Category: Automotive

ABB to commission chargers for autonomous EVs at Singapore’s new mega-port

Swiss electronics company ABB has won a contract from Singapore-based ST Engineering Land Systems to deliver and commission integrated smart charging points for a fleet of fully-electric Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) in Singapore’s new Tuas port. The autonomous vehicles, provided by Dutch manufacturing company VDL, will transport heavy shipping containers at the port terminal. The… Continue reading ABB to commission chargers for autonomous EVs at Singapore’s new mega-port

Europcar Wins 5 Travel Awards

Photo via Travelarz/Wikimedia. Europcar Privilege won five trophies at the 2019 Frequent Traveler Awards. Recognizing the world’s leading travel loyalty programs, the Frequent Traveler Awards are voted for by millions of frequent travelers, which makes these awards particularly gratifying.  Europcar won the following awards: Best Overall Promotion – Europe and Africa Best Loyalty Customer Service… Continue reading Europcar Wins 5 Travel Awards

BMW Group sales growth increases further in September

Munich. In the first nine months of the year, the BMW Group grew its worldwide sales by 1.7%, to 1,866,198 units. Deliveries in September were up 4.6% on the same month last year, with a total of 248,684 premium BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles delivered to customers. “Following the successful market launch of the new… Continue reading BMW Group sales growth increases further in September

Ford’s third-quarter China vehicle sales down 30.3% year-on-year to 131,060

FILE PHOTO: A visitor is reflected as he takes pictures of a new Ford Aspire car during its launch in New Delhi, India, October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) July-to-September vehicle sales in China fell 30%, as the U.S. automaker continues to lose ground in a prolonged sales… Continue reading Ford’s third-quarter China vehicle sales down 30.3% year-on-year to 131,060

Ford’s Q3 China vehicle sales down 30.3% y/y to 131,060

FILE PHOTO: A visitor is reflected as he takes pictures of a new Ford Aspire car during its launch in New Delhi, India, October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co’s (F.N) July-to-September vehicle sales in China fell 30%, as the U.S. automaker continues to lose ground in a prolonged sales… Continue reading Ford’s Q3 China vehicle sales down 30.3% y/y to 131,060

Reche & Sandalwood Fire Relief in Riverside County

In response to the Reche & Sandalwood Fires in Riverside County, Lyft is committed to doing our part to help those in need. Today, Lyft is activating its Wheels for All program to help those evacuating the fires with free transportation to local shelters.  We’re offering two free rides up to $15 each between now… Continue reading Reche & Sandalwood Fire Relief in Riverside County

Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors settle U.S. lawsuit over engine defects

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Motor is pictured at the second media day for the Shanghai auto show in Shanghai, China April 17, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) and Kia Motors (000270.KS) agreed to resolve class action litigation with U.S. owners of certain vehicles equipped with Theta… Continue reading Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors settle U.S. lawsuit over engine defects

Press Releases – Fuel cell vehicles: EU must act to build up much-needed hydrogen infrastructure

Brussels, 10 October 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Hydrogen Europe and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) are jointly calling on European policy makers to ramp up investments in EU-wide hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles. Fuel cell vehicles can contribute positively to the overall decarbonisation agenda of the EU.… Continue reading Press Releases – Fuel cell vehicles: EU must act to build up much-needed hydrogen infrastructure