The head of Ford’s US operations is leaving the company immediately following an internal investigation into inappropriate behaviour. The carmaker said its inquiry had concluded that some of Raj Nair’s actions had been “inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct”. Ford did not specify why the investigation was started nor what it uncovered. Mr Nair… Continue reading Ford executive leaves over inappropriate behaviour
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Apple is trying to lock down battery components before electric carmakers get them
Apple is in talks to buy cobalt directly from miners to help shield it from any shortages sparked by the boom in electric cars, according to a report from Bloomberg. Cobalt is a key mineral used in lithium-ion batteries, and Bloomberg says that Apple is looking to secure contracts for several thousand metric tons of… Continue reading Apple is trying to lock down battery components before electric carmakers get them
Production of all diesel variants stopped for the time being: Porsche bans the diesel from the engine compartment
All articles and backgrounds 02/21/2018 Production of all diesel variants initially stopped Porsche banishes the diesel engine from the engine compartment Porsche Sunken in the diesel mire: Porsche has ceased production of the Macan S Diesel on 15 February 2018 The sports car manufacturer Porsche dares a very unusual for German car brands step: The… Continue reading Production of all diesel variants stopped for the time being: Porsche bans the diesel from the engine compartment
Avis steers into crowded field for managing ride services fleets
By Nick Carey DETROIT, – When Avis Budget Group Inc reports its results on Wednesday, executives under pressure from restive shareholders will likely point to the potential for profits from managing fleets of vehicles for ride services and robo-taxi companies. Avis, however, won’t be alone in chasing revenue from the same ride service companies that… Continue reading Avis steers into crowded field for managing ride services fleets
After Quandt redeployment at BMW: Who in Germany’s top companies has the shots
New power relations at BMW: After the siblings Stefan Quandt (l.) And Susanne Klatten (r.) Have divided the voting rights of their 2015 deceased mother Johanna Quandt among themselves, Stefan Quandt now has, as this week became known, with a share of 25 , 83 percent of the voting rights over a blocking minority at… Continue reading After Quandt redeployment at BMW: Who in Germany’s top companies has the shots
Customers test “eActros”: Daimler plans to mass-produce electric trucks from 2021
All articles and backgrounds 02/21/2018 Customers test “eActros” Daimler plans to build electric trucks from 2021 onwards Daimler Mercedes-Benz eActros in action Daimler comes with the preparations for a series production of the 2016 featured heavy electric trucks Ahead. Ten customers this year will test ten of the intended for urban delivery traffic vehicle “eActros”… Continue reading Customers test “eActros”: Daimler plans to mass-produce electric trucks from 2021
Uber officially launches Uber Express POOL, a new twist on shared rides
Uber has launched Uber Express POOL officially after a lengthy trial period that kicked off in San Francisco last November, and has until now remained available only in that market. Starting today, it’s coming to DC, LA, Miami, Philadelphia, San Diego and Denver, and more cities will be added over the next few weeks and… Continue reading Uber officially launches Uber Express POOL, a new twist on shared rides
Bosch buys U.S. start-up to expand connected-drive ops
BERLIN, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Germany’s Robert Bosch said it has acquired a carpooling start-up in the United States and created a new digital unit to further its expansion into data-based mobility services. Privately-held Bosch has purchased Detroit-based Splitting Fares Inc (SPLT), which offers carpooling services to about 140,000 users in the United States, Mexico… Continue reading Bosch buys U.S. start-up to expand connected-drive ops
Bosch starts new division, acquires U.S. carpooling start-up
Feb 21 (Reuters) – Germany’s Robert Bosch on Wednesday created a new division to expand its reach in the markets for ride services and connected vehicles and acquired a small U.S. ride services company as part of the strategic shift. The carpooling start-up Splitting Fares Inc, whose app connects people who share the same route… Continue reading Bosch starts new division, acquires U.S. carpooling start-up
Bosch acquires B2B rideshare startup SPLT and establishes mobility service arm
Bosch has acquired a ridesharing startup called SPLT that offered employers, universities and municipal authorities workforce-focused ridesharing services to help them offer shared commute as a means of increasing convenience and alleviating route congestion. Bosch, a leading global automotive industry supplier, is also establishing a new dedicated mobility services division, a sign of the changing… Continue reading Bosch acquires B2B rideshare startup SPLT and establishes mobility service arm