With countries like India, France and Britain swearing off the sale of gasoline and diesel cars within 25 years, we’re cruising toward electric-car fueled roads. Prevalent as the vehicles are soon-to-become though, they still remain a mystery to most. If you’ve ever griped about the common task of having to stop and get gas (ahem…… Continue reading Plugging into electric vehicles facts and fears
Category: Automotive
Nissan strongly believes in after-sales
After the progress made in recent years, Nissan is working hard by 2020 to go even further in terms of after-sales. And in this context, the digitalization of the business will make sense. “We need to bring a unique customer service and experience, but in an accessible way.” We also need to understand that if… Continue reading Nissan strongly believes in after-sales
Opel launches voluntary departure plan in Germany
Opel has not having sealed the 2017 results PSA, it does not prevent the brand in the flash continues to pay the price of several years of losses. The management has therefore announced, on Tuesday, the launch of a voluntary departure plan for its German employees, regardless of age. “An attractive severance package will now… Continue reading Opel launches voluntary departure plan in Germany
Opel Launches Voluntary Leave Program
Rüsselsheim. An attractive severance package will be offered from now on to Opel employees of all areas at the German locations, following programs for partial retirement (ATZ) and early retirement (Senior Leave) already implemented since last December…
Ryder launches asset-sharing platform for commercial vehicles
DETROIT (Reuters) – U.S. truck leasing and rental company Ryder System Inc said on Tuesday it is launching an asset-sharing platform for commercial vehicles, paving the way for owners to rent out under-utilized vehicles from vans to big rigs the same way consumers use apps to share cars and homes. Ryder has been testing its… Continue reading Ryder launches asset-sharing platform for commercial vehicles
Opel plans voluntary redundancy payments for German employees
Already last year, Opel had introduced austerity measures. Now the crisis-ridden company wants to pay German employees up to 275,000 euros – if they go voluntarily. REUTERS / Opel Opel boss Michael Lohscheller Tuesday, 27.03.2018 18:21 clock The automaker Opel has launched a voluntary severance package for his German employees. Opel boss Michael Lohscheller said… Continue reading Opel plans voluntary redundancy payments for German employees
Parkmobile Launches Parking Availability Feature Making it Easier to Find On-Street Parking
ATLANTA, March 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Parkmobile, LLC, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, announced today the launch of a new app feature that will show on-street parking availability, making it easier for people to find a parking spot in over 100 cities across the United States. The new Parking… Continue reading Parkmobile Launches Parking Availability Feature Making it Easier to Find On-Street Parking
General Motors says S.Korean unit will file for bankruptcy if no union concessions by April 20
General Motors said its loss-making South Korean operations would file for bankruptcy if its union did not agree to cut labour costs by April 20, heaping pressure on workers and the South Korean government to swiftly agree a rescue plan. The U.S. automaker announced in February it would shut down one of its four factories in… Continue reading General Motors says S.Korean unit will file for bankruptcy if no union concessions by April 20
Op-Ed Contributor: New Leadership Has Not Changed Uber
Recently I asked a colleague why he used Uber. He said that the bus would cost $2.25, and Uber would cost about $5. So I asked him, “What if the price for Uber was $10?” He said he would take the bus. So because he was only paying half the cost of the ride, he… Continue reading Op-Ed Contributor: New Leadership Has Not Changed Uber
Alibaba, Ford unveil car vending machine in Guangzhou
The Super Test-Drive Center is offering over 100 Ford cars for the Chinese consumers. New Delhi: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group and US carmaker Ford have unveiled car vending machine in China’s southern city Guangzhou. The Super Test-Drive Center is offering over 100 Ford cars for the Chinese consumers. Alibaba also planning to build similar… Continue reading Alibaba, Ford unveil car vending machine in Guangzhou