@Honda: Honda Sets All-Time Fiscal Year Records for Automobile Production in China

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales and export results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 as well as for the month of March 2021. World Production   April 2020 – March 2021 March 2021   Units FY on FY Units YOY Japan 687,419  85.1% 65,356 … Continue reading @Honda: Honda Sets All-Time Fiscal Year Records for Automobile Production in China

@VW Group: Start of construction of new electric car plant in China002934

Volkswagen Group China has begun construction of an all-new MEB plant at Volkswagen Anhui recently. As the third of the Group’s pure-electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in China, following completion of the Anting (SAIC VW) and Foshan (FAW-VW) plants, the Volkswagen Anhui plant will be powered by green energy from day one. Due for completion mid-2022,… Continue reading @VW Group: Start of construction of new electric car plant in China002934

@Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, Announces Acquisition of Lyft’s Level 5 Division to Accelerate Software Innovation for Automated Drivin…

TOKYO, Apr 27, 2021 – (JCN Newswire) – Woven Planet Holdings, Inc. (“Woven Planet”), a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, has agreed to acquire Level 5, the self-driving division of Lyft, Inc. one of the largest ride-hailing companies in the world. This marks the first major deal for the newly established Woven Planet. The deal… Continue reading @Toyota: Woven Planet Holdings, a Subsidiary of Toyota, Announces Acquisition of Lyft’s Level 5 Division to Accelerate Software Innovation for Automated Drivin…

@Toyota: Managing Entropy in Autonomous Logistics: It’s Software-First for Pickle Robot

It’s a busy time for logistics. E-commerce is booming, and warehouses can’t keep up with the demand. The challenges are daunting — tasks are labor-intensive, the pace is frantic, and staffing shortages are perennial. While the industry is overdue for smarter solutions, robot startup investments require careful evaluation. Should robots be fully autonomous or collaborate… Continue reading @Toyota: Managing Entropy in Autonomous Logistics: It’s Software-First for Pickle Robot

@Toyota: Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota and Mazda Reach Agreement on Joint Development of Technical Specifications for Next-generation Vehicle Communications Devices

Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), Subaru Corporation (Subaru), Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd. (Daihatsu), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) reached an agreement to jointly develop technical specifications for next-generation vehicle communications devices and to promote the common use of communications systems, by using connected services to link automobiles and society with the aim… Continue reading @Toyota: Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota and Mazda Reach Agreement on Joint Development of Technical Specifications for Next-generation Vehicle Communications Devices

@Toyota: Toyota Launches Logistic Design Competition 2022

The 2022 edition of the Toyota Logistic Design Competition is now open to design students worldwide, to create and submit their original ideas on this year’s theme: urban micrologistics.  The competition is organised every two years by Toyota Material Handling Europe Design Center and Toyota’s European Design Development studio, ED2. The global logistics challenge is… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Launches Logistic Design Competition 2022

@Groupe PSA: PR NEARLY TWO-THIRDS OF UK SHOPPERS ARE PREPARED TO PAY MORE FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCE, FINDS CITROËN001634

Following a recent study, Citroën UK reports that 65% of participants said they would be willing to pay a premium for sustainably produced food. 61% of respondents would like to shop through retailers that operate in an environmentally friendly way. 45% of those surveyed said they would be more inclined to have their food shopping… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR NEARLY TWO-THIRDS OF UK SHOPPERS ARE PREPARED TO PAY MORE FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCE, FINDS CITROËN001634

@Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT is launching its lifestyle collection under the PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED label001631

For those of you who love performance, technicality and elegance, the Lion brand is launching a line of lifestyle clothing and accessories. The PEUGEOT Design Lab studio drew inspiration from the sophisticated design codes and meticulous materials of the new 508 PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED to create this new collection. The cap, polo shirt and jacket… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR PEUGEOT is launching its lifestyle collection under the PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED label001631