Google, Temasek to join as new investors in Go-Jek’s $1.2b funding round

January 18, 2018 Alphabet Inc’s Google , Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd and Chinese online platform Meituan-Dianping are investing in a fundraising round of Indonesian ride-hailing start-up Go-Jek, sources familiar with the matter said. Go-Jek’s existing investors such as global private equity firms KKR & Co LP and Warburg Pincus LLC are also… Continue reading Google, Temasek to join as new investors in Go-Jek’s $1.2b funding round

China Digest: Aqrose, Mall Parking, SinoUnited Health, Daily Yoga, Yawlih raise funds

January 18, 2018 Startups Aqrose Technology, Mall Parking, SinoUnited Health Clinic, Daily Yoga and Yawlih Technology have secured fresh raise funds, reports the China Money Network. Baidu Ventures, DCM China co-lead Aqrose Technology’s $8m Series A Baidu Ventures and DCM China have co-led an $8-million Series A round in Aqrose Technology, a Chinese startup that applies machine vision… Continue reading China Digest: Aqrose, Mall Parking, SinoUnited Health, Daily Yoga, Yawlih raise funds

BMW CEO Krüger attacks Mercedes: “In 2020, we’ll be number one again in sales”

All articles and backgrounds 01/18/2018 BMW CEO Krüger attacks Mercedes “2020, we will be number one again in sales” AFP BMW boss Harald Krüger The BMW CEO Harald Krüger has announced the competitors Mercedes the loss of the top spot. “In 2020, we will again be the number one in sales and I will commit… Continue reading BMW CEO Krüger attacks Mercedes: “In 2020, we’ll be number one again in sales”

Audi opens its eighth Audi Terminal in Valencia, with an area of ​​more than 7,000 square meters

Published 1/18/2018 11: 31: 02CET MADRID, Jan. 18 (EUROPA PRESS) – The German automotive company Audi has opened its eighth Audi Terminal in Valencia in Spain, which has a total area of ​​more than 7,000 square meters and offers customers innovative services and advanced technology. The company pointed out that the Audi Terminal concept is… Continue reading Audi opens its eighth Audi Terminal in Valencia, with an area of ​​more than 7,000 square meters

Mvix Launches App for Displaying Uber and Lyft on Digital Signs

STERLING, Va., Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mvix, a leading provider of content-rich digital signage software and solutions, announced the launch of a custom Rideshare app for displaying Uber and Lyft directly on digital signage screens. The Rideshare app uses the customer’s address as the pickup location and displays custom, localized information, such as: The app… Continue reading Mvix Launches App for Displaying Uber and Lyft on Digital Signs

Millers Oils Ltd acquires Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd

Millers Oils Ltd has announced the acquisition of Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd (FAST). By acquiring FAST, Millers Oils – the independent blender and supplier of advanced oils, lubricants and fuel treatments – will also take ownership of the established Exocet brand, a range of fuel additives and treatments used in a wide range of… Continue reading Millers Oils Ltd acquires Fuel Additive Science Technologies Ltd

Mazda Says Improved Gasoline Cars Cut Need for Electric Vehicles

Mazda Motor Corp., running counter to the industry’s shift toward electric vehicles, says rapid improvements in conventional-engine technology mean non-gasoline cars won’t be needed on a mass scale to solve pollution woes. The automaker says electric cars may be more polluting than vehicles with internal combustion engines if the electric power isn’t from a clean… Continue reading Mazda Says Improved Gasoline Cars Cut Need for Electric Vehicles

Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $21.6 Billion into New Businesses for Next 5 Years

Hyundai Motor Group is planning to invest $21.6 billion (23 trillion KRW) into five new businesses such as robot, AI (Artificial Intelligence), Smart Car and others for the next five years and this is the first time when Hyundai Motor Company made its plan to commercialize robot and AI fields official. South Korean Government is… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $21.6 Billion into New Businesses for Next 5 Years

How Chariot, in Concert with Chase and Smart Columbus, Is Working to Reduce Congestion in Central…

How Chariot, in Concert with Chase and Smart Columbus, Is Working to Reduce Congestion in Central Ohio By Dan Grossman, Ford Smart Mobility vice president, Global Microtransit Services No two cities are exactly the same. That holds true whether you’re discussing the local food scene or homegrown musical talent, and it’s equally true when it comes… Continue reading How Chariot, in Concert with Chase and Smart Columbus, Is Working to Reduce Congestion in Central…

Chariot expands to Columbus, Ohio with JPMorgan Chase commuter shuttle

Ford’s Chariot shared commuter shuttle service is expanding to its latest new market: Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus launch is in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, and initial service in the area will be specifically a shuttle for the company’s 400 Corporate Center employees located within the city. Chariot will operate daily shuttles for these employees staring… Continue reading Chariot expands to Columbus, Ohio with JPMorgan Chase commuter shuttle