Honda has today announced further detail of its first commercial Energy Management service – under the new brand ‘e:PROGRESS’ – which will come to market during 2020. e:PROGRESS will offer a smart charger, smart tariff, and a smart charge control system to deliver optimal charging for users. The smart tariff will be the first flexible… Continue reading @Honda: Honda to Introduce “e:PROGRESS” Energy Management Service
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Five, the self-driving startup, raises $41M and pivots into B2B, away from building its own fleet
We are still years away from a time when fully-autonomous cars will be able to drive us from A to B, and the complexity of getting to that point is likely going to need hundreds of billions of dollars of investment before it becomes a reality. That hard truth is leading to some shifts in… Continue reading Five, the self-driving startup, raises $41M and pivots into B2B, away from building its own fleet
Uber sold its food delivery business in India to Zomato for $206M
Uber sold its food delivery business in India to the local rival Zomato for $206 million, the American ride-hailing company disclosed in a regulatory filing in one of its key overseas markets. In January, Uber announced that it had sold the India business of Uber Eats to Zomato for a 9.99% stake in the loss-making… Continue reading Uber sold its food delivery business in India to Zomato for $206M
@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Motorsport: Sustainability: Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Sustainable Change in Motorsport
Mercedes-Benz announces sustainable business strategy for its motorsport activities and drives the change within Formula 1 for more sustainable racing Mercedes-Benz brings its bold sustainable business strategy to motorsport and advocates for ambitious steps towards carbon neutrality Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to achieve net-zero carbon footprint by the end of 2020 Mercedes-Benz uses Formula 1… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz Motorsport: Sustainability: Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Sustainable Change in Motorsport
@GM: GM Continues to Facilitate EV Adoption, Tripling Employee Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Availability Across U.S. and Canada
GM Continues to Facilitate EV Adoption, Tripling Employee Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Availability Across U.S. and Canada Additional 3,500 new EV charging plugs will provide employees even more accessibility to charge at work 2020-03-03 DETROIT – General Motors is making electric vehicle charging for employees even more accessible with the addition of 3,500 new EV… Continue reading @GM: GM Continues to Facilitate EV Adoption, Tripling Employee Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Availability Across U.S. and Canada
@Hyundai: Kia Motors America Announces Record February Sales
Best-Ever February Sales of the Sportage SUV Leads Kia to a Twenty Percent Year-Over-Year Increase Kia Motors America today announced record February sales of 52,177 vehicles, a 20-percent increase over the same period last year. Sales were led by the Forte and Sportage models with 8,513 and 7,934 units sold, respectively. “In a down market,… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia Motors America Announces Record February Sales
PSA expects compensation for Vauxhall’s UK factories in the event of no deal
Vauxhall’s owner PSA is expecting the UK Government to compensate it for the extra costs involved in a no-deal exit from the EU, its chief executive Carlos Tavares said today.Vauxhall’s 1,100 staff at its Ellesmere Port factory build the Vauxhall Astra (mostly the estate version, which sells best on the European continent), which is due for replacement in 2021.
@McLaren: Lighter, more powerful, even more engaging – and uniquely McLaren: the new 765LT is revealed
3 Mar 2020 Next chapter in the McLaren ‘Longtail’ story begins with global unveiling of new 765LT 755bhp and 590lb ft from twin-turbocharged McLaren V8 engine enables 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds; 0-62mph in 2.8 seconds; 0–124mph in 7.2 seconds Transmission gearing optimized for throttle response – 15% quicker in-gear acceleration than a 720S and the… Continue reading @McLaren: Lighter, more powerful, even more engaging – and uniquely McLaren: the new 765LT is revealed
Volkswagen to reduce production at Kaluga plant due to parts shortage
MOSCOW, March 3. /TASS/. Volkswagen will temporarily cut production of Skoda Rapid cars at their plant in Kaluga due to shortage of components, an official spokesperson of the company told TASS on Tuesday.
“In view of shortage of components (tail lamps from an international supplier), Volkswagen Group Rus will tentatively lower the daily production volume of the Skoda Rapid model. We are keeping a close eye on the situation and will restore the model production in full at the earliest opportunity,” the company said.
Vantage sells Kia and Honda Bradford dealerships
Vertu Motors has acquired the Kia Bradford and Honda Bradford businesses from Vantage Motor Group. This £4m transaction will bring the number of outlets operated by the Group in Yorkshire to 18. Colleagues at Bradford Honda and Kia will join Vertu Motors, ensuring customers are welcomed by familiar faces with valuable Honda and Kia experience… Continue reading Vantage sells Kia and Honda Bradford dealerships