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Scout Motors Electric Pickup And SUV Will Be Developed With Magna Steyr

Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh confirms Magna Steyr as engineering accomplice, and Reuters experiences Volkswagen is reducing 20 % of its administrative workers prices.

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Scout Motors Working With Magna Steyr To Develop New Body-On-Frame Platform

At the tip of November, Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung wrote about Magna Steyr’s potential involvement within the growth of a brand new platform for Scout Motors. The newly based EV model has now confirmed the Graz-based firm helps with the engineering of an structure that may underpin an SUV and a pickup truck. Scout Motors CEO instructed Automotive News the 2 corporations are engaged on a “100 percent capable, American, robust, full platform.”

Scott Keogh refuted rumors about modifying the MEB structure for off-road duties, saying the 2 fashions will make the most of a “completely unique platform – ground up being engineered and developed.” The {hardware} won’t be unique to Scout Motors because the CEO did not exclude the potential for a VW-badged mannequin utilizing the identical underpinnings.

The design of the SUV is almost completed, with Keogh telling Automotive News it is “85, 90, 95 percent of the way there.” He went on to say the outside design and the proportions of the mannequin have been locked in. The massive SUV is being developed primarily with the United States in thoughts and would be the first to go on sale. The fullsize truck, additionally US-focused, will observe 6-7 months later, in accordance with the CEO.

Production is earmarked for late 2026 at a new $2-billion assembly plant in Blythewood, South Carolina. Magna Steyr is not going to be concerned within the meeting of the 2 EVs. We will not have to attend till then to see the SUV as a result of the official premiere will occur within the third quarter of 2024. Meanwhile, check mules will hit the road within the following months.

Volkswagen To Reduce Staff Administrative Costs By 20 Percent

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Reuters received maintain of a VW inside memo notifying workers of an upcoming cost-cutting determination. As a part of a wider array of measures meant to cut back expenditures by €10 billion ($10.7B) by 2026, the German automaker desires to cut back administrative workers prices by a fifth. VW model CEO Thomas Schaefer is quoted saying:

“What is crystal clear is that we will need to operate with fewer people in many areas at Volkswagen in the future. This doesn’t mean more work for fewer people, but rather shedding old habits and saying no to duplicating efforts and inefficiencies.”

In the identical memo, VW knowledgeable its workers it will not construct a brand new analysis and growth facility in Wolfsburg anymore, due to this fact saving €800 million ($862M). Other targets embrace shortening manufacturing occasions and reducing a product’s life cycle from 50 months to solely 36. As beforehand reported, Schaefer has admitted that VW is “no longer competitive” and that partial and early retirements are deliberate to additional drive down prices.

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Europe Wins 44th Ryder Cup in Rome

+++ Europeans defeat the USA 16.5:11.5 +++ Fleetwood clinches victory +++ Worldwide Partner BMW provides all-electric shuttle fleet +++


Rome/Munich. The European Ryder Cup team achieved another home victory at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy. This win extends their unbeaten streak on European soil since 1997. Captain Luke Donald’s team took a lead of 10.5:5.5 after the first two days, but the singles on Sunday proved to be a nail-biting affair. Tommy Fleetwood secured the win for the Europeans with a 3&1 victory against Rickie Fowler. Despite their strong performance in the singles, the defending champions from the USA were unable to stage a comeback and achieve the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history.

“The 44th Ryder Cup in Rome once again brought an electrifying energy, fantastic golf, and enthusiastic fans. These factors make this competition truly unique,” said Ilka Horstmeier, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Human Resources and Real Estate. “Congratulations to Team Europe on their great victory, and also to the USA team. All 24 players set aside their individual interests and came together as a team to work towards a common goal, showcasing their diverse qualities. This is one of the reasons why BMW is a Worldwide Partner of the Ryder Cup, in addition to our shared passion for golf.”

