BMW said it will offer the all-electric versions of X1 compact SUV and the 5 Series as part of the German automaker’s plans to have 25 electrified models in its portfolio by 2023. BMW didn’t say exactly when an all-electric X1 or 5 Series might be available (TechCrunch reached out and will update if we… Continue reading BMW to sell all-electric versions of its 5 Series sedan and X1 SUV
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The Station: Winners and losers in Paris, Rivian sets a delivery date, Waymo and FCA deepen ties
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every Saturday in your inbox. Hello and welcome back to The Station, a newsletter dedicated to all the present and future ways people and packages move from Point A to Point B. It’s… Continue reading The Station: Winners and losers in Paris, Rivian sets a delivery date, Waymo and FCA deepen ties
Gojek appoints Amazon, Microsoft veteran as its new chief technology officer
Indonesia-based ride-hailing company and “super app” Gojek said today that it has named a new chief technology officer. Severan Rault, who previously held leadership positions at Amazon and Microsoft, takes over the role from Ajey Gore, who announced last month he was leaving for personal reasons. In a statement, the company said Rault will oversee… Continue reading Gojek appoints Amazon, Microsoft veteran as its new chief technology officer
Tesla is going to build ‘completely new batteries’ at Gigafactory Berlin, German official says
Tesla is going to build “completely new batteries” at Gigafactory Berlin, according to Brandenburg Minister of Economics Jörg Steinbach. When Elon Musk first announced Tesla’s plan to build a Gigafactory in Germany, the CEO said that Tesla will have battery cell production on site. However, earlier this month, Tesla submitted a new version of their… Continue reading Tesla is going to build ‘completely new batteries’ at Gigafactory Berlin, German official says
Tesla unveils real purple Model 3 and Model X as part of massive new video game marketing campaign
Tesla has unveiled its real purple wrapped Model 3 and Model X as part of a massive new video game marketing campaign with Tencent in China. We reported last week that Tesla partnered with Tencent to include Tesla vehicles in “Game of Peace,” China’s version of the popular PUBG mobile game. Both Tesla and Tencent,… Continue reading Tesla unveils real purple Model 3 and Model X as part of massive new video game marketing campaign
Meet Fluffy: Ford trains robotic dog to map its plants
CLOSE Ford is tapping four-legged robots at its Van Dyke Transmission Plant to laser scan the plant. The Detroit News Ford Motor Co. digital engineer Paula Wiebelhaus takes Fluffy outside for walks in the yard. Her cats hide from him. He has his own spot in a corner of the bedroom where after a run, he… Continue reading Meet Fluffy: Ford trains robotic dog to map its plants
Dealers see surge in demand for low mileage lease deals
Dealers are seeing a surge in demand for low mileage car leasing deals as a result of the lockdown. Leasing.com, the platform that provides leasing deals from franchised motor dealerships, independent brokers, motor manufacturers and leasing companies, said it has seen a 40% increase in demand for sub-5,000 mile contracts. Changes in lifestyle, commutes and… Continue reading Dealers see surge in demand for low mileage lease deals
Renault confirms the signing of Mesonero-Romanos, ex of Seat, for its Design team
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT (FRANCE), Jul 27 (EUROPA PRESS) – The French automaker Renault has confirmed the hiring of Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, former Design Director of the Spanish firm Seat, as a new member of the company’s Design team. As reported by the diamond company in a statement, Mesonero-Romanos will join the group’s Design team on October 1 and… Continue reading Renault confirms the signing of Mesonero-Romanos, ex of Seat, for its Design team
Michelin closes the semester in ‘red’, with losses of 137 million
PARIS, Jul 27 (EUROPA PRESS) – Michelin recorded a net loss of 137 million euros in the first six months of the year, entering ‘red numbers’ compared to profits of 844 million euros in the same period of 2019, according to data published Monday by the French company. The company explained that the coronavirus crisis… Continue reading Michelin closes the semester in ‘red’, with losses of 137 million
Liberbank and Next Electric Motors sign an alliance for the development of electric mobility
MADRID, Jul 27 (EUROPA PRESS) – Liberbank and the Valencian motorcycle manufacturer Next Electric Motors have signed a collaboration agreement to promote sustainable mobility and offer new options for electric mobility, by offering Next’s electric motorcycle models with special conditions and financing. In order to collaborate with the awareness of the change towards clean energy,… Continue reading Liberbank and Next Electric Motors sign an alliance for the development of electric mobility