Category: Official Press Release

Forget GPS. What does design research say about indoor parking?

Five fundamental design principles to make indoor parking a desirable, usable and useful experience. We finally crack the code on indoor navigation with our own design-led study, and the results are surprising. Indoor parking can be stressful. Fortunately, our 3D maps of over 100,000 buildings in 86 different countries (and growing!) can help us navigate… Continue reading Forget GPS. What does design research say about indoor parking?

August 2018 Proton sales

Subang Jaya, 3 September 2018 – The recent trend of posting strong sales numbers for PROTON continued in August 2018 as the company set a new high point for monthly sales in 2018 for the third consecutive month. Sales grew by 18.5% over July, making August the strongest sales month for Proton cars over the last 36 months. In total, 9,501 cars were sold marking not only a new record for the year, but also the highest sales volume since July 2015.

Market share increase forecasted as Saga and Persona continue to dominate overall sales

In line with the increase in sales volume, a third consecutive month of growth in market share is projected. An estimated 15.4% share of Total Industry Volume (TIV) is expected for August though actual percentages will only be confirmed after the official numbers are published by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
As was the case for the first seven months this year, the evergreen Proton Saga and Persona remained popular with car buyers as they co..

Lucas and McLaren extend technology partnership for further three years

McLaren Group and Lucas are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership for a third time. The three-year agreement sees Lucas continue as McLaren Group Partner: Fit out and Finishing Specialists, enabling continued development and use of cutting edge Lucas technologies. Lucas has recently won the National Technology Award 2018 for manufacturing and construction… Continue reading Lucas and McLaren extend technology partnership for further three years

Mr Marchionne was a passionate industrialist

Mr Marchionne was a passionate industrialist, a titan of the automotive industry and a formidable business leader. Our great sporting rivalry and mutual respect in Formula 1 was enhanced by his tenure at the helm of Ferrari. His dedication to Ferrari was equalled by his intellect and forthright approach to business. He was a tough… Continue reading Mr Marchionne was a passionate industrialist

Ford GoRide Partners with Detroit Medical Center to Improve the Way Detroiters Get to the Doctor

Ford Motor Company has teamed up with the Detroit Medical Center to provide its non-emergency medical transportation service – Ford GoRide – across the health care provider’s network of eight hospitals and institutes Through bedside-to-bedside transportation featuring professional drivers, on-demand wheelchair service and properly outfitted Transit vans, Ford GoRide fits seamlessly with the mission of… Continue reading Ford GoRide Partners with Detroit Medical Center to Improve the Way Detroiters Get to the Doctor

Volkswagen expands its engagement in Africa: memorandums of understanding signed with Ghana and Nigeria

” Thomas Schaefer, Head of Sub-Saharan Region & Managing Director: Volkswagen Group South Africa, Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia and Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerenmaten, signed a MoU to build a plant and to explore the development of new mobility solutions in Ghana. New plants… Continue reading Volkswagen expands its engagement in Africa: memorandums of understanding signed with Ghana and Nigeria

Ford Salutes America’s Hardest Working Men and Women on Labor Day; Invites Others to Share Stories with #HardestWorking

  Ford – which helped create the middle class with the $5-a-day wage in 1914 and today employs the most U.S. hourly autoworkers – marks this Labor Day with a special campaign that celebrates America’s hardest workers The campaign, featuring TV and digital films, runs this Labor Day weekend. Ford invites Americans to join by… Continue reading Ford Salutes America’s Hardest Working Men and Women on Labor Day; Invites Others to Share Stories with #HardestWorking

Volvo Cars appoints new members to the Board of Directors

Volvo Cars appoints new members to the Board of Directors   Volvo Cars has appointed Michael Jackson and Jim Zhang as members of its Board of Directors. Mr Jackson, based in Luxembourg, is currently a Board Member at AXA UK PLC, KNEIP Communications and Blockchain SA. He is also a partner at Mangrove Capital and… Continue reading Volvo Cars appoints new members to the Board of Directors

Groupe PSA Looks into Manufacturing an Additional Model at Its Poissy Plant

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): At a special meeting of the Works Council on Friday 31 August, Pierre Long, Labour and Human Relations Manager at the Poissy plant, said: “The study we are undertaking should confirm that our facility meets the financial performance criteria to manufacture an additional competitive vehicle for our customers. All our… Continue reading Groupe PSA Looks into Manufacturing an Additional Model at Its Poissy Plant