Micello to join the HERE team: Together, we’ll map everything

How awesome it would be to have of searchable, digital, user-friendly maps to navigate large indoor spaces. Creating those maps efficiently… not quite as easy. We’re thrilled to be acquiring Micello to continue building premier-quality indoor maps and location-based services for everyone. Only 10 years ago, while Micello CEO Ankit Agarwal was trying to find… Continue reading Micello to join the HERE team: Together, we’ll map everything

“Towards Better Capitalism” – a World Economic Session with Carlos Ghosn in Davos

DAVOS, Switzerland – Every year in January, Davos in Switzerland is the place to be for thought leaders, heads of states, CEOs, entrepreneurs and other actors from the civil society. The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting is the occasion to discuss the challenges that our globalized society is facing: climate change, natural resources, economic stability,… Continue reading “Towards Better Capitalism” – a World Economic Session with Carlos Ghosn in Davos

Ford Motor Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results; Revenue Up, Net Income Higher, Adjusted Pre-Tax Profit Lower

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 Motor Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results; Revenue Up, Net Income Higher, Adjusted Pre-Tax Profit Lower

ContiTech Invests €20 Million in Hungarian Nyíregyháza Location

New production facilities to meet rising demand Capacity expansion and technology development subsidized by the Hungarian Government Up to 300 new workplaces are expected in the future Nyíregyháza, January 23, 2018. ContiTech is building on its commitment to Hungary. Over the past one and a half years, the industrial supplier – part of German technology… Continue reading ContiTech Invests €20 Million in Hungarian Nyíregyháza Location

Nissan and Shikoku Electric join forces to promote electric cars

Buyers of new Nissan LEAF in Japan’s Shikoku region to earn points toward electricity bill YOKOHAMA, Japan (Jan. 24, 2018) – Buyers of the new Nissan LEAF in a region of western Japan will earn points that they can use to help pay their utility bills, as part of a partnership to promote electric cars.… Continue reading Nissan and Shikoku Electric join forces to promote electric cars

A very strong year 2017 for Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Sales up by 12% at 205,000 commercial vehicles

The Volkswagen Truck & Bus Group sold around 205,000 vehicles of its MAN, Scania, and Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus brands in fiscal 2017, up 12% on the (solid) prior-year level. All three brands have been able to increase their sales and make a positive contribution to the success of the Group. MAN Truck & Bus sales were up 8% year-on-year, coming… Continue reading A very strong year 2017 for Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Sales up by 12% at 205,000 commercial vehicles

Groupe PSA Chooses Atlanta for its North American Headquarters

Groupe PSA Chooses Atlanta for its North American Headquarters 2018-01-23 Groupe PSA North America’s headquarters will be operational by February The latest step of its 10-year plan for a progressive entry of Groupe PSA into North American market Highly skilled people will join the team as Groupe PSA North America grows into broader fields of… Continue reading Groupe PSA Chooses Atlanta for its North American Headquarters

Hydrogen is Going the Distance: Toyota Surpasses 3,000 Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Sales in California

January 23, 2018 PLANO, Texas, January 23, 2018 – Move over polluters, the Toyota Mirai, one of the  world’s first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, has surpassed 3,000 sales in the Golden State. Having reached this new milestone, Mirai make up more than 80% of all hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the United States. “Toyota… Continue reading Hydrogen is Going the Distance: Toyota Surpasses 3,000 Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Sales in California

The quest for Asia’s ride-hailing market & more

The quest for Asia’s ride-hailing market & more Welcome to our weekly news highlights by Splyt, the place where you‘ll find the most relevant information about the urban mobility scene. Follow us for updated news, we post every Tuesday! Here is what happened last week:Self-driving car startup Pony.ai raises $112 One of the now many autonomous driving… Continue reading The quest for Asia’s ride-hailing market & more

Tesla Announces New Long-Term Performance Award for Elon Musk

Compensation is Tied to Market Capitalization and Operational Milestones that are Based on Tesla Becoming One of the Most Valuable Companies in the World Elon Will Continue Leading Tesla Over the Long-Term PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tesla today announced a new 10-year CEO performance award for Elon Musk with vesting… Continue reading Tesla Announces New Long-Term Performance Award for Elon Musk