The history: Porsche, the electrical pioneer

Ferdinand Porsche, later the founder of the company of the same name, was fascinated by electricity even as a teenager. As early as 1893, the 18-year-old installed an electric lighting system in his parents’ house. In the same year Porsche joined Vereinigte Elektrizitäts-AG Béla Egger in Vienna. After four years there, he progressed from mechanic… Continue reading The history: Porsche, the electrical pioneer

Baojun Launches RM-5 and RC-6 in Chengdu

Baojun Launches RM-5 and RC-6 in Chengdu 2019-09-05 CHENGDU – Baojun today launched the RM-5 MPV and RC-6 sedan under its new diamond logo at the Chengdu Motor Show 2019. Equipped with industry-leading connectivity and class-leading driver-assistance technology, the two new nameplates represent Baojun’s latest intelligent mobility solutions. The RM-5 and RC-6 provide a new… Continue reading Baojun Launches RM-5 and RC-6 in Chengdu

BMW i Ventures’ Investment in Trifacta

September 12 2019 – We are excited to announce our investment in Trifacta, the leader in data cleaning and transformation. Trifacta provides a data wrangling software platform that enables data scientists, engineers and business analysts to accelerate data projects by using machine learning to recommend and ultimately automate the range of data transformations that data… Continue reading BMW i Ventures’ Investment in Trifacta

General Motors’ New In-Vehicle Technology Strengthens Connectivity Leadership and Enhances Customer Experience

General Motors’ New In-Vehicle Technology Strengthens Connectivity Leadership and Enhances Customer Experience Integration of Google’s Voice Assistant, Navigation and App Ecosystem to Launch in GM Infotainment Systems in 2021 2019-09-05 DETROIT – Building on nearly 25 years of connectivity leadership, General Motors today announced plans to introduce new in-vehicle technology that will enhance the overall… Continue reading General Motors’ New In-Vehicle Technology Strengthens Connectivity Leadership and Enhances Customer Experience

How Far Will Ford’s All-Electric SUV Take You? New Website Feature Lets You Map Your Journey

In 2020, Ford will launch its Mustang-inspired, all-electric SUV as part of a comprehensive line-up of electrified models. A recent Ford-commissioned survey* revealed that most people aspire to own an electrified vehicle one day, with almost half (45 per cent) claiming not stopping for fuel is a key benefit of owning one. However, 40 per… Continue reading How Far Will Ford’s All-Electric SUV Take You? New Website Feature Lets You Map Your Journey

ŠKODA delivers 88,100 vehicles in August

Alain Favey, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Sales and Marketing, says: “Thanks to strong demand for our SUV models KODIAQ and KAROQ, we were able to compensate for the effects of the current market trend in our largest market, China, in August. In the coming months, we expect new growth impetus from the launch of… Continue reading ŠKODA delivers 88,100 vehicles in August