Category: Automotive

Ford launches layoff program for Brazil’s Camaçari plant

FILE PHOTO: The logo is seen on the bonnet of a new Ford Aspire car during its launch in New Delhi, India, October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo SAO PAULO (Reuters) – The Brazilian unit of Ford Motor Company said on Tuesday it was initiating a voluntary layoff program for its plant in Camaçari, in… Continue reading Ford launches layoff program for Brazil’s Camaçari plant

Uber expects a long wait before self-driving cars dominate – VentureBeat

(Reuters) — Uber expects it will be a long time before one of its biggest investments, self-driving cars, is ready for wide-scale deployment, a senior scientist said on Monday, as the ride-sharing firm gears up to go public. Raquel Urtasun, who is chief scientist at Uber Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) and heads the group’s unit… Continue reading Uber expects a long wait before self-driving cars dominate – VentureBeat

Mark LaNeve

Mark LaNeve is vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, a position he was named to in February 2015. In his role, LaNeve is responsible for all marketing, sales, service, customer care and dealer relations for the Ford and Lincoln brands. He is focused on continuing to build the Ford brand through innovative new digital… Continue reading Mark LaNeve

Madrid-based car sharing platform eccocar raises €495k

Mobility has become one of the main challenges of the 21st century. Having a personal vehicle is more expensive than ever, however most vehicles aren’t in use during 95% of their lifetime.

The Madrid-based carsharing platform eccocar offers fleet management services to car rental agencies, corporates, car dealers, public administrations, and communities. Unlike other existing platforms that are available in the market, eccocar allows the sharing of vehicles, thereby optimizing fleet size and reducing the number of vehicles used (and CO2 emissions).

Founded in 2015, eccocar has just raised €495k, which will be mainly used to implement its technology to boost the digitalization of the car rental sector. The round was led by investors from Valgine, CMC XXI and Pinama, with participation from Galician capital funds such as Xesgalicia, Vigo Activo, and various business angels.

With eccocar, users are able to manage the entire process of renting a car from their mobile phone, including op..

Uber, Lyft and the challenge of transportation startup profits

Transit has always required subsidies — can Uber and Lyft escape history? Tracey Lindeman 13 hours How much does transportation cost you? In most cities, bus or subway fare might set you back $3 or so. A tank of gas, maybe $30 or $40 depending on your car. An hour of street parking? Sometimes it’s… Continue reading Uber, Lyft and the challenge of transportation startup profits

Tesla’s new Autopilot computer is only at 5% capacity, current 2.5 at ~80%

Now that Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving computer is in production, CEO Elon Musk elaborated on the state of the capacity of the current generation versus the new more powerful computer. When Tesla introduced its second generation computer for Autopilot back in 2016, Musk confirmed that Tesla was starting to reach the limit of the first… Continue reading Tesla’s new Autopilot computer is only at 5% capacity, current 2.5 at ~80%

Scottish dealers sell cars faster than the rest of the UK

Data shows that used cars sell six days faster in Scotland than the nationwide average. CarGurus have shown that cars spend just 25 days on dealer forecourts in Scotland compared with to the average of 31 days across the UK. In comparison, Wales was the slowest selling region, averaging 35 days. In Scotland, the Vauxhall… Continue reading Scottish dealers sell cars faster than the rest of the UK

Fleet pooling avoids CO2 penalties of the EU: How Fiat threads a dirty CO2 deal with Tesla

Yep Dirty he can: An off-road vehicle of the Fiat Chrysler brand Jeep in a river crossing Maserati, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo – the Fiat Chrysler Group (FCA Show stock market chart) has some car brands in the program that stand for high-horsepower vehicles. These products have never been particularly economical or even low in emissions.… Continue reading Fleet pooling avoids CO2 penalties of the EU: How Fiat threads a dirty CO2 deal with Tesla