At the Daimler plant in Stuttgart, right-wing candidates have expanded their influence in the works council election. Employees of a controversial list were also selected at other Mercedes plants. Daimler plant in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim Tuesday, 06.03.2018 19:52 clock In the works council of the Mercedes parent plant in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim has again drafted a radical right-wing list.… Continue reading Mercedes workers choose more right works councils
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Why investing in a fleet management solution pays off – the five most important reasons
Precise data on the location of vehicles and drivers’ driving times is extremely important for the cost-effectiveness of trucking companies. Small and medium-sized companies also perform better with fleet management solutions. Five reasons for using modern telematics. “It doesn’t always have to be a large and costly solution,” says Dr. Lutz Scholten, Head of Tachographs,… Continue reading Why investing in a fleet management solution pays off – the five most important reasons
Renault’s EZ-GO electric car is ridesharing for the masses
Renault has managed to outdo the craziness of the Mercedes F 015 concept with its own driverless concept electric car, the EZ-GO. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, it’s a Level 4 autonomous urban EV with a top speed of just 30MPH. Six passengers enter through the massive front door and can see everything (and… Continue reading Renault’s EZ-GO electric car is ridesharing for the masses
Nissan: Nissan IMx KURO concept vehicle debuts at Geneva Motor Show
GENEVA – The Nissan IMx KURO was unveiled today at the Geneva International Motor Show, marking the European debut of the IMx electric crossover concept vehicle. Kuro, which means black in Japanese, comes to life on the IMx, which was first revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2017, with new look black trim… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan IMx KURO concept vehicle debuts at Geneva Motor Show
Goodyear Presents New Tire Technology Designed to Advance the Performance of Electric Vehicles
GENEVA, March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The EfficientGrip Performance prototype with Electric Drive Technology is Goodyear’s latest step in developing tires that meet the specific demands of Electric Vehicles EfficientGrip PErformance – Side view (PRNewsfoto/Goodyear) Goodyear offered a sneak peek during the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show of its EfficientGrip Performance with Electric Drive… Continue reading Goodyear Presents New Tire Technology Designed to Advance the Performance of Electric Vehicles
Press Releases – EU-US automobile trade and production in context
Geneva, 6 March 2018 – In the margins of the Geneva motor show, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reacts to recent discussions on possible tariffs on EU car imports to the United States by putting the trade relations between the two regions in context. “ACEA’s members are global companies, and international trade is an… Continue reading Press Releases – EU-US automobile trade and production in context
BMW Group reduces CO2 emissions in Europe again
Munich. The BMW Group has reduced CO2 emissions from its new car fleet in Europe (EU 28) to 122 grams/kilometre. Compared to 2016, this marks a reduction of a further 2 gram/kilometre (2016: 124g/km). The BMW Group has been reducing CO2 emissions from its EU fleet for years: since 1995, the average CO2 emissions for new… Continue reading BMW Group reduces CO2 emissions in Europe again
India: Temasek said to be in talks to invest in SoftBank-backed Ola
March 6, 2018 After speculations of Japanese investment giant SoftBank wanting to pump in more funds in Indian ride hailing major Ola, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek is now reportedly in talks to invest in the Uber rival. According to a report in The Economic Times quoting sources, Temasek and other investors are looking to invest… Continue reading India: Temasek said to be in talks to invest in SoftBank-backed Ola
Exclusive: Fiat Chrysler to spin-off Magneti Marelli without raising money – sources
LONDON/FRANKFURT/MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA) (FCHA.MI) is looking to spin off auto-parts business Magneti Marelli to its shareholders via a Milan listing that will not raise money by selling new shares, four sources familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: A screen displays the ticker information for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV at… Continue reading Exclusive: Fiat Chrysler to spin-off Magneti Marelli without raising money – sources
Used car site Vroom lays off staff, 25%-50% says source, as it halts Dallas and Indiana operations
Vroom, an on-demand car buying and selling startup that has raised over $300 million in venture funding, has hit a bump in the road. TechCrunch has learned and confirmed that the company has laid off a sizeable proportion of its staff — in line with a strategy of “sharpening our focus on profitability,” according to… Continue reading Used car site Vroom lays off staff, 25%-50% says source, as it halts Dallas and Indiana operations