Rosslyn, South Africa. After 35 years, the last BMW 3 Series Sedan rolled off the production line today at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn in Pretoria. The plant has produced a total of 1,191,604 units and five generations of the BMW 3 Series. One in four BMW 3 Series Sedans of the current generation come from… Continue reading Bye Bye BMW 3 Series: After 35 years, the BMW 3 Series Sedan rolls off the production line at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn for the last time
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Hyundai’s Next-Generation Fuel Cell Vehicle NEXO Boasts World’s Best Driving Range
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — It’s been a busy start to the year for Hyundai’s next-generation fuel cell vehicle NEXO, scheduled to be released in Korea next month. Unveiled at CES 2018 as the technological flagship of Hyundai’s growing eco-vehicle portfolio, the NEXO SUV model is set to spearhead Hyundai Motor’s plans to… Continue reading Hyundai’s Next-Generation Fuel Cell Vehicle NEXO Boasts World’s Best Driving Range
India: Tata said to be mulling sale of auto components unit
February 22, 2018 Tata group is planning to sell its automotive parts manufacturing company Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd (TACO), two people aware of the matter said. The group is currently in talks to hire an investment bank to manage the sale, the first of the two said on condition of anonymity. The sale process is… Continue reading India: Tata said to be mulling sale of auto components unit
Novelty
The Group launches the “Plastic Omnium” application available on smartphones and tablets. The Group is launching a PLASTIC OMNIUM application that provides smartphone and tablet users with real-time access to the Group’s financial news. It gathers useful regulated information such as the stock market price, the financial calendar, press releases, publications, as well as shareholder… Continue reading Novelty
Eliminating range anxiety: New services are making electromobility fit for everyday use
Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. According to preliminary figures, its 2017 sales came to 47.4 billion euros, or 61 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility that is accident-free, emissions-free, and stress-free,… Continue reading Eliminating range anxiety: New services are making electromobility fit for everyday use
From vision to business: Connected driving is becoming a growth area
Presentation by Dr. Volkmar Denner,chairman of the board of management ofRobert Bosch GmbH,at the Bosch ConnectedWorld press briefingon February 21, 2018, in Berlin. Check against delivery. Ladies and gentlemen: Connectivity is the future, and the future of mobility in particular. By that I mean not just modernizing the road and rail networks, but connecting all… Continue reading From vision to business: Connected driving is becoming a growth area
Entering the ridesharing business
Berlin and Stuttgart, Germany – Bosch is entering the ridesharing business. The supplier of technology and services has acquired Splitting Fares Inc. (SPLT), a U.S. start-up based in Detroit. SPLT operates a platform that allows companies, universities, and municipal authorities to offer their workforces ridesharing services. The B2B approach is designed especially for commuters. SPLT… Continue reading Entering the ridesharing business
Raj Nair, Ford’s President of North America, Exits Company
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Raj Nair, Ford’s President of North America, Exits Company
Argentina Welcomes Country’s First Carsharing Service
Photo courtesy of MyKeego MyKeego, the first car-sharing system in Argentina, has launched in Buenos Aires in the city’s Nordelta district. The company, founded by brothers Geronimo Perez Terra and Rodrigo Terra, offers hourly and daily rentals that can be booked 24 hours a day. The app-based carsharing company has plans to serve downtown Buenos… Continue reading Argentina Welcomes Country’s First Carsharing Service