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Cox invests in ride-sharing car platform
COX Automotive, the world’s leading automotive services company, has extended its already broad footprint across the motor industry with an investment in a ride-sharing platform. The move gives the privately-owned company a foot in the door of the next generation of growth in motoring services. Ridecell Inc, which claims to be the platform of choice… Continue reading Cox invests in ride-sharing car platform
FAURECIA TO TAKE CONTROL OF 100% OF PARROT AUTOMOTIVE
Faurecia and Parrot have finalized a proposal concerning the take-over of 100% of Parrot Automotive by Faurecia, ahead of schedule. This transaction underlines the importance of Parrot Automotive in Faurecia’s Cockpit of the Future strategy. It would accelerate the development of infotainment solutions based on the Android operating system by Parrot Automotive and the development… Continue reading FAURECIA TO TAKE CONTROL OF 100% OF PARROT AUTOMOTIVE
BMW posts record half-yearly sales in India with 5,171 units
NEW DELHI: German luxury car maker BMW today reported a sale of 5,171 units in India during the first half of the year, marking its best-ever half-yearly sales in the country. Sale of BMW and MINI brand of cars grew by 13 per cent to 5,171 units during the January-June period, as compared with the… Continue reading BMW posts record half-yearly sales in India with 5,171 units
SMMT urges government to back new-tech diesel, as uncertainty continues to impact new car market
UK new car market declines by moderate -3.5% to 234,945 registrations. Strong growth for petrols and plug-ins can’t offset heavy diesel declines, with demand down -28.2% as buyers hesitate. Year-to-date market falls -6.3%, with 1.3 million new cars joining UK roads in first six months. SMMT calls for technology neutral strategy giving motorists confidence to… Continue reading SMMT urges government to back new-tech diesel, as uncertainty continues to impact new car market
Hyundai invests in Autotalks to boost autonomous car technology
South Korea: Hyundai Motor announced its strategic partnership with Autotalks, a leading technology company specialized in the manufacturing of Vehicle to Everything (V2X) communication chipsets. Hyundai Motor forms a strategic partnership with Autotalks through a direct investment to accelerate the development and deployment of the next generation chipset for connected cars. V2X technology allows vehicles… Continue reading Hyundai invests in Autotalks to boost autonomous car technology
Possible partial sale alarms Opel works council
Wednesday, 07/04/2018 14:13 The lossy carmaker Opel do not come to rest. Speculations about a partial sale of the development center (ITEZ) in Rüsselsheim have now alarmed the works council. The committee is planning a short-term business meeting with the management for Thursday. “A (sale) of the Opel development Opel would take the future,” criticized… Continue reading Possible partial sale alarms Opel works council
PSA explores partial sales of Opel Research Center
Wednesday, 07/04/2018 10:32 clock PSA boss Carlos Tavares wants by 2020 Opel out of the red. Part of the restructuring plan could also be a partial sale of Opel’s R & D center. According to the French daily Le Monde, the French carmaker is considering Peugeot Citroën (PSA) such a step. Four sectors could be… Continue reading PSA explores partial sales of Opel Research Center
Cléon, a historical plant paving the way to the future
Monday 02 July 2018 by Marion Trumier – Corporate Marion Trumier Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Renault is celebrating its 120th birthday this year, and the Cléon plant is turning 60. Since 1958, the site has built a solid reputation which, today, has made it a central actor… Continue reading Cléon, a historical plant paving the way to the future
VinFast cars enjoy intellectual property protection in EU
HÀ NỘI — The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has granted certification of intellectual protection to two models of sedan and SUV cars produced by VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited (VinFast). The initial term of protection is five years and can be extended four times. This means during the total protection period of… Continue reading VinFast cars enjoy intellectual property protection in EU