Go-Jek’s Southeast Asia expansion runs into a roadblock in the Philippines

Southeast Asian ride-hailing challenger Go-Jek has expanded into three new markets as it bids to expand beyond its native Indonesia, but it is having major issues getting into a fourth. The company — which rivals Grab, is valued at more than $6 billion and is backed by the likes of Google and Tencent — this… Continue reading Go-Jek’s Southeast Asia expansion runs into a roadblock in the Philippines

GM partners with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots to improve its EV charging solution

GM announced today that it is partnering with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots, three of the biggest charging networks in the US, in order to improve its electric vehicle charging solution for customers. While companies like Tesla are building their own charging networks to specifically cater to their own vehicles, several other automakers rely on third-party… Continue reading GM partners with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots to improve its EV charging solution

Careem provides 24/7 roadside assistance

We are extending our services to car owners, hence, we launched a 24/7 on-demand, on-site roadside assistance service for our customers. Currently, the service is available in Dubai and in collaboration with a third-party service provider who is an established roadside assistance company with a team of highly trained technicians.

Within this great service, we are excited to offer the following:

Battery Replacement (non-electric vehicles) on-site battery replacement in the case of an unrepairable dead battery
Emergency fuel service when a vehicle has run out of fuel
Flat tire repair using the customer’s spare tire
Battery Boosting for customers who just need a jump to get on their way

Service Fees
The service request will be free for all users via the Careem app, with fees paid directly to the service provider as follows:

Service
Customer Price

Battery Replacement
Free Service + battery cost (varies)

Emergency Fuel
100 AED service fee + fuel cost**

Flat Tire Repair (spare)
125 AE..

FCA will keep Jeep Wrangler production in Toledo – The Detroit News

Michael Martinez and Melissa Burden, The Detroit News Published 1:48 p.m. ET Sept. 1, 2015 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will keep building the Jeep Wrangler in Toledo (Photo: Detroit News file photo) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will keep building the Jeep Wrangler in Toledo, according to a union representative who was briefed on the automaker’s… Continue reading FCA will keep Jeep Wrangler production in Toledo – The Detroit News

‘The G is a G and it needs to stay a G’ | Interview with Mercedes R&D chief Ola Kaellenius – Autoblog – Autoblog

At the Detroit Auto Show, we got a chance to sit down with Ola Källenius, the head of Mercedes research and development. The 48-year-old Swede, who was previously head of AMG and Mercedes’ Alabama manufacturing facility, discussed a wide range of Benz-related topics. On the 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class introduced in Detroit, and how you make… Continue reading ‘The G is a G and it needs to stay a G’ | Interview with Mercedes R&D chief Ola Kaellenius – Autoblog – Autoblog

Koenigseggs at the Orange County Festival of Speed

Would you like to see a Koenigsegg Agera RS doing hot laps around a race track with Koenigsegg test driver, Niklas Lilja behind the wheel? Would you like BE IN THE CAR? If you’re in southern California this weekend, this could be your opportunity. A group of Koenigseggs will be on show AND in action… Continue reading Koenigseggs at the Orange County Festival of Speed

VW and Ford want to work together

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Tesla: Full Self Driving Is “Very Far Away” From Being Legal

The Best Policy Tesla might just kill the stereotype of the sleazy car salesperson. On Wednesday, Electrek shared refreshingly forthright emails Tesla sales advisers sent to buyers looking to purchase the company’s Full Self Driving (FSD) package. “Before I take your order for the FSD, I would like to point out that the legal aspect… Continue reading Tesla: Full Self Driving Is “Very Far Away” From Being Legal