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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

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

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

Europcar Launches First-Kilometer, Last-Kilometer Service

Photo courtesy of Europcar In an effort to solve the first-kilometer, last-kilometer gap, Europcar announced the launch of its new Global Driver Services. Using U.K. ride-hailing tech platform Brunel, Europcar customer will now be able to book a chauffeur for the first and last kilometer of their trips in most European countries. Customers can choose… Continue reading Europcar Launches First-Kilometer, Last-Kilometer Service

Zoomcar Plans to Expand, Add Services

Zoomcar recently announced the launch of  PEDL, a private cycle-sharing service in Bangalore. Photo via Indianhilbilly/Wikimedia  Zoomcar announced that its revenue has grown 40% compared to this quarter last year, according to an article by Indian CEO. The startup plans to expand to more Southeast Asian and African countries in 2018. Additionally, Zoomcar recently announced… Continue reading Zoomcar Plans to Expand, Add Services

NVIDIA will power Continental’s self-driving car platform

Rick Wilking / Reuters German automotive components producer Continental has partnered with NVIDIA to produce a full-scale self-driving car platform. It will use the GPU maker’s autonomous vehicle hardware and software setup, DRIVE, to make a unified platform that prospective automakers and others can build their own self-driving cars upon. NVIDIA will provide the Xavier… Continue reading NVIDIA will power Continental’s self-driving car platform

Fair Raises Funding; Acquires Skurt

Fair, a Santa Monica, CA-based provider of an app that lets people shop, get approved and pay for cars, closed a strategic equity funding of undisclosed amount. The round was led by next47, with participation from BMW, CreditEase FinTech Investment Fund, Millennium Technology Value Partners, 137 Ventures, G Squared, and Upfront Ventures. Led by Scott… Continue reading Fair Raises Funding; Acquires Skurt

Sondors’ three-wheeled EV is affordable and stylish

Starting a new car company is tough. In fact, it’s nearly impossible. Then Tesla pulled it off. As we transition from the internal combustion engine to electrification, startups and even a few established players are taking a chance on EVs. Building a three-wheeled autocycle isn’t revolutionary, exactly. But making an EV starting at $10,000, with… Continue reading Sondors’ three-wheeled EV is affordable and stylish

BRIEF-Fiat Chrysler says Tim Kuniskis appointed head of Alfa Romeo, Maserati brands

Feb 5 (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles says: * APPOINTED TIM KUNISKIS AS HEAD OF ALFA ROMEO AND MASERATI BRANDS * REID BIGLAND REMAINS HEAD OF U.S. SALES AND PRESIDENT OF FCA CANADA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom) Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.