Munich. The BMW Group is in advanced discussions to ramp up the global success of its MINI brand through a new joint venture in China. A key element of the brand’s continued strategic development will be local production of future battery-electric MINI vehicles in the world’s largest market for electromobility. To this end, the BMW… Continue reading BMW Group plans joint venture for MINI electric vehicles in China
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Renault EASY CONNECT for Fleet, an ecosystem of connected business fleet management services
Thursday 22 February 2018 by Isabelle BEHAR – Cars Isabelle BEHAR Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest As part of Renault EASY CONNECT solutions, Renault Pro+ introduces Renault EASY CONNECT for Fleet, an ecosystem of connected services for business users that simplifies managing vehicle fleets and reduces running costs.… Continue reading Renault EASY CONNECT for Fleet, an ecosystem of connected business fleet management services
Ford Claims Title for World’s Largest Billboard Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™
Ford is now the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title-holder for the Largest billboard in the world after unveiling a 5,265 m2 advertisement – equivalent to 20 tennis courts – for the new Ford EcoSport sports utility vehicle (SUV) on the iconic Espana Building in central Madrid, Spain. A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS official adjudicator inspected the… Continue reading Ford Claims Title for World’s Largest Billboard Certified by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™
Ford Appoints Senior Leaders; Galhotra to Lead North America, Falotico to Head Lincoln, Marketing; McClelland to lead Ford Credit
Kumar Galhotra named group vice president and president, Ford North America Joy Falotico named group vice president, Lincoln and Chief Marketing Officer David McClelland named vice president of Ford and CEO of Ford Motor Credit Company Stuart Rowley named vice president and chief operating officer, Ford North America John Lawler named vice president, Strategy, Ford… Continue reading Ford Appoints Senior Leaders; Galhotra to Lead North America, Falotico to Head Lincoln, Marketing; McClelland to lead Ford Credit
Porsche introduces blockchain to cars
In collaboration with the Berlin-based start-up XAIN, Porsche is currently testing blockchain applications directly in vehicles. This makes the Zuffenhausen-based company the first automobile manufacturer to implement and successfully test blockchain in a car.
An eye for mistakes
Porsche develops artificial neural networks for Production 4.0.
This is how the software update from VW works
VW tries to avert a driving ban of diesel cars with a software update for manipulated models. What is to be held? Cover of a manipulated EA 189 Thursday, 22.02.2018 09:48 clock No internal combustion engine ever received larger negative headlines than the EA 189, commonly known as cheat diesel. VW was caught more than… Continue reading This is how the software update from VW works
Digital transformation at Porsche
Digital technology meets tradition: Porsche defines the next step for German engineering ingenuity.
Bye Bye BMW 3 Series: After 35 years, the BMW 3 Series Sedan rolls off the production line at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn for the last time
Rosslyn, South Africa. After 35 years, the last BMW 3 Series Sedan rolled off the production line today at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn in Pretoria. The plant has produced a total of 1,191,604 units and five generations of the BMW 3 Series. One in four BMW 3 Series Sedans of the current generation come from… Continue reading Bye Bye BMW 3 Series: After 35 years, the BMW 3 Series Sedan rolls off the production line at BMW Group Plant Rosslyn for the last time
Raj Nair, Ford’s President of North America, Exits Company
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Raj Nair, Ford’s President of North America, Exits Company