Munich/San Francisco. The BMW Group is set to revolutionise driving pleasure with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. From March 2019, BMW drivers and passengers will be joined by an intelligent, digital character that responds to the prompt “Hey BMW”. This will mark the start of a new era for the BMW Group in which drivers… Continue reading “Hey BMW, now we’re talking!” BMWs are about to get a personality with the company’s Intelligent Personal Assistant.
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UPDATE 2-Ford recalls 2 million trucks to address seat-belt fire concerns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it would recall 2 million F-150 pickup trucks in North America to address fire concerns relating to seat belts that have been linked to three serious incidents but no injuries. FILE PHOTO: An airplane flies above a Ford logo in Colma, California, U.S., October 3, 2017.… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Ford recalls 2 million trucks to address seat-belt fire concerns
Bajaj Auto plots aggressive strategy to gain market share
Bajaj Auto is on a roll. Its sales numbers are up and about in the domestic market and exports are roaring too. And there’s more to come because Rajiv Bajaj, managing director, Bajaj Auto, has hinted at an aggressive go-to-market strategy designed to accelerate growth in the domestic market. At the annual general meeting held… Continue reading Bajaj Auto plots aggressive strategy to gain market share
Nissan: Nissan and EVgo open ‘I-95 Fast Charging ARC’ connecting EV drivers between Boston and Washington D.C.
EV owners can now make the 500-mile journey from Boston to Washington D.C. with ease as a series of EVgo DC Fast Charging stations, known as the `I-95 Fast Charging ARC’is now open. The ARC consists of nine EVgo DC Fast Charging stations equipped with 52 fast chargers in total, each with two charging connector… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan and EVgo open ‘I-95 Fast Charging ARC’ connecting EV drivers between Boston and Washington D.C.
Europcar acquires 21 units of the electric Renault ZOE for its fleet in Formentera
Posted 06/09/2018 11: 31: 04CET MADRID, 6 Sep. (EUROPA PRESS) – The car rental company Europcar, a subsidiary of Europcar Mobility Group, has acquired 21 units of Renault’s ZOE electric model for the incorporation of its fleet in the island of Formentera, according to both companies. This operation is part of Europcar’s Corporate Social Responsibility… Continue reading Europcar acquires 21 units of the electric Renault ZOE for its fleet in Formentera
Poland and Germany cooperate on battery cell production: these companies compete for Europe’s first “Gigafactory”
All articles and backgrounds 09/06/2018 Poland and Germany cooperate on battery cell production These companies compete for Europe’s first “Gigafactory” Bloomberg via Getty Images Production of electric car battery packs at BMW The automotive industry is under power: Volkswagen Show stock market chart By 2025, it wants 50 electric car models and 30 plug-in hybrid… Continue reading Poland and Germany cooperate on battery cell production: these companies compete for Europe’s first “Gigafactory”
Geely to build new plant in China to boost growth
Geely is planning on building a new plant in the eastern port city of Ningbo that is capable of producing 250,000 units of larger-sized vehicles annually. It expects the move to boost sales growth and help meet the goal of selling over two million vehicles by 2020, sources tell Automotive News. The new facility will… Continue reading Geely to build new plant in China to boost growth
Avis Joins Internet of Things Consortium
Avis Budget Group has been leveraging IoT technology to offer its customers the most flexible and convenient on-demand mobility options. Photo via iStockPhoto/Karneg. Avis Budget Group today announced it has become a member of The Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC). The company has joined the consortium given the critical role that IoT technologies are playing in Avis Budget… Continue reading Avis Joins Internet of Things Consortium
Uber CEO: No plans to sell self-driving car unit ‘for now’
Uber has no plans to sell its self-driving car research unit “at this time,” according to the company’s chief executive. Dara Khosrowshahi said that the ride-hailing giant will “absolutely” keep the research unit, known as the Advanced Technologies Group, including when the company files its initial public offering, which Khosrowshahi said is on track for 2019.… Continue reading Uber CEO: No plans to sell self-driving car unit ‘for now’
UPDATE 1-Uber ‘on track’ for IPO in 2019, no plans to sell tech unit -CEO
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said on Wednesday the ride-hailing company was on track to launch an initial public offering next year and had no plans to sell its self-driving car research arm. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ride-sharing app Uber Dara Khosrowshahi pictured on stage during an… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Uber ‘on track’ for IPO in 2019, no plans to sell tech unit -CEO