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Press Releases – CO2 from new cars up as petrol overtakes diesel, 2017 data shows

Brussels, 24 April 2018 – The year 2017 saw two new and related trends in EU car registrations: an increase in CO2 emissions coupled with a rise in petrol sales, according to new data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). According to the figures published by the EEA… Continue reading Press Releases – CO2 from new cars up as petrol overtakes diesel, 2017 data shows

Autocar confidential: Lynk&Co’s strategy, Toyota Supra, internet sales & more

​This week’s snippets of automotive news include news on Lynk&Co‘s strategy, Toyota Supra, Citroën internet sales and driving modes. Lynk&Co’s strategy:  New subscription-based marque Lynk&Co is aiming to sell cars to “people who don’t want to buy cars”, and boss Alain Visser said this approach has changed the way he recruits. The former Ford and… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Lynk&Co’s strategy, Toyota Supra, internet sales & more

Marchionne’s Exit Puts Fiat Chrysler in Play for Merger Deal

Sergio Marchionne spent the last 14 years transforming Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV through a series of spinoffs and mergers from a near-bankrupt Italian conglomerate into the best-performing U.S. automaker. His pending exit may open the door for the next big deal. Marchionne, 65, is set to start his final year as chief executive officer after… Continue reading Marchionne’s Exit Puts Fiat Chrysler in Play for Merger Deal

IPO of 25 percent of the truck sector could bring in 6 billion euros: How the truck business to Volkswagens Mustersparte becomes

All articles and backgrounds 04/13/2018 IPO of 25 percent of the truck sector could bring in 6 billion euros How the truck business to Volkswagens Mustersparte becomes REUTERS VW truck boss Andreas Renschler So much is in motion in the Volkswagen Group. Several management posts, including the boss, are being retooled, the entire management structure… Continue reading IPO of 25 percent of the truck sector could bring in 6 billion euros: How the truck business to Volkswagens Mustersparte becomes

Insight: Waymo – Google’s self-driving division

The boss of the most powerful self-driving car technology company in the world has a Porsche 911 GT3 on order. And a Caterham in his garage. And two more Porsche 911s nestling alongside that: a 997-series C2 S and a 964-series Targa. Easy natured and always the evangelist, John Krafcik – CEO of Waymo, part… Continue reading Insight: Waymo – Google’s self-driving division

Welcoming Alex MacKenzie-Torres to the Toyota AI Ventures Team

As we add more startups to our portfolio, we’re growing our team, as well — and we’re delighted to introduce the newest addition to Toyota AI Ventures: Alex MacKenzie-Torres. As Vice President of Business Development and Innovation, Alex will be supporting our portfolio companies by serving as a liaison to the Toyota Research Institute (TRI) and the… Continue reading Welcoming Alex MacKenzie-Torres to the Toyota AI Ventures Team

Shell and Toyota move forward with hydrogen facility at Port of Long Beach

SAN FRANCISCO, April 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Equilon Enterprises LLC, doing business as Shell Oil Products US (“Shell”), and Toyota have been provisionally awarded $8 million by the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop the first hydrogen-truck refueling station at the Port of Long Beach.  The funding, which is contingent upon the approval of the project… Continue reading Shell and Toyota move forward with hydrogen facility at Port of Long Beach

Tesla factory to be investigated over safety concerns

Tesla California base faces claims of unreported injuries as it struggles to roll out Model 3 Customer deliveries of the Model 3 have been delayed by the production problems. Photograph: Justin Pritchard/AP Tesla is facing an investigation by Californian safety regulators into reports of serious injuries at its factory in Fremont, California, where it is… Continue reading Tesla factory to be investigated over safety concerns