SINGAPORE AND LONDON, UK – 25 June, 2019 – Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading everyday super app and Splyt Technologies, the London-based, global mobility marketplace, have announced an enhanced collaboration to give travellers convenient access to ride-hailing services anywhere in the world. While the ride-hailing industry has moved towards consolidation in recent years, it remains a… Continue reading Grab and Splyt partner to make it easy to get a ride anywhere in the world
Category: Automotive
Sales of passenger cars have their worst month of June in three years by the channel of individuals
The registrations of cars and SUVs decreased by 8.3% in the first semester, while in the accumulated drop by 5.7%. The registrations of light commercial vehicles fell by 4.6% in June, but maintained the growth throughout the year. The industrial vehicles, buses, coaches and minibuses close the month of June with an increase of 35.6%.… Continue reading Sales of passenger cars have their worst month of June in three years by the channel of individuals
Brussels investigates Spain’s plan to grant almost 21 million to the PSA plant in Vigo
BRUSSELS, Jul 1 (EUROPA PRESS) – The European Commission announced on Monday the opening of an in-depth investigation to assess whether Spain’s plan to grant 20.7 million in aid to the PSA Peugeot Citroën plant in Vigo complies with European standards on State aid for regional purposes , as reported in a statement. Spain notified… Continue reading Brussels investigates Spain’s plan to grant almost 21 million to the PSA plant in Vigo
Bridgestone will invest 36 million in digitizing its plants in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
MADRID, Jul 1 (EUROPA PRESS) – Tire manufacturer Bridgestone will invest 36 million euros in the digitization of its production operations and the creation of smart factories of the future in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the company said in a statement. Likewise, this investment will enable the employees of the company to improve… Continue reading Bridgestone will invest 36 million in digitizing its plants in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Investindustrial studies to acquire an additional 3% in Aston Martin
LONDON, Jul 1 (Reuters / EP) – The main shareholder of the automotive firm Aston Martin, Strategic European Investment Group, managed by Investindustrial, is studying the possibility of acquiring an additional 3% of the company and thus achieving 34% of the capital. Strategic European Investment Group currently holds 31% of the capital of the British… Continue reading Investindustrial studies to acquire an additional 3% in Aston Martin
BlackBerry and LG expand partnership to drive advancements in connected and autonomous vehicle technology
BlackBerry Limited announced that it is expanding its partnership with LG Electronics Inc. to accelerate the deployment of connected and autonomous vehicle technology for automotive OEMs and suppliers around the world. As part of the agreement, LG Electronics will use a range of BlackBerry QNX software and services to build next-generation digital consolidated cockpits, including infotainment… Continue reading BlackBerry and LG expand partnership to drive advancements in connected and autonomous vehicle technology
Automotive: EU-Mercosur deal delighting European manufacturers
The misfortune of some makes the happiness of others. Yes European farmers are worried about the consequences of a free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay), car manufacturers rejoice, hoping “Take advantage of the reduction of customs duties” provided by the text. Currently, customs tariffs on cars… Continue reading Automotive: EU-Mercosur deal delighting European manufacturers
Chief lawyers barely make it to the boardrooms
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Fake noise will be added to new electric cars starting today in the EU
All new models of electric cars sold in the European Union must now make artificial noise under certain conditions, reports BBC News. Acoustic Vehicle Alert Systems (aka, AVAS) will need to be installed in new models of hybrid and electric cars introduced from today onward, and all existing models by July 2021. With an AVAS… Continue reading Fake noise will be added to new electric cars starting today in the EU
EU roads are the safest in the world
It’s well-known: trains that arrive on time do not make headlines, and progress on road safety even less. Yet, while traffic has tripled in thirty years, “the number of people killed on the roads of the European Union has dropped by more than half, from 54,900 in 2001 to 25,300 in 2017,” says the Association.… Continue reading EU roads are the safest in the world