Getaround, the peer-to-peer car-sharing service, is launching a new program to help support people who want to rent out more than just a couple of cars. The program is called Power Host, and it’s designed to help customers manage small fleets of shared vehicles. Getaround, which operates in 800 cities globally and has over 6… Continue reading Getaround wants to help you start your own car-sharing business
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Experts at SIAM webinar discuss end-of-life vehicle recycling and Scrappage Policy
In light of the recent budget announcement on Vehicle Scrappage Policy and expectations on various policy regulations and notifications, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) hosted its 10th Lecture Series virtually on the theme of ‘Imperatives of ELV Recycling: Indian ELVs Guidelines & Basel Ban Amendment 2019’. With a focus on sustainable material management and… Continue reading Experts at SIAM webinar discuss end-of-life vehicle recycling and Scrappage Policy
@Toyota: Toyota Supports Search for Innovation with Drivers of Change
As a forward thinking, innovative mobility company, Toyota is continuing its sponsorship of the Drivers of Change Award, entries for which opened on Monday. The programme, run in conjunction with Autocar magazine and executive search specialists Ennis & Co, is designed to highlight the exciting employment opportunities available within a transitioning motor industry and seek… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Supports Search for Innovation with Drivers of Change
Austria’s Magna helps Sony and carmakers in race for EVs
TOKYO/FRANKFURT, Germany — Magna Steyr of Austria, the world’s largest contract manufacturer of automobile bodies, is drawing attention as new entrants in the auto industry from other sectors increase amid a global shift to electric vehicles. Magna, which counts Sony among its clients, is becoming the Foxconn of the auto industry, company President Frank Klein… Continue reading Austria’s Magna helps Sony and carmakers in race for EVs
@VW Group: 2021 Volkswagen models perform top of segment for lowest maintenance costs according to Vincentric study002538
Mar 3, 2021 Atlas family and Jetta models rank #1 for lowest cost of maintenance in Midsize SUV and Compact Sedan segments respectively Tiguan, Passat and Arteon rate at lower costs of maintenance than key competitor brands in their segments Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. is proud to announce results from a maintenance… Continue reading @VW Group: 2021 Volkswagen models perform top of segment for lowest maintenance costs according to Vincentric study002538
@Toyota: Investment in Moja Ride, Operating a Digital Transportation Platform in Côte d’Ivoire- Winner of a Special Prize in the Startups in AFRICA – the Grand Final of NINJA Business Plan Competition Hosted by Nikkei and JICA –
Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) and its group company CFAO SAS (“CFAO”) decided to invest in Moja Ride SARL (“Moja Ride”), which operates a digital transportation platform in Côte d’Ivoire. The investment will be engaged by Mobility 54 Investment SAS (“Mobility54”) – a corporate venture capital subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho group, through the underwriting of… Continue reading @Toyota: Investment in Moja Ride, Operating a Digital Transportation Platform in Côte d’Ivoire- Winner of a Special Prize in the Startups in AFRICA – the Grand Final of NINJA Business Plan Competition Hosted by Nikkei and JICA –
@Toyota: Toyota Commits to Building a New A-Segment Model for Europe
New model will provide an affordable entry point to the Toyota brand To be built on Toyota’s GA-B vehicle platform, delivering established benefits in ride, handling, safety and design New model will increase European annual production of GA-B-based models to 500,000 units, securing valuable economy of scale Using an internal combustion engine will help keep… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Commits to Building a New A-Segment Model for Europe
Market launch of MICHELIN e.PRIMACY, the first eco-designed MICHELIN tire made to last
Market launch of MICHELIN e.PRIMACY, the first eco-designed MICHELIN tire made to last First MICHELIN tire eco-designed to minimize its environmental impact thanks to a life-cycle assessment(1) Lowest rolling resistance in its category(2)(3), resulting in fuel savings, reduced CO2 emissions and increased range for electric vehicles(4)(5) CO2-neutral at the time of purchase(1) Since March 1, 2021,… Continue reading Market launch of MICHELIN e.PRIMACY, the first eco-designed MICHELIN tire made to last
GM extends production cuts due to chip shortage, Stellantis warns of lingering pain
By Ben Klayman, Nick Carey 4 Min Read DETROIT/LONDON (Reuters) – The global semiconductor chip shortage led General Motors Co on Wednesday to extend production cuts at three North American plants and add a fourth to the list of factories hit, and Stellantis to warn the pain could linger far into the year. Slideshow (… Continue reading GM extends production cuts due to chip shortage, Stellantis warns of lingering pain
GM extends vehicle production cuts due to semiconductor chip shortage
By Ben Klayman 4 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Wednesday it was further extending production cuts at three North American plants and adding a fourth to the list of factories hit by the global semiconductor chip shortage. Slideshow ( 2 images ) The extended cuts do not change GM’s forecast… Continue reading GM extends vehicle production cuts due to semiconductor chip shortage