The Europeans got off to an impressive start in the 44th Ryder Cup by winning all the foursomes on Friday morning. This marked the first time in Ryder Cup history that a European team achieved such a strong start. From that point onwards, the home team maintained their lead, although the defending champions did create some tense moments on the final day.

The standout player in Rome was world number two Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland. He participated in all five matches and secured four points. The victory in Italy also added to captain Luke Donald’s impressive Ryder Cup record. He was part of the winning team in all four of his appearances as a player and in two outings as a vice-captain.

As a Worldwide Partner, BMW provided support to the iconic competition by offering all-electric mobility for the golf and organizing teams, ensuring zero-emission transport. BMW also achieved a world first by broadcasting every shot live in the new BMW 7 Series and other models.

The BMW Group provided its customers with an exclusive Ryder Cup experience, hosting prominent guests including vice captains José Maria Olazábal, Francesco Molinari, and Thomas Bjørn, as well as the winning Ryder Cup captain from 2010, Colin Montgomerie, and former world-class footballer Gareth Bale.

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All roads lead to Rome driving a BMW: Ryder Cup live broadcast in the BMW i7 and other models.

+++ World premiere at the 44th Ryder Cup +++ Worldwide Partner BMW enables exclusive live in-car broadcasts* +++ Premium experience on the BMW Theatre Screen in the new BMW 7 Series ++ Offering extended to the USA, Canada and Mexico and available in a total of 67 markets ** +++

Munich. The sporting world’s attention will be on Italy next week as the 44th Ryder Cup takes place (25th September to 1st October, Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Rome). The tournament features a unique clash between the best golfers from Europe (host) and the defending champions, the USA. Passengers in BMW cars* can experience the action of the Ryder Cup, no matter where they are. As a Worldwide Partner, BMW will stream every stroke and the associated emotions of this legendary golf competition directly to their cars. This is a historic first for the Ryder Cup.

Customers of the new BMW 7 Series in particular will feel like they are at the heart of the action on the fairways and greens. The Ryder Cup in-car app allows passengers in the second row to watch the tournament on the BMW Theatre Screen. This 31-inch panoramic display, with 8K resolution and a 32:9 format, extends down from the roof lining, turning the rear of the new BMW 7 Series into an exclusive private cinema on wheels. With the onboard 5G-enabled antenna system, BMW customers benefit from the best streaming speeds.

“The Ryder Cup is associated with unique emotions and great prestige – there is no other golfing event like it,” says Stefan Ponikva, Vice President BMW Brand Communication and Brand Experience. “The same is true of BMW vehicles, particularly the BMW 7 Series. The exclusive opportunity to combine sheer driving pleasure with the emotions of the Ryder Cup combines all this with the BMW Group’s aspiration to rethink the digital experience both inside and outside the car and to create innovative worlds of experience.”

The free live broadcasts and a wide range of on-demand content can also be viewed on the front-row BMW Curved Display when the vehicle is stationary. However, for safety reasons, premium sport content cannot be played while driving. Rear-seat passengers can still stream the Ryder Cup on the BMW Theatre Screen while the vehicle is in motion.

The Ryder Cup, which was established in 1927, is a biennial competition where 12 top professional golfers from the United States and Europe compete in a head-to-head match play format. It has become one of the world’s greatest sporting events, captivating millions around the globe. BMW has been involved in the Ryder Cup since 2006 and, for the second time, is assuming the role of Worldwide Partner.

As part of their involvement, BMW is providing a fleet of fully-electric vehicles for the golf and event teams, contributing to the smooth operation of the Ryder Cup. This fleet consists of 180 vehicles, including numerous BMW i7 models, allowing players seated in the rear to get in the mood for their matches or relive the highlights.

* Abu Dhabi, Albania, Austria, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine, USA.

** BMW 7 Series (G70), BMW iX produced after 03/23, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7 (produced after 04/23, BMW XM (after 08/23).

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Ryder Cup “Inside the ropes” with the BMW 7 Series: All matches can be watched live on the BMW Theatre Screen.

