Magna Announces Outlook

Continuing to grow sales faster than vehicle production through 2020 Accelerating free cash flow1 in 2018-2020 period AURORA, ON, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) today announced its financial outlook for 2018 and 2020.  Don Walker, Magna’s Chief Executive Officer (CNW Group/Magna International Inc.) Vince Galifi, Magna’s Chief Financial… Continue reading Magna Announces Outlook

Spotlight on Singapore: Grab x Hyundai, ComfortDelGro x Uber & Volvo x NTU

Spotlight on Singapore: Grab x Hyundai, ComfortDelGro x Uber & Volvo x NTU Welcome to our weekly news highlights by Splyt, the place where you‘ll find the most relevant information about the urban mobility scene. Follow us for updated news, we post every Tuesday! Here is what happened last week: Hyundai Invests in Grab And yet, another automaker… Continue reading Spotlight on Singapore: Grab x Hyundai, ComfortDelGro x Uber & Volvo x NTU

BMW Group acquires Parkmobile, LLC to become world’s leading provider of digital parking solutions

Munich. The BMW Group has acquired Parkmobile, LLC, the largest provider of mobile parking services in North America, in January 2018, making the BMW Group the leading international provider of digital parking solutions. With its corporate strategy NUMBER ONE > NEXT, the BMW Group is firmly focused on the mobility of the future and investing… Continue reading BMW Group acquires Parkmobile, LLC to become world’s leading provider of digital parking solutions

SEAT to showcase the present and future of the automobile at the Mobile World Congress 2018

SEAT is attending the Mobile World Congress 2018 with a spectacular portfolio full of developments in connectivity. Participating this year for the fourth time in a row, the brand is going to showcase its latest solutions and advances in Easy Mobility, which is its strategy for developing future mobility. The fully customisable SEAT Simulator, the… Continue reading SEAT to showcase the present and future of the automobile at the Mobile World Congress 2018

Chinese Carmaker May Use Fiat Chrysler for Foothold in United States

“In the first half of this year, we will establish a North American sales company that will be responsible for developing the dealership network,” Mr. Jun said. “We will explore all sorts of channels including partnering with F.C.A. as well as others.” Sergio Marchionne, Fiat Chrysler’s chief executive, said his company was ready to assist… Continue reading Chinese Carmaker May Use Fiat Chrysler for Foothold in United States

Geely to Use Volvo’s Europe Plants to Manufacture New Car Brand

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. and its Volvo Cars unit will make Lynk & Co vehicles at Volvo plants in Europe, according to one company executive. Details of the plan will be unveiled this year, according to Geely CEO An Conghui, who also said the automaker is considering setting up its own factory on… Continue reading Geely to Use Volvo’s Europe Plants to Manufacture New Car Brand

Strong acceleration in 2017: Groupe PSA worldwide sales up 15.4%

•    Groupe PSA sold 3,632,3001  vehicles worldwide•    4th consecutive year of improvement in Groupe PSA sales•    Successful SUV product offensive supporting the Group’s profitable growth•    Strengthening European leadership in Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV) for PEUGEOT and CITROËN, with a 20.2% market share The Push to Pass plan’s SUV offensive accelerates and the five SUV models… Continue reading Strong acceleration in 2017: Groupe PSA worldwide sales up 15.4%

BlackBerry launches cybersecurity software for self-driving cars

(Reuters) – Canadian software maker BlackBerry Ltd on Monday launched a new cybersecurity software, which identifies vulnerabilities in programs used in self-driving cars. The product, called Blackberry Jarvis, is being marketed first to automakers – a group of customers the former smartphone maker is hoping will power its turnaround efforts – but could also have… Continue reading BlackBerry launches cybersecurity software for self-driving cars

UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler CEO says no plans to sell brands to Chinese

DETROIT (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s (FCA) (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N) has no intention of breaking up the company or selling individual brands to China or other parties, the company’s chief executive said on Monday, adding that the group was counting on its coveted Jeep brand to drive future profits. “We’re not going to break up… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler CEO says no plans to sell brands to Chinese

Fiat Chrysler boss says no plans to break up company

DETROIT (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N) CEO has no intention of breaking up the company or selling off individual brands to China or any other parties, he said on Monday, adding the group was counting on its coveted Jeep brand to drive profit. Speaking at the Detroit auto show, Chief Executive Sergio… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler boss says no plans to break up company