Category: Automotive

Volvo Group Invests In Momentum Dynamics For Wireless Charging

Volvo is interested in wireless charging Volvo Group‘s subsidiary Volvo Group Venture Capital announced investment in U.S.-based wireless charging specialist Momentum Dynamics. Volvo didn’t disclose details of the transaction, besides the fact that it “has no significant impact on the Volvo Group’s earnings or financial position”, so we assume it’s just minority stake – important cash… Continue reading Volvo Group Invests In Momentum Dynamics For Wireless Charging

South Korea’s Battery Makers Invest Big Bucks To Stay In The Lead

3 H BY MARK KANE Manufacturers need to raise the bar to simply stay in the game The three major South Korean lithium-ion battery manufacturers – LG Chem, Samsung SDI and SK Innovation – are heavily investing in further growth to stay competitive in the global market. Yonhap lists the latest investment plans, which will… Continue reading South Korea’s Battery Makers Invest Big Bucks To Stay In The Lead

Lyft Partners with The COMET to Increase Mobility in Columbia

We’re proud to launch a historic partnership with the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, also known as The COMET to provide two innovative transportation programs. These new transit programs are aimed at increasing mobility for The COMET riders by expanding late-night jobs access services and improving access to fresh foods for Columbia residents that live… Continue reading Lyft Partners with The COMET to Increase Mobility in Columbia

Kia issues new U.S. recall of 68,000 vehicles for fire risks

The Kia logo is seen on a vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp (000270.KS) said on Wednesday it would recall 68,000 U.S. vehicles at risk of fuel leaks after it previously recalled them in 2017 for engine fire… Continue reading Kia issues new U.S. recall of 68,000 vehicles for fire risks

Press Releases – Steel import restrictions now definitive, leaving EU auto manufacturers “extremely disappointed”

Brussels, 16 January 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is extremely disappointed by the decision of EU member states to support the European Commission’s proposal to adopt definitive measures that will continue to restrict imports of steel into the EU. These measures do not take into account the needs of downstream users of… Continue reading Press Releases – Steel import restrictions now definitive, leaving EU auto manufacturers “extremely disappointed”

GM’s Cruise self-driving car venture plots a course to get its Seattle team up and running

Cruise Automation self-driving Chevy Volt took a scenic tour of Seattle, including the Pike Place Market, over the weekend. (Cruise Automation Photo / Stephen Brashear) The Seattle “tech talk” sponsored this week by GM’s autonomous-vehicle subsidiary, Cruise Automation, had all the hallmarks of a recruiting event for software engineers, plus an extra twist: the self-driving… Continue reading GM’s Cruise self-driving car venture plots a course to get its Seattle team up and running

Motorbikes and scooters in Rome: accidents decrease, but holes and manholes are scary

Motorbikes and scooters in Rome: accidents decrease, but holes and manholes are scary 01/16/2019 400,000 vehicles travel the streets of the capital every day, but 1 in 2 is not in compliance with the revision. Over 24% of interviewed motorcyclists use their smartphone to drive. January 23rd Safe Guide for 150 young people from Roman… Continue reading Motorbikes and scooters in Rome: accidents decrease, but holes and manholes are scary

Faconauto supports Anfac’s complaint to the European Commission

The dealers ‘association, Faconauto, today showed its support for the complaint filed by the employers’ association, Anfac, before the European Commission and before the Council for the Market Unit of the Law on Climate Change and Energy Transition of the Government of the Balearic Islands, by which diesel cars can not circulate on the islands… Continue reading Faconauto supports Anfac’s complaint to the European Commission

Thomas Müller – Biography

Thomas Müller was born on the 30th of May 1976 in Brazil. After studying mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Munich he entered the International Trainee Program of the AUDI AG in 2001. Following several positions in the development of braking control systems he was appointed executive assistant to the member of the board… Continue reading Thomas Müller – Biography