For years, Ford Motor has been working on a turnaround but showing little progress in the showroom or its profits. But the 118-year-old automaker’s outlook has brightened recently, and many analysts give credit to Jim Farley, who took over as chief executive last October. Ford has introduced several well-received models, including a redesigned F-150 pickup… Continue reading Ford Motor Shows Signs of Revival Under Jim Farley – The New York Times
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Toyota unveils new Land Cruiser
Toyota has unveiled the new Land Cruiser in the 70th anniversary year of the SUV. Since 1951, a cumulative total of approximately 10.4 million units and more than 300,000 units a year have been sold in 170 countries and regions all over the world. Now, Toyota has completely redesigned the Land Cruiser’s character by merging… Continue reading Toyota unveils new Land Cruiser
Ford Motor Shows Signs of Revival Under Jim Farley
For years, Ford Motor has been working on a turnaround but showing little progress in the showroom or its profits. But the 118-year-old automaker’s outlook has brightened recently, and many analysts give credit to Jim Farley, who took over as chief executive last October. Ford has introduced several well-received models, including a redesigned F-150 pickup… Continue reading Ford Motor Shows Signs of Revival Under Jim Farley
Joby Aviation eyes Asia and Europe as early markets alongside North America
While electric vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft startup Joby Aviation is targeting North America for its initial commercial launch, founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt expects the company to have an early presence in Asia and Europe as well. Bevirt, who joined the TC Sessions: Mobility 2021 on June 9, didn’t give away the first… Continue reading Joby Aviation eyes Asia and Europe as early markets alongside North America
Eying deal, GM softens on tough standards for car pollution
Detroit — The nation’s largest automaker said Wednesday it can support greenhouse gas emissions limits that other car manufacturers negotiated with California – if they are achieved mostly by promoting sales of fully electric vehicles. It is a new stance for General Motors, which had supported the Trump administration’s efforts to end California’s ability to set… Continue reading Eying deal, GM softens on tough standards for car pollution
@Toyota: Toyota’s New Land Cruiser Makes World Premiere
Toyota unveiled the new Land Cruiser to the world (in a Middle East-centered online reveal). Go to Source
@Toyota: Woven Alpha, Isuzu and Hino Begin Exploring the Use of Automated Mapping Platform
Woven Alpha, Inc. (“Woven Alpha”), a group company of Woven Planet Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”), Isuzu Motors Limited, (“Isuzu”), and Hino Motors, Ltd. (“Hino”) announced today an agreement to proceed with talks to utilize the Automated Mapping Platform (“AMP”) developed by Woven Alpha. Go to Source
Parkopedia offers parking and payment services to Toyota, Lexus drivers in US
Customer support is provided directly within the app by Parkopedia, should drivers need assistance with reservations, refunds or any other parking concerns. New Delhi: The off-street parking services, including reservations and digital payments, of the US-based parking service provider Parkopedia will be available to both Toyota and Lexus drivers in North America, the company said… Continue reading Parkopedia offers parking and payment services to Toyota, Lexus drivers in US
SWAT Mobility Selects Otonomo As Data Partner to Enable Improved High Capacity Mobility Solutions
HERZLIYA, ISRAEL, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otonomo Technologies, a leading provider of a pioneering vehicle data platform and marketplace, and SWAT Mobility, a smart mobility solutions company that provides demand-responsive and ride-sharing technology in high capacity vehicles, today announced a new partnership that will improve the way people commute and their quality of… Continue reading SWAT Mobility Selects Otonomo As Data Partner to Enable Improved High Capacity Mobility Solutions
Auto Stock Roundup: BWA and SMP’s Buyout Updates, AAP’s Q1 Earnings & More
Last week, various auto giants unveiled May 2021 sales reports. Sales numbers were strong, thanks to the rising demand for vehicles amid preference for personal mobility, widespread vaccination drive, massive federal aid and the reopening of activities. Quite a few auto biggies that still report sales on a monthly basis enjoyed double-digit year-over-year sales growth… Continue reading Auto Stock Roundup: BWA and SMP’s Buyout Updates, AAP’s Q1 Earnings & More