Carly will provide flexibility that many drivers are now seeking by removing the long term financial commitment required to buy or finance a vehicle — removing the need to lock into long-term debt. Photo courtesy of Collaborate. Collaborate, the ASX-listed company behind peer-to-peer car rental platform DriveMyCar, will be launching Carly — Australia’s first flexible car… Continue reading Collaborate Announces New Subscription Service
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PSA is now also testing in China
The auto coalition PSA may now test the autonomous driving on the public roads of China. So far, some Chinese companies and Western manufacturers are testing BMW. Mercedes Benz and ford in co-operation with Baidu the autonomous driving in China, Now comes the French carmaker PSA (Citroën and Peugeot). PSA Prototype Autonomous Driving It is… Continue reading PSA is now also testing in China
Hyundai’s chief designer: We’re chasing legends now, not just sales – Motor Authority
Luc Donckerwolke Luc Donckerwolke is one of us. The 53-year-old designer—born in South America, trained in Brussels, and chief designer for a South Korean global automaker—speaks with a soft French timbre that rises and falls mid-sentence. It makes every clause of every sentence sound like a playful question. He smiles in a captivating way that… Continue reading Hyundai’s chief designer: We’re chasing legends now, not just sales – Motor Authority
UK and European mergers and acquisitions unlikely to cause a flood
A new report from ICDP has taken a close look at recent merger and acquisition transactions in the UK and Europe to find out how changes in ownership may develop in the future. Its findings show that “The UK has seen continual consolidation domestically through medium and small deals executed by the large groups. But… Continue reading UK and European mergers and acquisitions unlikely to cause a flood
Bosch buys out Daimler at EM-motive
Automotive supplier Robert Bosch has acquired Daimler’s stake in EM-motive, a manufacturer of motors for electric and hybrid cars set up as a joint venture by both companies. For Bosch, the acquisition is the “next logical step on the path to market leadership in electromobility”, said Stefan Hartung, member of the company’s board of management… Continue reading Bosch buys out Daimler at EM-motive
PSA starts testing autonomous cars in China
PSA starts testing autonomous cars in China
French group Faurecia to launch tender offer for Clarion acquisition
PARIS (Reuters) – French car parts company Faurecia said it would launch on Jan. 30 its tender offer to buy out Japanese car navigation system maker Clarion as part of its previously announced $1.3 billion (£989.12 million) takeover of Clarion from Hitachi. The Clarion takeover is the latest in a flurry of deals among car… Continue reading French group Faurecia to launch tender offer for Clarion acquisition
Upcoming partial sale of the development center: works council mobilizes against sale of “Opel’s heart”
DPA Main building of Opel’s development center in Rüsselsheim Opel does not rest. In a leaflet, the works council fights against the impending Partial sale of the development center (ITEZ) to the external service provider Segula. The Segula deal “carries considerable risks” for those affected, according to the paper available to manager magazin. The change… Continue reading Upcoming partial sale of the development center: works council mobilizes against sale of “Opel’s heart”
Volkswagen to cut staff in Slovakia for first time in a decade
BRATISLAVA (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s business in Slovakia, the country’s biggest car plant and largest private sector employer, plans to reduce staff this year for the first time since the 2009 global downturn as part of an efficiency drive. FILE PHOTO – A man uses phone under a Volkswagen logo at the Shanghai Auto Show, in… Continue reading Volkswagen to cut staff in Slovakia for first time in a decade
Mobility for Millions: Best Example – Opel Corsa “120 Years”
120 Years of Opel Automobile Production Exclusive anniversary offer: Opel Corsa “120 Years” special model at best prices Long tradition: Laubfrosch, P4, Kadett, Corsa and Co. make millions mobile For everyone: Democratisation of technology is core Opel brand characteristic Assembly line: Advanced production leads to first real people’s car from Opel Rüsselsheim. In 2019 Opel… Continue reading Mobility for Millions: Best Example – Opel Corsa “120 Years”