How Chariot, in Concert with Chase and Smart Columbus, Is Working to Reduce Congestion in Central…

How Chariot, in Concert with Chase and Smart Columbus, Is Working to Reduce Congestion in Central Ohio By Dan Grossman, Ford Smart Mobility vice president, Global Microtransit Services No two cities are exactly the same. That holds true whether you’re discussing the local food scene or homegrown musical talent, and it’s equally true when it comes… Continue reading How Chariot, in Concert with Chase and Smart Columbus, Is Working to Reduce Congestion in Central…

Chariot expands to Columbus, Ohio with JPMorgan Chase commuter shuttle

Ford’s Chariot shared commuter shuttle service is expanding to its latest new market: Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus launch is in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, and initial service in the area will be specifically a shuttle for the company’s 400 Corporate Center employees located within the city. Chariot will operate daily shuttles for these employees staring… Continue reading Chariot expands to Columbus, Ohio with JPMorgan Chase commuter shuttle

Big portion of future GM electric vehicles for China market -exec

DETROIT, Jan 17 (Reuters) – General Motors Co’s China unit will sell a “substantial portion” of the automaker’s future electric vehicles, GM China President Matt Tsien said on Wednesday. In a briefing at GM headquarters, Tsien said, “China is at the heart of our electrification strategy.” Tsien did not say which GM brands would sell… Continue reading Big portion of future GM electric vehicles for China market -exec

Ghosn lays groundwork for withdrawal as Renault CEO

PARIS (Reuters) – Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA)(7201.T) is to pursue plans to create separate strategy and operations leadership roles, Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said on Wednesday in a sign he may pull back as boss of the French carmaker. Ghosn, who heads of the Renault-Nissan alliance that also includes Mitsubishi Motors (7211.T), had already stepped back from… Continue reading Ghosn lays groundwork for withdrawal as Renault CEO

Abrams Carsharing Advisors Rebrands as Abrams Mobility Advisors – News

Abrams Consulting Group, Inc. (“ACG”) announced that it will rebrand Abrams Carsharing Advisors (“ACA”) to Abrams Mobility Advisors on the automotive branch’s 10th anniversary. The decision reflects the evolution of automotive transportation beyond carsharing to include mobility alternatives, says Neil Abrams, president and founder of ACG. Logo courtesy of Abrams Consulting Group, Inc. “When Abrams… Continue reading Abrams Carsharing Advisors Rebrands as Abrams Mobility Advisors – News

UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VW) (VOWG_p.DE) reported a 4.3 percent rise in 2017 sales to 10.7 million vehicles, staying ahead of Toyota (7203.T) in the race to keep the title of world’s biggest carmaker although Renault-Nissan (RENA.PA) has forecast it would go top. Last year’s sales by the German firm, which is still dealing with… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Renault-Nissan’s Ghosn claims top spot despite VW record sales

GM sees 2018 profits roughly equal to 2017 with slightly lower U.S. market

General Motors Chairman and CEO Mary Barra told analysts Tuesday GM expects to exceed its 2017 profitability in North America and China. (Photo: Steve Fecht for General Motors) General Motors expects its 2018 profit to be in line with earnings from 2017, details of which it will report Feb. 6. But the automaker  will not… Continue reading GM sees 2018 profits roughly equal to 2017 with slightly lower U.S. market

Federal-Mogul Powertrain Supplies Engine Technologies for All 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2018

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Federal-Mogul Powertrain is supplying engine technologies for all 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2018 model year vehicles. Since the inception of the Wards 10 Best Engines competition 24 years ago, Federal-Mogul Powertrain has designed and manufactured leading technologies for many of the engines recognized each year as… Continue reading Federal-Mogul Powertrain Supplies Engine Technologies for All 10 of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2018