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Yandex, Uber JV to buy Vezet’s Russian assets in expansion push

Russian internet company Yandex NV said on Monday its ride-sharing and food delivery joint venture with Uber had agreed to buy intellectual property and local call centres from Vezet group as it plans further expansion in the country. Yandex and Uber Technologies Inc combined their taxi businesses across Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia and Kazakhstan in 2017… Continue reading Yandex, Uber JV to buy Vezet’s Russian assets in expansion push

China’s Didi Chuxing to open its app to third-party ride-hailing firms

China’s biggest ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing will allow users of its smartphone app to access services provided by apps of three domestic auto firms and others, in a push to generate more orders. Didi said in a statement on Monday it has opened its ride-hailing platform to third parties including those of FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor and Guangzhou… Continue reading China’s Didi Chuxing to open its app to third-party ride-hailing firms

Randy Krieger to head Ford’s Direct Markets across Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific

Dubai, UAE, July 15, 2019 – Ford Motor Company has announced the appointment of Randy Krieger as President, Direct Markets, a new position which will focus on Ford’s distributor markets. In this new role, Krieger will drive a Distributor Centre of Excellence, which brings together more than 80 distributor markets across Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan… Continue reading Randy Krieger to head Ford’s Direct Markets across Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific

Becky Bucich joins Waymo as Chief Human Resources Officer

By: John Krafcik, CEO As we continue to grow our team here at Waymo, we’re excited to share that Becky Bucich joins us as our Chief Human Resources Officer. Becky will lead our People efforts as we continue to grow our team, designing and enriching our employee experience for Waymonauts, and ensuring Waymo is a… Continue reading Becky Bucich joins Waymo as Chief Human Resources Officer

The dealers offered discounts of 4,204 euros on average per car sold in the first half

This discount figure is a decrease of 0.56% compared to the average for the first half of last year. The promotional efforts by dealers continue in a period where sales are not accompanying. According to the MSI consultancy, Spanish dealers made an average discount of 4,204 euros per car sold during the first six months… Continue reading The dealers offered discounts of 4,204 euros on average per car sold in the first half

The average price of registered vehicles rose by 0.8% in June

The rise in the price of cars in June contrasts with the drop in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). According to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), the average price of cars registered during the month of June experienced an annual increase of 0.8%. This figure contrasts with the general trend of… Continue reading The average price of registered vehicles rose by 0.8% in June