benz already sells a GLA compact crossover SUV but for the automaker's next generation of compacts we'll see both a redesigned GLA plus a new GLB. A preview for the latter has been revealed in the form of the Concept GLB, which debuted at Auto Shanghai 2019. The Concept GLB features a boxy design that conjures up an image of toughness, and at 182 inches in length the vehicle is also relatively large for a compact—Mercedes boasts there's enough room for seven. The GLB will be the same MFA2 front-wheel-drive platform found in the A-Class sedan and the base powertrain, as previewed in the concept, should be a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with 224 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. A more powerful ,GLB35 from Mercedes-AMG, is planned, and possibly a high-performance GLB45 as well. Plug-in hybrid and electric options are also likely in the pipeline, with the latter to also come with a unique body style and ,an EQB designation,. Naturally, an all-wheel-drive system will feature in the GLB. It will send most of the drive torque to the front wheels during normal driving for greater efficiency but this can vary. In the GLB concept, the all-wheel-drive system splits torque 80:20 front-to-rear in normal conditions but can switch to a 50:50 split when necessary, such as when off-roading. The companies were coy on specifics but ,previous reports, have indicated the plant would build entry-level luxury cars based on the latest Mercedes generation the MFA - MFA-2 platform. Now due to Carlos Ghosn's Japan arrest and downfall at Renault-Nissan and Dieter Zetsche's retirement as CEO of Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler looks likely to end what became known as the "Carlos-Dieter road show." The Renault-Nissan alliance is the third-largest single shareholder in Daimler, after Geely Holding Chairman Li Shufu and the Kuwait Sovereign Savings Fund. Incoming Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius, who succeeded Zetsche on May 22,2019 will not renew common projects with Renault and Nissan, Germany's, Manager Magazin, ,reported,. Kallenius wants to focus of Daimler's growing partnership with premium rival BMW, the magazine said. The partnership started in April 2010, with Daimler taking a 3.1 percent share in both Renault and Nissan, and Renault and Nissan each holding a 1.55 percent share in Daimler. The scope of the original collaboration in 2010 was limited to three projects primarily in Europe but it grew to 12 projects including a joint factory in Mexico, Nissan is now supplying Mercedes X-class pickup also used by Renault. However, no new projects have been announced in several years, and Zetsche's retirement and Ghosn's absence leave the partnership without strong advocates. Infiniti designed the QX30’s exterior and much of the interior. To maintain its own brand touch and feel, Infiniti also custom-tunes the suspension, the throttle and the transmission from a Mercedes GLA. The result, according to Mark Snyder, Nissan’s deputy chief engineer in Japan, is a unique vehicle with the QX30’s ride falling “more on the sporty side, and not so much on the luxury side.” The two automakers share a vehicle platform in two locations, the new plant in Aguascalientes Mexico and where Nissan has produced vehicles since 1986 at Sunderland, UK now Nissan with the largest auto plants in Europe, A loose partnership exist between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler Mercedes AG. So far, those products include Mercedes engines, electric powertrains, small cars for the Infiniti premium vehicles. Infiniti’s QX30 is built on the Mercedes-Benz GLA architecture and uses engines made by Mercedes. But the vehicle is assembled on a Nissan-engineered production line at Nissan’s plant in Sunderland, England, where the company invested $330 million to put the QX30 into production. In 2010, Renault-Nissan and Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler ,agreed to a share-trading partnership, that lead to a new assembly plant in Aguascaliente Mexico for both Mercedes and Infiniti luxury car. The Mexico plant is a 50/50 joint venture between Daimler and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, and Mercedes-Benz utilize since 2018 the facility to build its latest-generation of Mercedes compact cars. Mercedes X Pick Up. Nissan NP 300 Base platform is Mercedes X Pick Up made in Barcelona & Argentina . The most recent product to come from the Nissan-Daimler partnership is the ,2019 QX50 crossover,. The vehicles rides on a new architecture developed jointly by the Japanese and German automakers. The 2019 Infiniti QX50’s arrival is a watershed moment for Infiniti, as it also marks the introduction of several key technologies that will define the brand’s vehicles for the next several years. The list includes a new Mercedes MAF- MAF2 platform, Mercedes engine, transmission and electronic driving aids. Mahle’s German operations supply Mercedes and Infiniti with a long list of components for the crossover, including pistons, radiators and valves. Mahle has different strengths with each of the two automakers, so cooperation between Nissan and Daimler could translate into an opportunity to pitch more business to both. It helps in a sharing arrangement if an automaker is open to working with new suppliers. Mercedes A-Class sedan and the next-generation CLA. The vehicles will be developed in "close collaboration" but both companies say they will be "clearly differ from each other in terms of product design and specifications." According to Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, “Joint development of compact premium vehicles and joint production in Aguascalientes together represent one of the largest projects between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler. It also shows how our collaboration, which began in Europe, has become global in scope.” His sentiments were echoed by Mercedes Chairman Dieter Zetsche who stated “In Aguascalientes, we will take our successful partnership to the next level by combining the skills of our two companies Daimler and Nissan in one production plant. Just over four years after the cooperation was founded, the decision for the new plant in Mexico is a major milestone.” Daimler & Infiniti has developed a new MAF-MAF2 platform, that is used and spawn four models Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG is the source for the latest generation compact vehicles for both Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti. Nissan Incorporates eFlex Assembly Technology Suite In State-of-the-Art Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant “Infiniti’s goal is to capture 10 percent as a first step, as a first milestone, of the global premium vehicle market. To do so we need to expand our range of models, including the growing compact premium segment to appeal to customers in all of our core markets. By partnering with Daimler on development and production costs, Infiniti will move faster and will achieve greater economies of scale,” said Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO, Renault-Nissan Alliance. 1-,2019 Infiniti QX50 preview 2-,Infiniti, Mercedes share a car — and suppliers 3-,daimler renault-nissan partnership News and Reviews | Motor1.com 4-,Mercedes GLB To Be Built In Mexico; On Sale Before Year's End 5-,https://www.carlist.my/news/mercedes-benz-class-sedan-be-made-mexico-year-germany-2019/52725/ 6-,GLB concept previews a more rugged Mercedes compact SUV 7-,Daimler's tie-up with Renault-Nissan may be running out of road 8-,https://reports.nissan-global.com/EN/?p=15583 9-,Mercedes-Benz e Infiniti tendrán una nueva planta en México 10-,Mercedes-Benz aclara que no cancelará la Clase X 11-,Daimler, Renault-Nissan to Detail Latest JV 12-,Nissan Incorporates eFlex Assembly Technology Suite In State-of-the-Art Infiniti Decherd Powertrain Plant

