TU-Automotive, Detroit, MI, USA, June 7, 2018 TomTom (TOM2) today announced that it has teamed up with ParkWhiz, a leading provider of parking services. ParkWhiz will provide TomTom with access to one of the largest databases of dedicated public parking facilities for the United States and Canada. By integrating the parking information with its… Continue reading TomTom Teams Up with ParkWhiz to Power Parking Solutions in North America
Category: Automotive
GM and Honda are partnering to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles
GM and Honda are both aiming to get more serious about electric vehicles and that means securing a supply of high-performance batteries. In order to achieve that, the two major automakers are announcing today a new partnership to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles. Home Solar Power The goal will be to develop “new advanced… Continue reading GM and Honda are partnering to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles
GM Teams With Honda To Develop Next-Gen Advanced Battery
It’s an unexpected partnership on battery development that we didn’t see coming. But we welcome it for sure. More Battery Info Just moments ago, General Motors and Honda jointly announced this: “…an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery… Continue reading GM Teams With Honda To Develop Next-Gen Advanced Battery
In Blanquefort, Ford factory now threatened with closure
“Anger!”. This is how Philippe Poutou, former candidate for the presidency of the Republic and employee of Ford Blanquefort (Gironde), concluded one of his tweets Thursday, June 7. A reaction to the announcement of the opening of “information consultation on a closure project” of the site by the management of the American manufacturer, on the… Continue reading In Blanquefort, Ford factory now threatened with closure
Populist Doug Ford set to win Ontario polls, promises prosperity
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Progressive Conservative Party, led by populist Doug Ford, is on track for a sweeping victory in Canada’s most populous province, Canadian networks projected on Thursday, as Ford declared the province is “open for business.” Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Doug Ford attends his election night party with his wife Karla Ford (L)… Continue reading Populist Doug Ford set to win Ontario polls, promises prosperity
Cadillac shuns Detroit, will keep its headquarters in New York
Cadillac House in New York (Photo: General Motors) General Motors’ luxury brand’s new boss will keep Cadillac’s headquarters in New York despite the ouster of the executive who led the move from Detroit. Steve Carlisle will commute to Detroit or anywhere elsewhere in the world, as is needed to transform Cadillac into a top-selling luxury brand, GM said. “It’s 100… Continue reading Cadillac shuns Detroit, will keep its headquarters in New York
Ford’s Automatic Transmission Facility in Bordeaux, France, Starts Information and Consultation Process; Priority Remains to Find a New Owner
Ford Aquitaine Industries (FAI) starts an information and consultation process to provide clarity for workforce Priority remains to find a viable new owner with a sustainable business plan for FAI, with good progress to date Comprehensive social plan includes redeployment, early retirement programs, and measures to help employees find new employers should no new owner… Continue reading Ford’s Automatic Transmission Facility in Bordeaux, France, Starts Information and Consultation Process; Priority Remains to Find a New Owner
Thursday briefing: Waymo’s self-driving cars have travelled 7 million miles
Waymo Your WIRED daily briefing. Today, Waymo’s autonomous vehicles have covered millions more miles than its rivals’, Cambridge Analytica bought data from Experian and Axicom, Softbank has sold off Arm China and more. Get WIRED’s daily briefing in your inbox. Sign up here Advertisement 1. Waymo’s self-driving cars have travelled 7 million miles Alphabet’s autonomous… Continue reading Thursday briefing: Waymo’s self-driving cars have travelled 7 million miles
Ford plans to close Bordeaux plant if no buyer found
PARIS (Reuters) – Ford (F.N) plans to close its Blanquefort gearbox plant in southwestern France if no buyer can be found for the site, which employs 900 workers, the U.S. carmaker said on Thursday. The Ford logo is seen at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York,… Continue reading Ford plans to close Bordeaux plant if no buyer found
Audi expands mobility network in Asia
The mobility offering of the four rings continues to grow: With the opening of a new location in Tokyo, Audi on demand is now also available in Japan. In Hong Kong, three further mobility hubs extend the offering. The premium brand also offers its mobility services in Beijing, San Francisco, Singapore and Munich. read on