By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read FILE PHOTO: The brand logo of Nissan Motor Corp. in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japan July 14, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Japanese automotive group Nissan is to set up a new regional business unit for Africa as it seeks to boost manufacturing capacity and penetrate one… Continue reading Nissan sets up new business unit for African region
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VW seeks to avert crisis after CEO demands confidence vote
By Jan Schwartz, Edward Taylor 5 Min Read FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen, the world’s largest vehicle maker by sales, risked a leadership crisis on Tuesday after Chief Executive Herbert Diess forced a vote of confidence in his reform efforts by asking for an early contract extension. FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen Group Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess… Continue reading VW seeks to avert crisis after CEO demands confidence vote
Scale AI Raises $155M in Funding; Valued at Over $3.5 Billion Post-Money
Scale AI, a San Francisco, California-based data platform for AI, raised $155M in new funding. The round, led by Tiger Global, was closed at a valuation of over $3.5B post-money. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate the development of its AI platform and develop new products to serve its customers like OpenAI,… Continue reading Scale AI Raises $155M in Funding; Valued at Over $3.5 Billion Post-Money
@Toyota: Introducing the All-New Toyota Mirai
• Second generation of Toyota’s ground-breaking, zero emission hydrogen fuel cell electric saloon• New Mirai built on Toyota’s modular GA-L platform, enabling improved system packaging and a more spacious, five-seat cabin• New platform allows for an extra (third) hydrogen fuel tank to be added, contributing to a 30 per cent increase in the car’s driving… Continue reading @Toyota: Introducing the All-New Toyota Mirai
Mazda to launch own version of new Toyota Yaris by 2023
Mazda is poised to offer a version of the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid supermini in Europe within the next two years, potentially as a replacement for the current Mazda 2. The two Japanese car makers have a long-running technical partnership that includes working on future electric vehicles. In a presentation to accompany its latest financial… Continue reading Mazda to launch own version of new Toyota Yaris by 2023
@Toyota: Toyota’s Global Sales and Production Up Year-on-Year in October for Second Consecutive Month
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for October 2020 as well as the cumulative total from January to October 2020, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd. Go to Source
Nissan Note spells beginning of end of internal-combustion engine
TOKYO — Nissan Motor has shifted gears in the electrification of its vehicles with the unveiling of its all-new Note compact, exclusively available as a hybrid. “We will concentrate [management resources] on electrification to lead a zero-emission society,” Nissan Executive Vice President Asako Hoshino said on Tuesday during an online news conference. “The Note symbolizes… Continue reading Nissan Note spells beginning of end of internal-combustion engine
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia to deliver connected vehicles with support from Intelematics
From late 2020, select new Toyota vehicles will come fitted with connected-car capabilities thanks to a long-term partnership between leading mobility company, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA) and Australian technology company, Intelematics. Intelematics’ ASURE product suite will support Toyota’s Connected Safety and Security offering, including Automatic Collision Notification (ACN), SOS Emergency call (SOS) and Stolen Vehicle Tracking (SVT).… Continue reading Toyota Motor Corporation Australia to deliver connected vehicles with support from Intelematics
@Toyota: Toyota is Conducting a Noncompliance Recall Involving Certain Toyota Vehicles
PLANO, Texas (November 25, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a noncompliance recall involving certain 2020 model year RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, and Avalon Hybrid, and certain 2020-2021 model year Avalon vehicles in North America. Approximately 160 vehicles are involved in this recall. A component of the steering column on the subject vehicles may have been damaged during… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is Conducting a Noncompliance Recall Involving Certain Toyota Vehicles
Ford CEO Farley tweets about GM ‘reversing course’ after it quits Trump alliance
Ford CEO Jim Farley praised crosstown rival General Motors early Tuesday for “reversing course” and no longer supporting the Trump administration in legal efforts to end California’s right to set its own clean air standards. “I applaud GM for reversing course on this critical issue. I’m also proud that Bill Ford and @Ford stood tall for environmental progress… Continue reading Ford CEO Farley tweets about GM ‘reversing course’ after it quits Trump alliance