What companies have chosen morality over profitability?

Yes, some do, and went for loss because of it. A Strategic Mistake That Haunts JC Penney JC Penney was punished for its pricing honesty by our ignorance. Saab Automobile bankruptcy - Wikipedia Saab Auto was punished because of making safer cars by our stupidity. Listening to what their last owner’s deeds were infuriating. GM car’s standard were never on par for Saab’s engineer taste, so they keep modifying it to meet their own Saab quality standard. As this practice is very expensive, GM pull the plug in 2010 and let Saab drown. All that GM’s management wanted was to milk Saab’s badge and reputation to be put into their inferior cars. The same also goes to Volvo. http://www.autonews.com/article/20090129/ANE02/901299980/volvo-reports-$1.46bn-loss They were finally purchased by Chinese automaker Geely for 72% less in 2010 from what Ford paid for it back in 1999. Today, Volvo, under the Chinese management has flourished, releasing newer better cars and aiming for ambitious goals of 0 accident related deaths from Volvo cars by 2020. How could they pursue such costly plan under this pseudo-communist Asian tutellage and money? Well it turns out that Asian capitalism works better for end consumers. While the western capitalism focus more on investors, capitalists, and shareholders. When business started experiencing a dip in profits, those fat cats will flex their muscle and voice their displeasure, doing everything they can to replace the current plan. They all aim for short term gains, and want profits for now. I know, because I am working at the pillar institutions of capitalism. Those people who never have the competency to run, let’s say a doughnut store, paper mill, soybean farm, car company, started trashing around in hopes to squeeze more profits. For Geely, they know better not to interfere too much on the smart folks business in Sweden. In Asia, the fat cats and shareholders are not yet as impatient as the one in the western countries. They still think for their grandchildren here. If they cannot enjoy the money today, their grand grand grand children might, someday. That is how usually an Asian capitalist invests. The capitalists in US are still looking for a trophy wife in their 80s. Sure, many Asians do that too, but they may be less inclined to, as we have no culture of kicking our children out or asking for rent when they reach 17 years of age. When Tata Motors bought Jaguar and Land Rover, they let the competent folks run it without much of their interference. Jaguar then shelled more updated cars, starting from their flagship XJs, XFs, then the XEs. Finally they went to produce the F-type before going with the F-pace, the first Jaguar crossover. They really let the boffins loose on this one. That is what they done. If GM or Cerberus capital were the one who bought them, well for GM, we will see Jaguar or Land Rover (one of them not surviving) to be eventually sold to Tata before ruining their reputation further. For Cerberus capital, we will see the end of Jaguar as a business and marque, just like Remington. Others like Chrysler and Home Depot were lucky to survive this predatory capitalists. A business motive is always primarily driven by profits, at least in the west. This is why many people in USA vehemently brags about their business being “private owned”. This means no shareholders interference to their values. No Wall Street guys meddling with their public opinion-stirring analysis. After all, who knows better about making and selling cookies than the guy who came up with the recipe? A Septuagenarian capitalist pig? A Wall Street fratboy yuppie looking for the next big shot? Some career CEOs are lucky enough to have a very fitting personal values that can also turn their business to profits. Jack Welch of General Electric is the example. But many are just too indifferent about what the business is doing as long as it is keep churning out money. Remember this guy? J. Michael Pearson - Wikipedia And this company? Valeant Pharmaceuticals - Wikipedia The Wall Street and the media were raving about their profit soar in the early 2010s as if they were doing “something right”. So much, that this Wall street hedge fund manager bought it. Bill Ackman - Wikipedia The public were so imbecile and immature, that the only major case they could care about is the insignificant case of the “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli. 'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli sentenced to 7 years in prison — says, 'This is my fault' It shows how alarmingly inadequate the whole public’s intellectual capacity at sensing the real danger. Pearson and Valeant’s 2010–2016 venture almost ruined the whole achievements of pharmaceutical science business of the last few decades by aggresively buying smaller innovative firms and stripping them of essential but less profit-making drugs, leaving some tens of thousands patients in short supply of life-saving drugs. The Pharma Bro only jacked up a few drugs. Valeant and many other giant copycats, following their damaging business tactics, urged by Wall Street’s insatiatable thirst for profit, made Pharma Bro’s case laughable. If you don’t like to read, you can just search for this in Netflix: "Dirty Money" Drug Short (TV Episode 2018) It is always best to question and continually scrutinise business ethics, regardless they are Eastern or Western. My sample cases of Asian capitalists are those shown to be working. There are many other bad cases too.

