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Groupe PSA and Toyota open the next chapter of their long-term partnership in Europe

Groupe PSA to supply a Compact Van (C-Van) to Toyota. Toyota to take financial ownership of the TPCA joint-venture operations in Czech Republic, maintaining current production for both companies. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Groupe PSA (PSA) today announced the next chapter of their successful and mutually beneficial long-term partnership in the European market. Specifically,… Continue reading Groupe PSA and Toyota open the next chapter of their long-term partnership in Europe

Maven, GoShare Expand Los Angeles Truck Rental

The Chevrolet Colorado, the first pickup truck option for the service, is now available for Maven Gig members. Photo via Go Share.  GoShare and Maven Gig are expanding the availability of short-term pickup truck leases in Los Angeles for freelance drivers and delivery professionals. GoShare offers one of the highest wages in the industry but… Continue reading Maven, GoShare Expand Los Angeles Truck Rental

China Fines Didi Chuxing, Cracks Down on Ride-Hailing

China’s Ministry of Transport concluded that Didi Chuxing’s “management of people and vehicles is out of control.” Photo via Didi Chuxing. Chinese authorities are fining ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing following the deaths of two female passengers earlier this year, Reuters reports. During an investigation into the incidents, China’s Ministry of Transport found Didi violated multiple… Continue reading China Fines Didi Chuxing, Cracks Down on Ride-Hailing

Faraday Future dealt potentially crippling blow while almost out of cash

Struggling California EV startup Faraday Future was dealt a potentially crippling blow on Thursday, according to a press release from its main investor and confirmed by a person familiar with the matter. The arbitrator in Hong Kong that’s sorting out the company’s fight with its main investor ruled against a motion from Faraday Future to… Continue reading Faraday Future dealt potentially crippling blow while almost out of cash

Tesco plans free car charging points

Free charging for electric cars will be available for customers at some Tesco stores from next year. Tesco, in partnership with Volkswagen, is planning to install almost 2,500 charging bays at 627 stores by 2020. A standard 7kW charger will be available for free, but drivers will have to pay for a faster service. Customers… Continue reading Tesco plans free car charging points

Via Launches New Rideshare Service in Auckland

Published November 6, 2018 5:10 pm, Via NYC
Via Launches New Rideshare Service in Auckland
Via, in partnership with Auckland Transport and Go Bus, has launched AT Local, an innovative rideshare service providing first-and-last mile connectivity in Devonport.

Three electric vans and three electric cars will be dynamically routed around the Devonport peninsula, transporting passengers to-and-from the local Devonport, Bayswater and Stanley Bay ferry terminals. AT Local aims to make the first-and-last leg of public transport journey easier, giving the people of Devonport even more options to connect to and use local ferry services.

“We are thrilled to partner with Auckland Transport to launch the first ever 100 percent electric on-demand shared transportation service in New Zealand. Via’s technology integrates with local public transport making it possible for residents to conveniently get around without a private car,” said Daniel Ramot, Via CEO and co-founder. “App-based mobility services provide consumers with reduced wait times, shorter trip durations, and a more comfortable ride experience, all with the enhanced benefit of reducing congestion-causing single-occupancy vehicle trips. I firmly believe this service will thrive in Devonport and can be rolled out to other parts of Auckland.”

For more information on Via’s partnership with Auckland Transport and Go Bus, visit:

https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/news/2018/11/new-rideshare-service-in-devonport/

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BMW to build new Mini convertible in the Netherlands

The VDL Nedcar factory in Born will begin production of the new Mini convertible next month, news agency ANP says on Friday.
The Mini convertible is the second car to be made in Born since the factory relaunched after Mitsubishi pulled out in 2012. The plant also produces Mini’s 3-door hatchbacks.
The Born plant is the only place in the world where BMW will produce the new version of the Mini, ANP says.
VDL Nedcar is now an independent car manufacturer with a workforce of some 2,350. That is 850 more than when Mitsubishi pulled out, the Financieele Dagblad says. The new Mini deal will not lead to any further expansion in the workforce in the short term, the paper says.

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