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GM Canada Reports August Sales

” GM Canada Reports August Sales 2018-09-04 OSHAWA, Ontario (September 4, 2018) — General Motors Canada continued its strong sales year through August as Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers delivered 26,066 vehicles, including 20,989 retail and 5,077 fleet deliveries in August. This brought GM Canada’s total year-to-date deliveries to 206,229, GM Canada’s best total calendar-year-to-date since… Continue reading GM Canada Reports August Sales

Careem has acquired Commut, the bus-shuttle service app

Careem has acquired Commut, the Hyderabad-based mass transportation app.

As the region’s only tech unicorn, we are always looking to invest in new technologies and high-calibre people to help solve complex local problems. And mass transportation is one of the biggest issues facing cities in the Greater Middle East.

Improving the quality and availability of mass transportation will help to create affordable transport options that can be a catalyst for moving cities forward, therefore we were interested in Commut.

Founded by six IIIT Hyderabad graduates, the tech-driven bus shuttle service that has been operating in Hyderabad since November 2015. To date, they’ve made over 750,000 trips within more than 100 existing routes and are the third-largest transportation app in India.

Backed by UK-Based Shell-Foundation and 50K Ventures, Commut served over 70,000 customers and onboarded 400 driver-partners. Now that Commut has joined Careem, their local operations – including its customers a..

Ride-hailing startup Shohoz raises $15M to build the Grab of Bangladesh

Uber may be global but it is very much the alternative in some parts of the world. One such place is Bangladesh — the South Asian country that’s home to 160 million people — where local rival Pathao is backed by Go-Jek and recently raised $10 million. Now Pathao’s closest rival, Shohoz, has also pulled in… Continue reading Ride-hailing startup Shohoz raises $15M to build the Grab of Bangladesh

Valeo Egypt Expands its Offices in Cairo

To support Valeo’s growth worldwide, the R&D center in Cairo is growing fast with the recruitment of 400 engineers by 2020 to reach a total of 2,000. As an innovative company offering systems for CO2 emissions reduction and automated driving, Valeo is at the epicenter of the three revolutions that are shaping the automotive industry:… Continue reading Valeo Egypt Expands its Offices in Cairo

Ferrari reveals its most powerful road car ever

Ferrari unveiled two new car models on September 18 2018. They are titled the Monza SP1 and Monza SP2.

Ferrari has debuted two brand new road cars, claiming they are fitted with the most powerful engine ever built by the Italian car maker.

The luxury sports car maker took the wraps off the Ferrari Monza SP1 and SP2 at the firm's famous Maranello factory in Italy on Tuesday.

Ferrari said in a press release that the latest models are first in a limited series called “Icona”. The name has been chosen to reference the firms famous racing cars of the 1950's. The SP1 has only one seat while the SP2 allows for one passenger.

The interior of the Ferrari Monza SP2. The car houses the Italian firm's most powerful ever engine built for a road car.

The firm said the V12 810 brake horse power engine housed in both models is the most powerful motor drive ever built at Maranello. Other official statistics published by the firm said either car can reach 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) in 2.9 seconds. Ferrari said the limited edition would run to a maximum of 500 cars.

The Monza's bodyshell is built entirely from carbon fibre and neither model comes with a roof or windscreen. Ferrari said a “virtual wind shield” is placed behind the instrumentation panel to push air flow above the driver who is sat in a Formula 1 style cockpit.

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The cars were unveiled at the end of the firm's first capital markets day since the passing of former CEO Sergio Marchionne.

Shares in the supercar maker see-sawed after the company announced a new earnings target range for 2022 of between 1.8 and 2 billion euros ($2.1 -2.3bn).

That represents a pull back from the 2 billion euro target put in place by Marchionne but new boss Louis Camilleri described it as “ambitious but doable”.

A bird's eye view of Ferrari's Monza SP1, unveiled on September 18 2018.

Standard dash cams coming to Teslas

Tesla Model 3 dashboard in Autopilot testing with IIHS [CREDIT: IIHS]
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk revealed on Twitter that the company plans to make dash cams standard in its products with a new software update rolling out in the next few weeks.

Since most Teslas already have forward cameras for the Autopilot system, it seems it should be simple for Tesla to enable the feature.

Many Tesla owners have been asking for a dash cam in their cars.

CHECK OUT: Tesla will roll out new Autopilot later this month

In response to a question on Twitter from user Richard Ulmer, whose Tesla was vandalized when he wasn't with it, Musk said beta version of the new dash-cam software will be included with the Version 9 software update, which is due to roll out most Tesla owners in the next several weeks.

Musk says Tesla's engineering team has been focused on adding the feature.

General Motors already includes dash cams on high-end models from Cadillac and on the Chevy Corvette for recording laps on a race track.

Musk said the feature is supposed to be improved again when Version 9.1 of Tesla's operating system rolls out at an unspecified point in the future.

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The Version 9 update, being pushed to a few Tesla early adopters now, revamps the structure of the original vertical display screen in the Model S and Model X.

Musk has also said it will enable the first features of the company's long-promised Full-Self Driving Capability. That's the name Tesla applies to software, though it's uncertain exactly how capable the system will be.

Among the first features will be “on-ramp-to-off-ramp” capability on the highway, Musk has said in a conference call with investors.

Many Tesla owners have paid in advance for the Full Self-Driving Capability option since it was introduced in 2016, even though the features still don't work. Those buyers will automatically have the features enabled via an over-the-air software update in return for a discount compared with buyers who have the option added after the features have been released.

