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Mazda Production and Sales Results for March 2018 and for April 2017 through March 2018 (Flash Report)

2018/04/26 Production and Sales Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for March 2018 and for April 2017 through March 2018 are summarized below. Note 1): Overseas production figures indicate Mazda-branded units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units). However, non-Mazda-branded passenger vehicles produced at the Mexico plant are included.Note 2): Global production figures… Continue reading Mazda Production and Sales Results for March 2018 and for April 2017 through March 2018 (Flash Report)

Four carmakers to recall over 230,000 vehicles: ministry

SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) — Four carmakers will voluntarily recall more than 230,000 vehicles to fix faulty parts, the transport ministry said Thursday. It is the latest in a series of recalls by carmakers and importers to ensure their vehicles meet current safety rules. The four automakers — Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Motors Corp., Jaguar… Continue reading Four carmakers to recall over 230,000 vehicles: ministry

Geely, Aisin sets up automatic transmission JV

A Geely Emgrand EV300 is on display at an auto exhibition in Fuzhou, East China’s Fujian province, June 19, 2017. [Photo/VCG] HANGZHOU – Chinese automaker Geely on Wednesday announced that it has signed a deal to set up an automatic transmission joint venture with Japan’s Aisin AW. The joint venture has a registered capital of… Continue reading Geely, Aisin sets up automatic transmission JV

Growth, earnings, environmental protection: in its quest to make mobility as emissions-free as possible Bosch has achieved a breakthrough

Presentation by Dr. Volkmar Denner, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH and Prof. Stefan Asenkerschbaumer, deputy chairman of the board of management, at the annual press conference on April 25, 2018 Ladies and gentlemen,we deliberately chose not to begin this annual press conference with the traditional presentation of our financial position.… Continue reading Growth, earnings, environmental protection: in its quest to make mobility as emissions-free as possible Bosch has achieved a breakthrough

Penta Security Introduces Blockchain That Trades Vehicle Data

Penta Security System has chosen blockchain as its new driving force. Based on its experiences from vehicle security industry, it is planning to introduce blockchain for trading vehicle data. It is also pushing for ICO (Initial Coin Offering) in Singapore next month.CEO Lee Seok-woo of Penta Security held a press conference at its headquarters on… Continue reading Penta Security Introduces Blockchain That Trades Vehicle Data

UPDATE 3-Ford accelerates cost-cutting plan, will drop most U.S. sedans

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Wednesday outlined a plan to cut costs and boost profit margins at a faster pace than previously announced, which includes dropping traditional sedan models in North America that have become increasingly unpopular with consumers. FILE PHOTO: A Ford worker inspects paint work on the body of a… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Ford accelerates cost-cutting plan, will drop most U.S. sedans

Volvo’s Polestar 1 luxury hybrid will cost $155,000

Polestar At the Geneva Motor Show last month, Volvo flaunted its long-range plug-in hybrid Polestar 1, which can pull with 600 horsepower thanks to its two electric motors and a 2.0 liter turbo engine. The final price on such a beast has just been revealed at Auto China 2018 in Beijing: $155,000 in the US,… Continue reading Volvo’s Polestar 1 luxury hybrid will cost $155,000

Ford Delivers First Quarter $1.7B Net Income, $2.2B Adj. EBIT; Fitness Actions Improve 2020 Outlook

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford Delivers First Quarter $1.7B Net Income, $2.2B Adj. EBIT; Fitness Actions Improve 2020 Outlook

Power to free communication

Celeste Vervoort — Copywriter

One of our very first buyers, Mark Vletter, decided to chase a dream when he saw the worldwide access problem of information and communication. Armed with a strong drive to change the status quo, he started the 48percent foundation with a mission to connect the whole world through free communication. Lightyear and the 48percent foundation share a purpose-driven mentality. Moreover, Mark got inspired by the way the Lightyear One generates electricity. In an article he wrote earlier this year, Mark explains the importance of generating energy in order to achieve free communication. Read his blog here.

At Lightyear we are on a mission not just to bring the world stunning solar cars, but to help create a sustainable electric future for everyone.

We are building world’s very first consumer solar car. This blog is about one of the first buyers of this magnificent machine; one of our Pioneers. The Pioneers rushed into this great adventure with us. Ou..