Do you think China will dominate the AI industry by 2030?

To simply affirm that China will dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030 is not convincing enough. But, I am confident of this because I have facts and figures. Let’s start with a series of AI achievements announced at the “Baidu Create 2019” AI Developers Conference in Beijing on July 3. 1. Baidu had reached a strategic deal with Geely Auto Group, a leading automobile manufacture based in Hangzhou and the GKUI19 vehicle interactive system will be equipped on Geely PRO cars; 2. “Digital person Xiao Pu,” the first virtual staff in China’s banks co-developed by Baidu Smart Cloud and SPD Bank (Shanghai Pudong Development Bank), is showcased at the conference. It is presented in a 3D image, with vivid tones, expressions and actions. It can achieve real-time visual and audio interactions and assists to handle business procedures. 3. Baidu Brain, one of the powerful and competitive technology platform on AI in the world, has been updated to the 5.0 version. It contains the breakthrough in core algorium technology and announced the terminal-to-terminal AI computing fabric framework for the first time. It has achieved the integrated innovation in AI computing, computing framework and user scenario. 4. Baidu’s developer conference in 2018 announced the self-developed common cloud AI chip “,kunlun,.” This year, it released “,honghu,,” a new type of chip specialized for far-field speech interactions. Robin Li Yanhong, founder and CEO of the tech giant Baidu, addressed the conference. He said, “Something unexpected may happen on the road to artificial intelligence. However, our determination will not change. The change of a tiny link on AI will bring better experience for humans, from medial treatment, financial services to smart transport.” In recent years, China has made huge strides in AI development. Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent are three giants in developing and deploying AI. Each has a main area of expertise: Baidu in search and information indexing, Alibaba in e-commerce and Tencent in social networking. Meanwhile, they have also funded a broad range of AI companies, ranging from smart cities to finance and education. They invest in 53 percent of the nation’s 190 major AI companies. At the end of June, ,Huxiu.com,, a China media outlet, published a very complicated and professional graphic about the three companies’ involvement across China’s industry. The article “Three charts show how China’s AI industry is propped up by three companies” posted on the the website ,http://www.technologyreview.com, reports that “They are competing head-on across dozens of industries” and gives a chart. Chart: MIT Technology Review Source: ,Karson Elmgren via Huxiu.com It concludes: “The scale of their involvement shows just how integral the three companies are to China’s bid to be a global leader in AI ,by 2030,. Their expertise and funding set the direction and pace of the technology’s development, but their weaknesses also help determine how likely China is to realize its ambitions.” The Chinese government has attached great importance to AI development. According to “China’s AI Development Report 2018” released by Tsinghua University, the market value of China’s AI industry reached 23.7 billion yuan in 2017. By the end of 2017, China had 18,232 AI technology research talents, accounting for 8.9 percent of the world’s total and was second only to the United States, which accounted for 13.9 percent. According to the China’s great tech leap forward by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) in December 2018, the value of China’s core AI industries could exceed 1 trillion yuan by 2030, with that of AI-enabled industries more than 10 trillion yuan. The report said China’s abundance of data may fuel acceleration of the industry. According to a report by the Chinese Institute of New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Strategies, in 2018, China ranked first in the world for financing in the AI industry, with 577 out of the 745 AI enterprises having raised 383 billion yuan. As of February 28, 2019, China had 94 AI universities and 75 non-university scientific research institutions engaged in AI basic research, technology development and talent cultivation. China has the biggest database in the world. Big data is widely applied in many fields in China, including finance, medical treatment, telecoms and transportation. With all of the facts above, I believe China will lead the AI industry by 2030.

