Published 02/20/2018 12:51:56CET BRUSSELS, 20 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The European Commission gave the green light to the alliance between Repsol and Kia on Tuesday to create a joint venture to operate in the car sharing business, concluding that the operation will not have a negative impact on the European economic space. The resulting company… Continue reading Brussels gives ‘green light’ to the alliance of Repsol and Kia in the car sharing business
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Top Automotive Industry News for Week of February 12 – February 18, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week February 12, 2018 – February 18, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- The 2018 NADA AEA Member Reception is coming soon! The next… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of February 12 – February 18, 2017
Hyundai’s Hydrogen-Powered, Self-Driving SUV Runs on Level 4 Autonomy
In Brief Hyundai recently showcased that their latest autonomous SUV, Nexo, can deliver Level 4 autonomy. The South Korean carmaker believes this breakthrough in self-driving vehicles was possible because Nexo’s electric motor runs on hydrogen fuel. When it comes to the future of clean and safe transportation, all bets seem to be on electric autonomous… Continue reading Hyundai’s Hydrogen-Powered, Self-Driving SUV Runs on Level 4 Autonomy
The Smart car goes electric before it plans its autonomous future
Look at some of the autonomous vehicle concepts, predicting a future of us being able to treat a car as a lounge or work area when we don’t want to actually drive, and you’ll notice one thing: space. By that, I mean the space they take up on the road. Everyone seems to be designing… Continue reading The Smart car goes electric before it plans its autonomous future
New Hendy dealership for Mazda, Kia and Honda in Eastleigh
Hendy Automotive is building a new multi-franchise dealership in Eastleigh Hampshire for Mazda, Kia and Honda. The company’s existing Leigh Road facility will now sell Ford. The new showrooms are expected to employ 90 people and the project is part of a partnership with Eastleigh Borough Council, which retains ownership of the site. Features include… Continue reading New Hendy dealership for Mazda, Kia and Honda in Eastleigh
EVgo, Chargepoint annual reports show growth in electric-car charging
Follow John 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car at EVgo fast-charging station, Newport Centre, Jersey City, NJ Enlarge Photo Seven years and almost 800,000 cars after the first modern electric cars went on sale, there’s still a lot wrong with the national charging infrastructure in the U.S. There’s little central planning, little standardized signage or… Continue reading EVgo, Chargepoint annual reports show growth in electric-car charging
Hyundai: 2030 full autonomy
The South Korean manufacturer Hyundai starts in 2018 and aims to reach full autonomy by 2030. Hyundai makes a great effort to get connected in terms of autonomous driving. That’s how you feel about it ACM shopped, with Aurora allied and is the BMW alliance joined. Now you have chatted out of the sewing box.… Continue reading Hyundai: 2030 full autonomy
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces layoffs at Toledo Assembly Complex
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has said it will begin winding down operations in the south portion of its Toledo Assembly Complex on April 13 to begin preparing the facility to build an all-new Jeep Wrangler pickup truck — a move that will mean temporary layoffs for about 850 FCA employees. In documents filed with the state… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces layoffs at Toledo Assembly Complex
DiDi & SoftBank for Platform
In Japan, the travel service provider and the IT specialist SoftBank want to launch a platform for taxi services. Recently had the Fahrdienstleister DiDi Chuxing announced a cooperation with the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, now followed by another with the Japanese company Softbank, Taxis Japan. Source: didichuxing Together we want to offer a taxi platform on which… Continue reading DiDi & SoftBank for Platform
GM, South Korea Set for Standoff After Automaker Threatens Exit
General Motors Co. and South Korean authorities are set for a standoff after the automaker announced a plan to shut one factory and threatened to leave the country entirely if concessions aren’t made to stem mounting losses. South Korean officials will hold talks with GM about ways to keep the carmaker’s operations open, the finance ministry… Continue reading GM, South Korea Set for Standoff After Automaker Threatens Exit