Posted 07/05/2018 14: 28: 31CET The new parts stamping facilities will start their activity in April 2020 AVILA, 7 May (EUROPA PRESS) – The Japanese automotive brand Nissan will transform its plant in Ávila with the construction of two new facilities, in which it will invest close to 40 million euros in concept of “fixed… Continue reading Nissan will invest 40 million in the transformation of its Ávila plant
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Car industry on alert over reports some hybrids face a ban
The UK’s car industry has hit out at the government over unconfirmed reports ministers will target hybrid vehicles as part of a new emissions crackdown. New cars unable to do at least 50 miles on electric power may be banned by 2040, a ruling that would hit the UK’s best-selling hybrid, Toyota’s Prius. The SMMT… Continue reading Car industry on alert over reports some hybrids face a ban
Terra Motors raises USD 10 million to expand in markets like India, Bangladesh
An e-rickshaw from Terra Motors Japan-based Terra Motors, an electric vehicle start-up company announced today that it has secured $10 million (Rs 67 crores) from foreign investors including Fenox Venture capital (US) and other Japanese bank affiliated venture capital investors to accelerate their global expansion. Terra Motors, with a portfolio of electric two and three… Continue reading Terra Motors raises USD 10 million to expand in markets like India, Bangladesh
Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks share live vehicle data to improve traffic safety
Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks share live vehicle data to improve traffic safety Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, and leading truck maker Volvo Trucks will share real-time data to expand coverage of the companies’ connected safety technology, a cloud-based system that allows vehicles to communicate with each other and alert drivers of nearby… Continue reading Volvo Cars and Volvo Trucks share live vehicle data to improve traffic safety
Grab Expands Vehicle Service Options with GrabAssist, GrabCar Plus and GrabFamily (Ages 1 – 3)
Singapore, 7 May 2018 – Grab today announced an expansion of its vehicle service suite with three new services: GrabAssist, GrabCar Plus and GrabFamily (Ages 1 – 3). The announcements are part of Grab’s commitment to provide commuters with a wide range of multi-modal options of varying capacities and prices — from bicycles and shuttle… Continue reading Grab Expands Vehicle Service Options with GrabAssist, GrabCar Plus and GrabFamily (Ages 1 – 3)
Ford turns to start-up teams to develop new businesses
GoRide, a non-emergency medical transportation service by Ford, grew out of an idea from an employee. (Photo: Ford) Ford Motor Co. is tapping into the company’s entrepreneurial roots to look at new ways it can expand into moving people and things. Most recently, Ford launched its GoRide non-emergency medical transportation service with Beaumont Health. The… Continue reading Ford turns to start-up teams to develop new businesses
Self-Driving Cars Won’t Need Accurate Digital Maps, MIT Experts Say
Image: MIT CSAIL Advertisement Editor’s Picks One of the truisms of the self-driving car business is that you can’t begin to function properly without super-detailed, constantly updated digital maps that show buildings, trees, and other features. That might seem no problem at all if you’re a Google spinoff called Waymo. After all, your corporate parent… Continue reading Self-Driving Cars Won’t Need Accurate Digital Maps, MIT Experts Say
McLaren Automotive confirms Leeds as new UK retail location
McLaren Leeds appointed as eighth retailer in the brand’s home market Phase I of the development to open this month Phase II and the new purpose-built facility expected to complete by year end McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury sportscars and supercars, continues to expand its UK network of retailers with the appointment of… Continue reading McLaren Automotive confirms Leeds as new UK retail location
Michael Gove leading plan to ban sale of new hybrid cars by 2040
Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars Environment secretary favours the move but it is hotly contested within government Toyota’s Prius production line in Aichi, Japan. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Michael Gove is spearheading plans to halt the sale of new hybrid cars by 2040 to help tackle UK air pollution, Whitehall sources have said. Ministers have been… Continue reading Michael Gove leading plan to ban sale of new hybrid cars by 2040
Behind the scenes of a luxury car dealership
It’s not about hard selling. Not any more. Spend an hour or two with Ken Choo at London’s Bentley dealership Jack Barclay — flagship of the countrywide HR Owen network of 15 luxury car dealerships — and you’ll soon learn that the process that delivers prestige cars into the hands of new owners no longer involves old-style persuasion.… Continue reading Behind the scenes of a luxury car dealership