Mercedes-Benz Vans and BASF agree on cooperation in mobility – Starting with Corporate Shuttle by ViaVan

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Mercedes-Benz Vans and BASF plan to collaborate on mobility topics and work together to forge ahead with innovations. The two companies are starting their cooperation with the optimisation of individual mobility at BASF’s plant in Ludwigshafen, where they will shortly introduce an on-demand ridesharing system. Beyond individual transport on the factory premises, the partners also want to test solutions in electric mobility, digitalisation and autonomous driving.
The on-demand ridesharing system features vans that employees and guests can order for travel around the BASF site. The system runs via an app that determines optimum vehicle routes, and is intended to augment the existing timetabled bus services with the aim of reducing individual traffic on the site while simultaneously improving mobility.
The service will be operated and provided by ViaVan, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Vans and US based Startup Via. The intelligent algorithm developed by Via makes it possible to combine trips to transport passengers with the same or similar destinations together without tedious detours and delays. ViaVan is already operating in Amsterdam, London and Berlin, with other European cities set to follow. The BASF plant in Ludwigshafen is the first industrial site to introduce this system.
“The cooperation with BASF is a further milestone in our adVANce future initiative”, says Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans. “It supports the rapid development of new mobility solutions – in the reality of everyday operations and in close collaboration with our partners and customers. Both, BASF and Mercedes-Benz Vans embrace innovation and change – ideal prerequisites for close dialogue and joint, ambitious projects. We are focusing initially on the optimisation of factory-site traffic – but that is just the start. With our solutions for shared and, in future, autonomous mobility, we will play a role in ensuring all BASF employees arrive at their destinations quickly, conveniently, safely and sustainably.”
Dr. Uwe Liebelt, President BASF European Site & Network Management and General Manager of the Ludwigshafen plant, says: “I’m delighted we have secured a partner as strong and innovative as Daimler for this project. We are embarking upon a development phase over several years starting with the ViaVan ridesharing service, which will focus on providing forward-looking mobility solutions for our employees. This will improve working conditions for our people and is very much in keeping with our “Zukunftsbild Werk Ludwigshafen” (Vision for the Ludwigshafen Site) project, namely to set an example in safety, productivity and innovation.”

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Groupe Renault unveils France’s first Smart Island on Belle-Île-En-Mer

Groupe Renault, Morbihan Energie, Les Cars Bleus and Enedis have joined forces to create FlexMob’île, an innovative programme aimed at accompanying the energy transition on the French island of Belle-Île-en-Mer. This smart electric ecosystem is founded on three core activities, namely the sharing of electric vehicles, the stationary storage of solar energy and smart charging.… Continue reading Groupe Renault unveils France’s first Smart Island on Belle-Île-En-Mer

Lightyear joins Euronext #Techshare programme

Qurein Biewenga — CFO/Co-founder

We are honoured to be one of the few high-potential companies selected for the Euronext #TechShare educational programme.

Euronext, the leading pan-European exchange in the Eurozone, today launches its fourth session of TechShare, the only European programme for non-listed companies dedicated to IPOs.

The upcoming years this programme will support us through academic and practical expertise, including coaching.
In addition, tailor-made coaching sessions will be held in each country throughout the year. Focused on a wide range of areas it generates unique networking opportunities for us in the fields of: banking, law and audit, financial communications, technology and research.

What Stéphane Boujnah – CEO and Chairman of the Managing Board of Euronext, had to say: “Europe is brimming with highly innovative tech companies that have reached a critical stage in their growth. After several rounds of financing, they are now looking for be..

2018年03月28日 Daimler launches new DENZA… Daimler and its Chinese partner BYD continuously inves…

Daimler launches new DENZA electric vehicle for the Chinese market
2018-03-28 19:47 by 点击量：2544

Daimler and its Chinese partner BYD continuously invest in DENZA product development for China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market

New DENZA electric vehicle brings a refreshed exterior design and extended range of around 500 kilometers

Locally sourced and produced, DENZA brand combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise with BYD’s leading battery technology

Stuttgart / Shenzhen – Daimler and BYD Automotive Industry Co., Ltd. today launched the new DENZA 500 battery electric vehicle from their joint venture, Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., Ltd. Engineered and produced in and for China, the new DENZA 500 offers Chinese customers a comprehensive upgrade through a refreshed exterior design and extended electric range. The DENZA model combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise and advanced safety engineering with BYD’s leading advantages in battery technology. Through continuous investment in DENZA product development, Daimler is dedicated to contributing to the further development of electric mobility in China.

The DENZA 500 adopts a refreshed and unique exterior design, featuring “tiger eye” LED headlights and rippling LED taillights, while inside sees a larger 9-inch touchscreen.

Upgraded connectivity services include charging solutions and the DENZA smartphone application. Via the DENZA application, WeChat account, or car navigation system, DENZA owners can quickly locate over 112,000 charging piles across the country. A new battery and additional weight reductions allow increased energy efficiency, providing an extended range of around 500 km. The new DENZA 500 was tested in a wide range of harsh conditions, including severe winter testing at temperatures of as low as –40 degrees Celsius.

In 2017, DENZA achieved its best sales performance to date, with retail sales volume increasing by 85% year-on-year, outpacing the industry average, thanks to the strong customer reception of the DENZA 400 model. The brand also expanded its reach through selected Mercedes-Benz dealer partners, which now offer sales and after-sales service for DENZA vehicles. Through cooperation with Chinese ride hailing platforms, DENZA has allowed even more Chinese customers to experience the brand’s environmentally-friendly mobility.

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