Third quarter: Mazda sets another global sales record

Setting a new best mark for the third consecutive year, Mazda Motor Corporation recorded global sales of 1,186,000 units between April and December 2017, the first nine months of the carmaker’s 2017-18 fiscal year. That was 25,000 (2%) more than in the same period of 2016*. Around the world, Mazda’s crossovers – led by the… Continue reading Third quarter: Mazda sets another global sales record

Announcing our partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority

We have a vision for enabling an autonomous world for everyone, everywhere – and we’re excited to help Dubai deliver their vision for a driverless future. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai plays a vitally important role in developing the future of infrastructure in the city. Their remit includes preparing legislation, strategic planning, and… Continue reading Announcing our partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority

Big Car-Auction Firm KAR Buys SF Mobility Support Startup Stratim

With an eye toward a greater role in the future of mobility services, the big Indiana used-car auction company KAR announced Wednesday it acquired Stratim, a software startup that organizes maintenance and repairs for car-sharing fleets. Carmel, IN-based KAR (NYSE: KAR) says Stratim not only augments its core auction business, but also bolsters its advances… Continue reading Big Car-Auction Firm KAR Buys SF Mobility Support Startup Stratim

Mobility services platform Stratim, formerly known as Zirx, sells to KAR

On the heels of its rebrand in November, mobility service STRATIM has sold itself to KAR Auction Services, a car remarketing company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. STRATIM, formerly known as on-demand valet and car services startup ZIRX, powers fleet management for more than 50 companies, including BMW (DriveNow), General Motors (Maven), Ford… Continue reading Mobility services platform Stratim, formerly known as Zirx, sells to KAR

Tata Motors shaping India’s future with ‘Smart Mobility, Smart Cities’ @ Auto Expo 2018

Global Premiere of next generation Passenger and Commercial vehicles 26 Integrated Mobility Solutions showcased through thematic zones across the pavilion With a fresh new appearance, in the 150th year of the Group, Tata Motors today brought alive the Government’s vision of smart cities of the future with its ‘Smart Mobility, Smart Cities’ theme at the… Continue reading Tata Motors shaping India’s future with ‘Smart Mobility, Smart Cities’ @ Auto Expo 2018

Groupe PSA: 600,000 Free2Movers Within a Year of Launch!

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): A year after its launch on 2 February 2017, the Free2Move app today boasts 600,000 users worldwide and over 30 key partners. The app allows users to identify a range of nearby mobility services, helping them find a shared car, scooter or bike. After comparing features, price and… Continue reading Groupe PSA: 600,000 Free2Movers Within a Year of Launch!

Marchionne: Even with autonomous vehicles, brand identity will be key

A 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is shown during a media preview at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2018. (Photo: Erik S. Lesser, EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) The term generic might imply a reasonable, cost-effective choice at the grocery store, but Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne says it’s no way to think about cars.… Continue reading Marchionne: Even with autonomous vehicles, brand identity will be key

Nio advertises in Germany

The Chinese startup Nio is looking for specialists in Germany. Nio wants to build autonomous electric cars, like many other startups too, and holds the speed record for autonomous driving. For the development one needs money and especially professionalsthat you obviously look for in Germany. So you have already made an offer to BMW employees,… Continue reading Nio advertises in Germany

Volkswagen and Daimler report bottlenecks: Caught in the German electric car production hell

All articles and backgrounds 07/02/2018 Volkswagen and Daimler report bottlenecks trapped in German electric car production hell Volkswagen AG Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden: This is where the E-Golf comes into being – in small numbers When it comes to e-Golf, Bernd Glathe is currently out of the picture. When customers look for the electric car… Continue reading Volkswagen and Daimler report bottlenecks: Caught in the German electric car production hell