Category: Official Press Release

The new PEUGEOT 508 showcased at Peugeot Avenue Paris

Until the end of May 2018, Peugeot Avenue Paris is exclusively hosting the new PEUGEOT 508 during an event organised around the brand’s technological universe.       Since 8 March, Peugeot Avenue Paris has been the only place in France where it is possible to see the brand’s radical new sedan. Two new PEUGEOT 508s were presented in… Continue reading The new PEUGEOT 508 showcased at Peugeot Avenue Paris

Looking back: The story of a year of Lightyear

Martijn Lammers — Co-Founder

It was a year ago when I wrote this article from our very first office (we have been on the move), back when we were with just the five of us. It feels so much longer ago now. The past year has been an exciting year for Lightyear in many ways. Of course some things were harder than expected but I think it is safe to say that we came a very long way and are on course to reach our first big goal; realising Lightyear One. We started out with just the 5 founders and a small group of enthusiast part-timers, much has changed.

Lightyear Investor Cafe

Around the same time I wrote the article, we were preparing our first investor cafe which would take us a huge step forward. During this evening we asked our network to help us to take Lightyear a step further. And with success, we were able to sign our first partnership with a renowned Italian automotive design company.

This partnership allowed us to make yet another giant leap forward in making ou..

BMW Group and Daimler AG agree to combine mobility services

·       Automotive pioneers and innovation leaders to shape sustainable urban mobility of the future ·       Strong alliance to create unique customer offering: seamless, multimodal, fast and readily available ·       Ecosystem for on-demand mobility: single source for CarSharing, Ride-Hailing, Parking, Charging and Multimodality ·       Sustainable solutions for challenges of urban mobility and better quality of life… Continue reading BMW Group and Daimler AG agree to combine mobility services

First Customer Win for Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s New Product Group Controlled Power Technologies

First Customer Win for Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s New Product Group Controlled Power Technologies SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Federal-Mogul Powertrain today announced the first commercial customer contract for its new product group Controlled Power Technologies (CPT). The long-term contract, worth around $100m, covers the development and series production of advanced starter-generator systems for an… Continue reading First Customer Win for Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s New Product Group Controlled Power Technologies

Nissan to begin Datsun production in Pakistan

Agreement will create more than 1,800 jobs; partner will invest 4.5 billion PKR over 4 years KARACHI, Pakistan (March 28, 2018) – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is entering the Pakistan market through a manufacturing and licensing agreement with automotive partner Ghandhara Nissan Ltd. for local production of Datsun models. The agreement also covers distribution, providing… Continue reading Nissan to begin Datsun production in Pakistan

DENSO brings Advanced Automotive Technology R&D to Israel

KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation today unveiled its newest innovative satellite R&D team in Israel, accelerating advanced technologies like automated driving, cybersecurity, and AI. Starting in April, DENSO’s R&D satellite will begin collaborating with local startups to pioneer new technologies. This is the newest satellite in DENSO’s global R&D network located in key regions. DENSO… Continue reading DENSO brings Advanced Automotive Technology R&D to Israel

All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4 Serves Up A Breakthrough Debut At New York International Auto Show

NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — All the stops have been pulled for the world debut of the all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4. The vehicle that created the small sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment makes its fifth-generation debut at the New York International Auto Show. All the stops have been pulled for the world debut of… Continue reading All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4 Serves Up A Breakthrough Debut At New York International Auto Show

26/2018,                    IG Metall and BDH call for a long-term strategy for the restructuring of the heating market

Future memorandum shows ways to reduce energy consumption Frankfurt am Main / Berlin – According to the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) and the IG Metall, the heating market and its employees have a decisive role to play in achieving the climate goals. In a joint memorandum for the future, the two… Continue reading 26/2018,
                   IG Metall and BDH call for a long-term strategy for the restructuring of the heating market