+++ 100 days until the first tee shot at the 44th Ryder Cup in Rome +++ Worldwide Partner BMW facilitates exclusive live broadcasts in the car for their customers +++ World premiere on the BMW Theatre Screen and the BMW Curved Display in the BMW 7 Series ++ Offering available in many other BMW models +++

Munich. It is exactly 100 days until the first tee shot at the Ryder Cup in Rome (ITA) on Friday 29th September, in the prestigious team competition between the best golfers of hosts Europe and those of the United States. Customers of Worldwide Partner BMW who own a BMW 7 Series will now have the opportunity to follow every stroke and decision live. The Ryder Cup in-car app enables passengers in the second row to enjoy this sporting highlight on the BMW Theatre Screen. The live broadcasts and other on-demand content can also be accessed on the BMW Curved Display in the front row when the car is stationary. The free offer will be available in many markets around the globe* and also in many other BMW models**.

“The Ryder Cup is associated with unique emotions and great prestige – there is no other golfing event like it,” says Stefan Ponikva, Vice President BMW Brand Communication and Brand Experience. “The same is true of BMW vehicles, particularly the BMW 7 Series. The exclusive opportunity to combine sheer driving pleasure with the emotions of the Ryder Cup combines all this with the BMW Group’s aspiration to rethink the digital experience both inside and outside the car and to create innovative worlds of experience.”

Established in 1927, the biennial competition pits 12 of the top professional golfers from the United States and Europe against each other in a head-to-head match play competition and has become one of the world’s greatest sporting events, captivating an audience of millions around the globe.

“We want to bring the excitement of golf’s greatest team contest to as many people as possible and this new agreement will help us do just that, giving BMW drivers around the globe the chance to stay up to date with all the action in Rome, wherever they are,” said European team Captain Luke Donald during a press conference held at Golfclub München Eichenried today to mark the 100-day milestone. The iconic DP World Tour tournament, the BMW International Open, is being held there for the 34th time this week.

The BMW Theatre Screen transforms the rear of the new BMW 7 Series into an exclusive private cinema. The large 31.3-inch display offers first-class entertainment with Amazon Fire TV built-in, with the addition of the Ryder Cup in September and October. Since April 2023, Bundesliga content can also be streamed via the BMW Bundesliga In-Car App, which is in the Fire TV app store. Thanks to the on-board 5G-enabled antenna system, customers benefit from the best-possible streaming speeds.

For safety reasons, the BMW Curved Display is unable to play premium sport content while driving. However, streaming is possible for rear-seat passengers while the vehicle is on the move.

* All global markets excluding the UK, Ireland, North America and Mexico.

** Ex factory: BMW 7 Series, BMW iX, BMW i4 produced after 07/23; BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7, BMW XM, BMW X5 M, BMW X6 M produced after 08/23. Other BMW models from the mid-range and luxury segments will follow in stages. Updating to BMW Operating System 8.5 via Remote Software Upgrade will be offered in the future for the following vehicles: BMW 7 Series produced after 07/22; BMW iX produced after 03/23; BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X7, BMW XM, BMW X5 M, BMW X6 M produced after 04/23.

BMW i7 xDrive60.
Power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 19,6 – 18,4 kWh/100 km,
Electric range: 591 – 625 km (367 – 388 miles) in WLTP cycle

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Aston Martin Needs Mercedes Engine Deal to Stay Afloat

Aston Martin Lagonda’s success has relied heavily on its collaboration with Mercedes. In addition to being a key technical partner, Mercedes also holds a significant share in the company and has expressed interest in increasing its stake to 20% by 2023. According to Roberto Fedeli, the Chief Technical Officer at Gaydon, Aston Martin would be in trouble without Mercedes’ support, particularly when it comes to complying with the stringent Euro 7 emissions regulations.

But working with Mercedes goes beyond just providing engines for Aston Martin. The collaboration also includes using Mercedes’ electrical architecture as the base for integration of new components, such as in the upcoming DB12 model.