Volkswagen and Mercedes are in the sights of the authorities, the transporters T6 and Vito threatens an official recall. For the Porsche Macan threatens the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt even the withdrawal of the type approval. Volkswagen VW T6 Friday, 16.02.2018 13:18 clock For a long time, the federal government and the auto companies had a harmonious relationship.… Continue reading Car companies are threatening new callback
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Self-Driving Cars Need Standardized Software to Avoid Crashes
Fans of self-driving cars will have breathed a sigh of relief at the news that Uber and Google’s Waymo, two giants in the industry, have settled their intellectual-property lawsuit. This removes a huge distraction for companies, and freeing them up to focus on their own research. So that’s good. Driverless cars will be an incredible… Continue reading Self-Driving Cars Need Standardized Software to Avoid Crashes
PROJECT TO TRANSFORM FAURECIA (SA) INTO A EUROPEAN COMPANY (SE)
At its meeting on February 15, 2018, the Faurecia Board of Directors decided to submit a proposal to shareholders to convert Faurecia as a “European Company” (Societas Europaea, SE) Around half of Faurecia’s sales currently come from Europe, where the Group has around 45,000 employees – including 10 000 in France – in 110 production sites… Continue reading PROJECT TO TRANSFORM FAURECIA (SA) INTO A EUROPEAN COMPANY (SE)
New Typhon
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Uber’s losses narrowed in Q4, but there’s still work to do
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Transportation and Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. US ride-hailing giant Uber revealed its Q4 and full-year 2017 financials earlier this week. Below are some of the highlights: The company’s losses narrowed nearly 25% from $1.46 billion in… Continue reading Uber’s losses narrowed in Q4, but there’s still work to do
New Hendy dealership for Mazda, Kia and Honda in Eastleigh
Hendy Automotive is building a new multi-franchise dealership in Eastleigh Hampshire for Mazda, Kia and Honda. The company’s existing Leigh Road facility will now sell Ford. The new showrooms are expected to employ 90 people and the project is part of a partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council, which retains ownership of the site. Features include… Continue reading New Hendy dealership for Mazda, Kia and Honda in Eastleigh
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance CEO claims to be ‘only carmaker making money selling electric cars’
Several automakers have been open about their difficulty making money by selling electric cars, or in some cases they don’t even try to make a profit and instead focus solely on getting the ZEV credits. Carlos Ghosn, chairman of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, claims that they are ahead of the game when it comes to making money… Continue reading Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance CEO claims to be ‘only carmaker making money selling electric cars’
H-E-B acquires Texas-based on-demand company Favor
H-E-B has acquired Favor, the on-demand delivery service out of Texas. Favor will continue to operate as an independent wholly owned subsidiary of the grocery chain. The company first in 2013, bringing a Texas-tailored approach to on-demand delivery. While many on-demand services, such as Postmates, focus on high-density areas like NYC and San Francisco, Favor… Continue reading H-E-B acquires Texas-based on-demand company Favor
Carlos Ghosn continues as Renault boss until 2022
Renault Group boss Carlos Ghosn has been tasked with making the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance “irreversible” by ensuring better integration, as the company’s board of directors decided to renew his position for another four years. Implementing Renault’s ‘Drive the future’ mid-term plan will be Ghosn’s main focus, with that plan ending in the same year as Ghosn’s extended tenure comes… Continue reading Carlos Ghosn continues as Renault boss until 2022
Limebike Raises $70M B+ Round As Bike Sharing Competition Intensifies
US-based bike sharing company LimeBike has raised a US$70 million B+ round, the company announced today. The funds will suppport the company’s expansion beyond its core bike rental business, to include electric bikes and scooters, differentiating it from Chinese bike sharing giants such as Mobike and ofo. California-based Fifth Wall Ventures led the funding round, which brings… Continue reading Limebike Raises $70M B+ Round As Bike Sharing Competition Intensifies