Will Chinese automakers (collectively) reach 30% market share in North America?

Right now 0% but it will be growing. Michael Dunne is CEO of ZoZo Go, a Hong Kong-based advisory firm providing market assessment, executive briefings and negotiation guidance to Chinese and North American auto firms. He is the former president of General Motors Indonesia, past managing director for China at J.D. Power, and author of American Wheels, Chinese Roads. Every few days I get a call from an automotive executive looking for a straight answer: "When are the Chinese coming?" In recent days, the questions have become more pointed: "Are the Chinese even coming at all? Won't the Trump tariffs stop them all dead in their tracks?" But the narrative of Chinese auto firms arriving in the U.S. market is an unusual one, different from how Japanese and Korean companies entered North America. In the 1980s and 1990s, the likes of Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Hyundai first exported from home, then built transplants in the U.S. Over time, the automakers were followed by their families of suppliers. Then came r&d centers. With the Chinese, entry into the U.S. is happening in reverse order. You already can find scores of Chinese suppliers employing tens of thousands of people at manufacturing locations all along the I-75 corridor. And Silicon Valley is dotted with Chinese tech firms developing world-class expertise in electric and autonomous vehicles. So where are the automakers? It is true that we see no Chinese cars on American roads, unless you count Volvo. But several Chinese OEMs quietly operate r&d centers in Michigan and San Jose and Los Angeles. The American and Chinese executives working at the design centers are preparing Chinese products for American consumers. There are other signs that the Chinese are serious. Chinese leaders created a strategic blueprint for the future called Made in China 2025. The goal: dominate key technologies — electric vehicles, autonomous tech, 5G, robotics and artificial intelligence. By 2025, China plans to produce 5 million electric cars a year — half the world's expected total. To lead in tomorrow's technologies, China needed access to breeding grounds for new tech, places such as Silicon Valley, Michigan and Southern Germany. Chinese officials are clearly encouraging their companies to go global. When the Made in China 2025 policy was unveiled in 2015, I felt that we were at the beginning of an important new chapter. A giant wave of Chinese companies would soon be pouring into the U.S., Europe and other markets. So my family of five moved from our home in Asia since 1990 to California, and I formed ZoZo Go to enjoy the ride. I did not have to wait long. By early 2016, my team of researchers had identified 51 Chinese automakers, suppliers and auto-tech firms with operations in America. Today, that number has more than doubled to 105. Michael Dunne Who are they? Think of Chinese automotive companies operating in America in three categories: suppliers, tech companies and automakers. Suppliers: Home away from home Lining the I-75 manufacturing corridor from Michigan to Georgia are scores of Chinese parts suppliers. They make a range of components including glass, suspension systems, bearings, airbags, tires, sealing parts, anti-vibration components, batteries for electric vehicles, instrument panels, stampings, magnesium die-cast components and power steering systems. They include leading Chinese supplier names that North American auto executives will want to get familiar with: Wanxiang, Joyson, Fuyao, Yanfeng and Beijing West Industries (BWI). How did these companies become ensconced in America's manufacturing heartland? Many started out by simply delivering parts to GM, Ford and FCA assembly operations in China in the early 2000s. Now they are present on U.S. soil and supplying the Detroit Three directly. The towns and counties of the Midwest and South are becoming their home away from home. Chinese firms also have acquired several U.S. suppliers as part of their global expansion strategy. Some examples: Nexteer, Key Safety Systems, Henniges, Meridian Magnesium and A123 Systems. Tech companies: California base camps Drive Highway 101 from San Jose to San Francisco, the backbone of Silicon Valley, and you will discover an intense concentration of American auto technology genius: Tesla, Nvidia, Waymo, Intel-Mobileye, Zoox and Cruise. Much less apparent is the widening net of Chinese electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle companies operating in California. In the EV space, Chinese-owned SF Motors, BYD, Faraday, Byton and NYSE-listed Nio employ thousands of high-paid Silicon Valley engineers to help them build world-class vehicles. In the autonomous vehicle arena, you will discover r&d base camps run by several Chinese firms. Of the 59 companies that have permits to test autonomous cars in California, 14 are Chinese-owned. Leaders in autonomous vehicle research include the Chinese companies Baidu (referred to as "the Google of China"), ,Pony.ai,, ,http://Roadstar.ai, and TuSimple. Didi (called "the Uber of China") operates a self-driving lab in Sunnyvale. For these companies, the new name of the game is to "r&d in California and commercialize in China." Once the business is established in their home market, Chinese tech leaders will promote their products and services globally. Automakers: Prepping entry It is true that we do not see Chinese-brand cars on U.S. roads — at least not yet. But several major Chinese automakers are actively laying the groundwork for market entry. Shanghai Auto, Beijing Auto, Geely, Changan, Guangzhou Auto, BYD and Great Wall all have established centers for design and commercial development, mostly in California and Michigan. Look for the first Chinese cars on American streets in late 2020. Why not earlier? Trade friction. The Trump administration's tariffs on Chinese imports have altered the equation, eliminating the companies' export-from-China option. Instead, we can expect Chinese manufacturers to do precisely what Japanese and Korean automakers did to facilitate sales: build assembly factories in North America. Will the Chinese stay home for a while longer as a result of the trade tensions? Not likely. China's car market has peaked. The days of head-turning growth and profits there are over. China is home to 40 million units of capacity, some 10 million of which is currently idle. They have no choice but to push out. U.S.-China disputes over trade, currency manipulation, intellectual property and more will no doubt slow the pace of Chinese automotive investment in America. They already have. But with so many Chinese companies already woven into the fabric of U.S. industry, there is no reversing the trend. The Chinese have arrived — and more will come.

