Tag: Strategy

Ineos set to choose Bridgend to build new 4×4

Ineos Automotive has chosen Bridgend for the production of its new 4×4 vehicle, according to industry reports. Ford will close its plant in the town in 2020 with the loss of 1,700 jobs, but it is understood 500 new jobs could be created through Ineos. The firm has been looking at Bridgend and an unknown… Continue reading Ineos set to choose Bridgend to build new 4×4

Fair Closes $500 Million to Unlock Rideshare Supply and Scale Subscriptions

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In a transaction designed to sharply scale its rapidly growing Uber partnership, vehicle subscription app Fair today announced a $500 million revolving credit facility led by Mizuho Bank that will allow drivers nationwide to access a rideshare-ready Fair car, regardless of credit. SoftBank Group Corp. (“SBG”) is among… Continue reading Fair Closes $500 Million to Unlock Rideshare Supply and Scale Subscriptions

News – ‘Future of the EU auto industry’ Summit brings together thought leaders on mobility transformation

The highly anticipated ‘Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry’ Summit organised by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) took place on Wednesday 4 September. More than 300 stakeholders in the field of mobility gathered in Brussels to discuss how the EU auto sector can take the global lead in the… Continue reading News – ‘Future of the EU auto industry’ Summit brings together thought leaders on mobility transformation

LEVC Presents Extended-Range EV TX Shuttle And LCV In Frankfurt

LEVC introduces Shuttle in Europe and hints at a light commercial van. The London EV Company (LEVC) was present at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show with its latest product, the TX Shuttle, which is basically the shuttle versions of the TX Taxi plug-in hybrid (series-hybrid configuration). Both versions are equipped with the same 31 kWh… Continue reading LEVC Presents Extended-Range EV TX Shuttle And LCV In Frankfurt

All-new Renault Captur: permanent connectivity and enriched services make mobility easier

Groupe Renault is pursuing its strategy of deploying permanent connectivity in its vehicles via an easy-to-use technology. Demonstration using four examples on the All-new Renault Captur. Thanks to the Renault EASY CONNECT ecosystem, the new urban SUV makes it easy to use connected mobility in its various guises. by Nicolas LE-BOUCHER The All-new Captur succeeds… Continue reading All-new Renault Captur: permanent connectivity and enriched services make mobility easier

REE Holds European Debut for World’s First Truly Flat and Modular Skateboard Chassis at IAA, Frankfurt

Alongside strategic partner, Musashi Seimitsu, REE is pioneering the future of electric mobility by reimagining the vehicle, creating the basis for a more efficient, reliable and scalable electric future. (IAA, Frankfurt, September 11 2019) – Today, REE held its European debut for its revolutionary flat and modular platform which fundamentally changes the way electric vehicles… Continue reading REE Holds European Debut for World’s First Truly Flat and Modular Skateboard Chassis at IAA, Frankfurt

SEAT employees plant 414 trees in the Llobregat Delta

On the occasion of the annual commitment by SEAT to biodiversity preservation, company employees planted 414 trees and set up nest boxes for the protection of birds in the Llobregat Delta. The initiative is framed within the biodiversity preservation project in the Llobregat Delta Natural Park, a location which is close to two of SEAT’s… Continue reading SEAT employees plant 414 trees in the Llobregat Delta

General Motors partners with Tata Consultancy Services for global vehicle engineering

As part of the agreement, more than 1,300 employees of GMTC-I will transfer to TCS, including teams focused on propulsion systems, vehicle engineering, controls development, testing, creative design and special projects. New Delhi: General Motors and Tata Consultancy Services have joined hands for global vehicle engineering in future. According to a release, under this partnership,… Continue reading General Motors partners with Tata Consultancy Services for global vehicle engineering

SEAT accelerates its electric offensive at the Frankfurt IAA

SEAT arrives at the Frankfurt Motor Show with its electric offensive in top gear. Following the announcement of the SEAT Mii electric and the el-Born, the brand’s first two fully electric models, at the international event CUPRA is presenting its new Tavascan concept car. It will be joined in by the new SEAT Tarraco FR… Continue reading SEAT accelerates its electric offensive at the Frankfurt IAA