Japan H2 Mobility, LLC Established by Eleven Companies

Toyota Motor CorporationNissan Motor Co. Ltd.Honda Motor Co. Ltd.JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy CorporationIdemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.Iwatani CorporationTokyo Gas Co. Ltd.Toho Gas Co. Ltd.Air Liquide Japan Ltd.Toyota Tsusho CorporationDevelopment Bank of Japan Inc. The below-mentioned 11 companies have today announced joint establishment of “Japan H2 Mobility, LLC (hereinafter JHyM)”, aimed at the full-fledged development of… Continue reading Japan H2 Mobility, LLC Established by Eleven Companies

News Release – First-Ever All-Electric Jaguar Unveiled at Magna

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. World premiere of the Jaguar I-PACE Magna is only contract manufacturer that can build vehicles across a range of propulsion systems Second Jaguar model that will be built by Magna GRAZ, Austria, March 02, 2018  — Magna’s complete vehicle manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria, hosted… Continue reading News Release – First-Ever All-Electric Jaguar Unveiled at Magna

An analysis of CEEPR’s Paper on “The Economics of Ride-Hailing”

An analysis of CEEPR’s Paper on “The Economics of Ride-Hailing” By Jonathan Hall, Chief Economist The on-demand workforce has grown considerably over the years. In the US alone, more than 750,000 people drive with Uber. And while on-demand work still accounts for a relatively small portion of the total US labor force, it has emerged… Continue reading An analysis of CEEPR’s Paper on “The Economics of Ride-Hailing”

Nissan: Why the Alliance will last

“Earlier this week, we announced the latest initiatives to drive convergence within the Alliance. “This important step highlights how the alliance of Groupe Renault, Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors works. After 19 years of existence, the Alliance tells a story of growth. It tells a story of working across cultures in a globalized world. It… Continue reading Nissan: Why the Alliance will last

1.3 TCe: a new petrol engine co-developed as part of the collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler

Friday 02 March 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Cars Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest The result of a successful collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler, the 1.3 TCe is a key new petrol engine for Groupe Renault. Making its debut in the Renault range on Scénic… Continue reading 1.3 TCe: a new petrol engine co-developed as part of the collaboration between the Alliance and Daimler

Deere to acquire leading manufacturer of carbon fiber technology products

MOLINE, Ill., March 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire King Agro, a privately-held manufacturer of carbon fiber technology products with headquarters in Valencia, Spain and a production facility in Campana, Argentina. “This transaction provides John Deere customers the chance to benefit further from King Agro’s unique… Continue reading Deere to acquire leading manufacturer of carbon fiber technology products

Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall for Select 2017-18 Ford Taurus Vehicles for Potential of Ignition Key Removal When Vehicle Is Not in Park

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 Issues Safety Compliance Recall for Select 2017-18 Ford Taurus Vehicles for Potential of Ignition Key Removal When Vehicle Is Not in Park

New power from Detroit for Daimler-trucks in North America

Stuttgart/Redford, Michigan – In February, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) subsidiary Detroit Diesel Corporation increased their engine-portfolio. The Detroit DD8 is built in the Detroit components plant and powers medium-duty trucks. Depending on output, the six-cylinder engine with 7.7 liter displacement releases between 260 and 350 hp. By introducing the DD8, Daimler is ahead of… Continue reading New power from Detroit for Daimler-trucks in North America

Volvo Cars global sales up 17.2 per cent in the first two months of 2018 as first XC40s reach customers

Volvo Cars global sales up 17.2 per cent in the first two months of 2018 as first XC40s reach customers   Volvo Cars’ good start to 2018 continued in February after the premium car maker reported a global year-on-year sales increase of 12.1 per cent for the month, with deliveries of the new XC40 small… Continue reading Volvo Cars global sales up 17.2 per cent in the first two months of 2018 as first XC40s reach customers