Category: Automotive

Opel’s pre-agreement provides for wage freeze in 2018 and increases of 50% and 60% of the CPI for the following years

Updated 01/29/2018 23:21:05 CET ZARAGOZA, 29 Jan. (EUROPA PRESS) – The pre-agreement signed on Monday by the management of Opel Spain and three of the five unions that make up the works council –UGT, CC.OO. and Acumagme– foresees salary freeze for 2018. Then, increases of 50 percent of the real CPI for 2019 and 2020… Continue reading Opel’s pre-agreement provides for wage freeze in 2018 and increases of 50% and 60% of the CPI for the following years

BMW’s new lease lets you drive for ridesharing services

It’s not always obvious, but many car leases don’t allow you to drive with ridesharing services or rent your car to others. And it’s no surprise as to why — the high mileage and varying driving habits aren’t going to help the car’s condition when the lease is over. BMW, however, is sticking its neck… Continue reading BMW’s new lease lets you drive for ridesharing services

Via in all 5 boroughs!

Published January 29, 2018 6:00 am, Via NYC
Via in all 5 boroughs!
Get ready to paint the town Via blue — you can now Via EVERYWHERE in New York City!

In a congested city like ours, everyone can and should benefit from smart shared rides. Together with you, our loyal Via-istas, we’ve built the most affordable and convenient way to get around all five boroughs.

Now, whether you’re grabbing dim sum in Flushing, checking in on the tigers at the Bronx Zoo, or commuting from Staten Island, Via will get you there.

In Big Apple lovin’,

Team Via NYC
www.ridewithvia.com

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Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London

Transport Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London Commuters will be able to pre-book seats on an app, with four routes being approved by TfL A Ford Chariot shuttle bus van in San Francisco. Photograph: Tommy Lau/AP An experimental shuttle bus service operated by Ford has been approved by London’s transport… Continue reading Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London

Nancy E. Cooper Joins Aptiv Board of Directors

GILLINGHAM, England, Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), a global technology company enabling the future of mobility, today announced Nancy E. Cooper has been named to its board of directors, effective as of Feb.15, 2018. “We are honored and excited to have Nancy joining the Aptiv Board of Directors,” said Kevin Clark, president and… Continue reading Nancy E. Cooper Joins Aptiv Board of Directors

BMW takes full ownership of DriveNow’s car sharing service (updated)

BMW has been synonymous with DriveNow’s car sharing service for several years, and today it’s cementing that commitmen. The German auto brand has taken full ownership of DriveNow by acquiring Sixt’s stake in the company. This gives BMW “all options” for mobility services in the future — it’s free to take the tech-savvy rental platform… Continue reading BMW takes full ownership of DriveNow’s car sharing service (updated)

PROTON DEALERS SHOW CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE OF THE BRAND – MORE UPGRADING TO 3S AND 4S CENTRES

PRESS PROTON DEALERS SHOW CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE OF THE BRAND – MORE UPGRADING TO 3S AND 4S CENTRES Posted on Jan 25, 2018 Subang Jaya, 25 January 2018 – Raring to go, PROTON recently held its second batch of the Dealers Network Upgrade agreement signing ceremony, at the PROTON Centre of Excellence. The ceremony… Continue reading PROTON DEALERS SHOW CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE OF THE BRAND – MORE UPGRADING TO 3S AND 4S CENTRES

Adient’s Q1 results impacted by headwinds in Seat Structures & Mechanisms (SS&M) business

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Adient (NYSE: ADNT), a global leader in automotive seating, today announced first quarter earnings. Q1 GAAP net income and EPS diluted of $(216) million and $(2.32), respectively; Q1 adjusted-EPS diluted of $1.06 Q1 Adjusted-EBIT of $163 million (margin of 3.9%) Cash and cash equivalents of $390 million at December… Continue reading Adient’s Q1 results impacted by headwinds in Seat Structures & Mechanisms (SS&M) business

VW condemned for testing diesel fumes on humans and monkeys

Volkswagen (VW) VW condemned for testing diesel fumes on humans and monkeys Experiments involved monkeys and humans breathing in exhaust fumes for hours at a time The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, said VW’s diesel experiments on humans and monkeys were ‘not ethically justifiable in any shape or form’. Photograph: Daniel Roland/AFP/Getty Images Volkswagen, the world’s… Continue reading VW condemned for testing diesel fumes on humans and monkeys