Daimler puts 2.5 billion euros in new transporter

Tuesday, 06/02/2018 19:38 clock The vehicle manufacturer wants to invest 2.5 billion euros Daimler to boost its van sales. The money will be used for the market launch of a new Sprinter model, which was presented in Duisburg. The billions go into the development, the production and sales measures – partly the money has already… Continue reading Daimler puts 2.5 billion euros in new
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Mercedes-Benz reveals more details about MBUX on A-Class

The new A-Class is the first Mercedes-Benz model to feature the completely new multimedia system MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience, which also ushers in a new era in Mercedes me connectivity. The name MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience for the new infotainment system signifies that the user experience (UX: has first priority. A unique feature… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz reveals more details about MBUX on A-Class

Continental & Nvidia want leadership in Autonomous Driving

The two companies, Continental and Nvidia, agree on a collaboration for autonomous driving. A new cooperation in the field of autonomous driving is beginning. In doing so, the suppliers want Continentalwho is also the BMW coalition belongs to the Baidu partners and the IT specialist Nvidia cooperate. Nvidia works with many companies, especially the IT… Continue reading Continental & Nvidia want leadership in Autonomous Driving

After diesel manipulations: raid on Audi

Audi headquarters in Ingolstadt Prosecutors search the headquarters of the VW premium subsidiary. (Photo: AFP) The manipulation of diesel vehicles was instrumental in the AudiHeadquarters in Ingolstadt. Now the prosecutors are moving in again. In a raid on Tuesday, both the AudiCentral as well as the work in Neckarsulm searched. The goal of the 18… Continue reading After diesel manipulations: raid on Audi

Scania & Haylion Cooperation

The two companies Scania and Haylion Technologies want to work together for the development of autonomous e-vehicles. Scania Haylion cooperation signing. Source: Scania The vehicle manufacturer and VW Daughter, Scania, has been working for some time on the automation and networking of trucks, The development of technology will be pushed together with the Chinese company… Continue reading Scania & Haylion Cooperation

Hyundai Motor Company Introduces Its Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle ‘NEXO’ for the First Time.

Hyundai Motor Company introduced its fuel cell electric vehicle, which is the signature vehicle for eco-friendly vehicles, called ‘NEXO’ in South Korea for the first time. It can drive up to 609km with single charge and it can go 107km more than Toyota’s ‘Mirai (total range: 502km)’, which is currently number one in global sales.Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Company Introduces Its Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle ‘NEXO’ for the First Time.

Europcar Launches Pay-by-the-Hour Carsharing in Scotland

Europcar U.K.’s new pay-by-the-hour carsharing service has launched in several locations in Scotland, including the city of Inverness. Photo via Wikimedia/Hartmut Josi Bennohr Europcar U.K. has launched a pay-by-the hour carsharing service, Europcar Hourly Hire, in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, according to a report by Fleet News. Europcar has partnered with Highlands & Islands… Continue reading Europcar Launches Pay-by-the-Hour Carsharing in Scotland

Jaguar’s Technology Startup to Build Car Service Apps

Logo courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover. Jaguar Land Rover has launched InMotion, a new technology business that builds apps and on-demand services to overcome transport challenges. InMotion will begin testing a number of different services, such as carsharing and car ownership solutions, across North America, Europe, and Asia in the coming months. “With the development… Continue reading Jaguar’s Technology Startup to Build Car Service Apps

Socar Launches in Malaysia

A screen grab of the Socar app. Photo via Socar. South Korea-based carsharing startup Socar has launched in Malaysia, marking its first overseas expansion according to an article by Digital News Asia. The Socar fleet in Malaysia consists of 240 vehicles in the Klang Valley. Vehicles include the Perodua Axia, Honda City, Honda HR-V and… Continue reading Socar Launches in Malaysia

Car Rental Startup eZhire Raises Seed Investment

Dubai. Photo via Rivella/Pixabay Dubai-based startup eZhire, an on-demand rental car app, has raised seed funding in a round led by Jabbar Internet Group, according to an article by Entrepreneur Middle East. Investors Ali Al-Salim of Arkan Partners and Sahm Yaghi of Al Jal Investors were also part of the round. The amount was undisclosed,… Continue reading Car Rental Startup eZhire Raises Seed Investment