Will the merger of Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler result in an automobile company that manufactures high quality products or just more of the same?

I don’t know what your question means. Suffice to say that all major auto manufacturers are scaling up by merging, acquiring other companies and parts makers. It is impossible for a non-exotic car maker to survive on the world stage without expanding. 100 million vehicles were sold in the world last year. PSA (Peugeot/Fiat-Chrysler) was among the most profitable car manufacturers in the world. GM sold more cars in China than in the USA. VW is building 2 plants in China for EVs spending 50 Billion dollars to do so. China has its own EV brand which the government “encourages” citizens to purchase. Tesla is counting on the Chinese market to survive while it goes into direct competition with the Chinese government, VW, GM and others in China including GEELY. Geely is a Chinese company that owns multiple brands (5) including Volvo. Sales were 2.2 million vehicles last year. Volvo’s fleet will be 50% EV and 50% hybrid by the beginning of 2021. China has the power with the stroke of a pen to favor its own manufacturers and punish the companies already there or intending to move there. Tesla got there late and rests its survival on selling cars in China. Had they been first on the ground, had an efficient operation and the help of the Chinese government it would have been the leader out of the gate. Not so now. It faces competition from the Chinese,VW, GM etc. Peugeot’s CEO has been very successful in prior efforts to remake brands and cut costs. The merger puts PSA in the company of VW, Toyota, GM, Ford and Honda as the big players with lots of cash. The Ford Evs will have free charging for two years. Look for similar competitive offers made by the big boys to induce sales of their EVs which are made more efficiently at lower prices than Tesla and are cheaper to maintain.. Geely’s sales in 2018 were more than five times that of Tesla. In China it will receive a home court advantage. In America most consumers don’t even know that Volvo is a Chinese brand (or care). The 2020 Corolla hybrid gets 50–70 mpg according to car magazine road tests. The vehicle cost 10 -15k LESS than the average Tesla 3, is cheaper and easier to service, repair and insure and requires NO charging. Which car is more “cutting edge”? It has an effective range of about 500+ miles costs “all in” about 24k. Serviceable anywhere in the world.

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