Category: Automotive

@Daimler: Concept EQT Marco Polo[1] provides a first outlook on a fully-fledged micro-camper

Electric premium small van as a base: the new EQT2 provides practical solutions for camping fans Mercedes‑Benz will unveil the Concept EQT Marco Polo1 on Friday, 2 December 2022 at 2 p.m. (CET), on the Mercedes me media online platform at https://media.mercedes-benz.com/EQT.The near-series concept vehicle provides a first outlook on a full-fledged, ex works micro… Continue reading @Daimler: Concept EQT Marco Polo[1] provides a first outlook on a fully-fledged micro-camper

Autocar’s Ukrainian journey to deliver aid in ambulances

On Sunday morning, the convoy makes Kraków. Too tall for car parks, it’s parked up safely in view of a police station. We find a hotel and rest.  Most of the drivers prepare to head home from here. I’m meant to as well, but the chance to continue onwards is offered and they could do… Continue reading Autocar’s Ukrainian journey to deliver aid in ambulances

@niche: Society of Plastics Engineers names INEOS Styrolution and Volkswagen Group as 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame Award Winners for designing the first mold-in-color weatherable grille002299

INEOS Styrolution’s, Luran S® ASA recognized as 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame award winner by the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Society of Plastics Engineers named the first mold-in-color weatherable grille, used on the 1987 Volkswagen Golf, made possible with Luran S ASA from INEOS Styrolution, as the 2022 Automotive… Continue reading @niche: Society of Plastics Engineers names INEOS Styrolution and Volkswagen Group as 2022 Automotive Innovation Hall of Fame Award Winners for designing the first mold-in-color weatherable grille002299

October Fleet Sales Up Nearly 49% YOY

Sales into rental and commercial were both up 58% year over year, while sales into government fleets were down just slightly at 0.3%. Graphic: Cox Automotive Sales into large fleets, not including sales into dealer and manufacturer fleets, increased 21% month over month in October to 148,721 units, according to an early estimate from Cox… Continue reading October Fleet Sales Up Nearly 49% YOY

Are You Tracking the Right Metrics in Revenue Management?

Some actionable metrics worth tracking are the number of rental days or utilization levels. Don’t worry about a vanity metric like total number of customers served, says Michael Meyer of Rate-Highway. Photo: Canva In today’s changing rate environment, advanced tools are important but aren’t always enough to keep up with revenue management. “Revenue management is perhaps once… Continue reading Are You Tracking the Right Metrics in Revenue Management?

Japan to seek U.S. flexibility on EV purchase incentives, Kyodo reports

TOKYO – Japan will ask the United States to be more flexible on electric vehicle (EV) purchase incentives for non-American carmakers, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing unidentified government sources. The move follows a statement from South Korea’s foreign ministry saying Seoul is seeking a three-year grace period on the U.S. Inflation Act to… Continue reading Japan to seek U.S. flexibility on EV purchase incentives, Kyodo reports

Charzer partners with Nirman Developers to install EV Charging Stations in Pune

Charzer, a leading EV charging station aggregation platform, has partnered with Nirman Developers to install EV charging stations across all their residential and commercial properties in Pune. The charging stations will be accessible to all the residents and visitors. In addition to installing the stations, Charzer will also maintain the charging stations through regular servicing.… Continue reading Charzer partners with Nirman Developers to install EV Charging Stations in Pune