A decade from now, ride-hailing will be less than 50 percent of Uber’s business, in terms of transactions, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Thursday at TechCrunch Disrupt SF. The onstage prediction is in line with recent moves by Uber and its CEO to be part of, and make money from, all the different ways people might move… Continue reading Uber CEO: ride hailing will be eclipsed by scooters, bikes and even flying taxis
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UPDATE 3-Ford recalls 2 million trucks over seat belt fire risk
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Thursday it would recall 2 million F-150 pickup trucks in North America because of a seat belt problem that could generate excessive sparks and cause fires. The second-largest U.S. automaker said it received 17 reports of smoke or fire in the United States and six in… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Ford recalls 2 million trucks over seat belt fire risk
Uber makes it easier to switch between rides, scooters, bikes and car rentals
You may remember how Uber laid out its ambitions to become a multi-modal transportation company back in April with the announcement of Uber Rent, preceded by a $200 million acquisition of bike-share startup JUMP. Now, Uber is making it easier to access those modalities with the addition of Mode Switch, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced… Continue reading Uber makes it easier to switch between rides, scooters, bikes and car rentals
According to Brandbrief: Forecasts missed and confidence lost – Continental needs the turnaround
loss of confidence Investors have used a massive loss of confidence. Investors find it hard to believe what the Conti leadership promises. (Photo: AP) At the end of July there is still a spirit of optimism in Hanover. Conti boss Elmar Degenhart picks up a spade and shovels sand properly. The start of construction for… Continue reading According to Brandbrief: Forecasts missed and confidence lost – Continental needs the turnaround
“Hey BMW, now we’re talking!” BMWs are about to get a personality with the company’s Intelligent Personal Assistant.
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.
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”