Comment: The fire speech by VW boss Diess was overdue

Herbert Diess The VW boss, who is known for his rapid pace of change, has obviously lost patience with his team. (Photo: AP) Rarely has a German corporate leader read his Levites like the Levites VW-Boss Herbert Diess. The CEO’s findings is so devastating that with a view to the necessary transformation of the traditional… Continue reading Comment: The fire speech by VW boss Diess was overdue

@Toyota: Toyota to Gradually Expand Service Area of “my route”, the Multi-Modal Mobility Service

Specifically, the efforts include Expansion of the user base of “my route” Expand the area of provided services Start “my route” services in the cities of Miyazaki and Nichinan from this spring, following the expansion to the cities of Fukuoka and Kitakyushu in November 2019. Take measures to expand users connected with telecommunication carriers Start… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota to Gradually Expand Service Area of “my route”, the Multi-Modal Mobility Service

@Toyota: Toyota Flies to New Heights with Investment in Joby Aviation

Toyota is exploring a new mobility flightpath through collaboration with Joby Aviation, an aerospace company developing and commercialising an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The new machine has been designed to enable fast, quiet and affordable air transportation services. The collaboration reflects Toyota’s recognition of the long-term potential of the urban air mobility… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Flies to New Heights with Investment in Joby Aviation

Subaru Chooses TomTom Navigation for All-New US Vehicles

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, January 16, 2020 TomTom (TOM2), the location technology specialist, has been chosen by Subaru to be the maps and navigation supplier for its all-new 2020 Subaru Outback and Legacy models. TomTom is supplying Subaru’s all-new infotainment platform with TomTom Maps, as well as navigation software and a new navigation user interface, allowing… Continue reading Subaru Chooses TomTom Navigation for All-New US Vehicles

@Toyota: Toyota Releases 2019 North American Environmental Report

PLANO, Texas (Jan. 14, 2020) – Toyota is committed to supporting and fostering a more inclusive and sustainable society. To achieve that goal, the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 was developed to address major environmental issues facing the global community, such as climate change, water scarcity, resource depletion and habitat loss. Based on materiality analysis, Toyota has identified… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Releases 2019 North American Environmental Report

@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles

PLANO, Texas (January 13, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2018-2019 Model Year Lexus LS 500, LC 500, RC 350, RC 300, GS 350, IS 300, ES 350, LX 570, GX 460, and RX 350; certain 2019 Model Year Lexus NX 300, RX 350L, and GS 300; certain 2018-2019 Model Year Toyota… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles

@Toyota: Toyota Announces New Compact SUV for its European Line-Up

New and distinctive B-segment SUV with compact, dynamic design and individual personality Based on the flexible Toyota New Global Architecture GA-B platform New model to be built alongside the Toyota Yaris at Toyota Motor Manufacturing France Toyota today announced plans to introduce a brand new model to its European line-up, a small SUV based on… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces New Compact SUV for its European Line-Up

@Toyota: Toyota Looks Ahead to New Products and Services for 2020 and Beyond

A series of future Toyota products and services are making their European debut this week at Kenshiki, a forum event the company is hosting for European media in Amsterdam. The showcase (kenshiki is a Japanese word for insight) provides a first look at a series of new models due for launch in the coming year.… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Looks Ahead to New Products and Services for 2020 and Beyond

@Toyota: Toyota Launches Kinto, a Single Brand for Mobility Services in Europe

Kinto is part of Toyota’s strategy for growth from car-maker to mobility company Kinto will provide mobility services to cities, corporate customers and individuals Brand aims to be inclusive and trustworthy, simple and effortless, and sustainable Toyota today announced the launch of Kinto, a new brand dedicated to offering mobility services to users across Europe.… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Launches Kinto, a Single Brand for Mobility Services in Europe

India Deal Monitor: Shuttl raises $8m from SIG Global and more updates

Premium Gurugram-based app-based bus aggregator Shuttl has raised about $8 million (Rs 57 crore) in its Series C funding round from SIG Global India Fund LLP. Per the company’s filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) sourced by paper.vc, Delaware-based SIG Global Fund has been issued 19,341 Series C compulsorily convertible cumulative preference (CCPS) in… Continue reading India Deal Monitor: Shuttl raises $8m from SIG Global and more updates