Toyota City, Japan, Apr 20, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that its European research and development base, TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG), has changed its company name to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe GmbH (TGR-E). TMG was initially established as Andersson Motorsport GmbH in Koln in 1979, then changed its name to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota’s European R&D Base Changes its Name
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Volkswagen in Brazil to keep factories closed through April
FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen logo is seen at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) said on Monday it will keep its factories in Brazil, South America’s top auto producer, shut through the end of the month, but that a decision has… Continue reading Volkswagen in Brazil to keep factories closed through April
Uber will broaden out beyond ride hailing and food delivery during the pandemic to courier packages, medicine, and pet supplies
Uber will expand beyond its core ride-hailing and food-delivery services with a broader courier service for packages, medication, and pet supplies. The ride-hailing giant’s efforts fall under two initiatives, called “Uber Direct” and “Uber Connect.” Uber Direct lets users order items from select retailers and have them delivered directly to their door, while Uber Connect… Continue reading Uber will broaden out beyond ride hailing and food delivery during the pandemic to courier packages, medicine, and pet supplies
Toyota to Reopen Yaris Car Factory in Test Case for France
Toyota Motor Corp. is poised to restart a factory in northern France on Tuesday, marking the first vehicle plant reopening in the country where the coronavirus pandemic shut most industrial sites last month and some unions have vehemently opposed the return of workers to assembly lines.
Uber launches new delivery services as demand for ride-hailing plummets
Uber is launching a pair of new services called Uber Connect and Uber Direct as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic minimizes demand for its traditional ride-hailing business. They are focused on moving items rather than people. Uber Direct will offer deliveries from shops like pharmacies and pet stores, while Uber Connect is a same-day courier service… Continue reading Uber launches new delivery services as demand for ride-hailing plummets
Slump in sales, overcapacity: carmakers demand new purchase premium in the Corona crisis
Getty Images Looking for buyers: German carmakers are suffering from overcapacity and dwindling demand. The corona crisis is putting itself under pressure. Now VW and BMW are campaigning for another purchase bonus. The call for further support in the corona-Crisis will also occur among Germans Car makers volume up. In any case, characterized by falling… Continue reading Slump in sales, overcapacity: carmakers demand new purchase premium in the Corona crisis
Billionaire Stroll completes Aston Martin investment
Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll has formally taken up his role as executive chairman of Aston Martin Lagonda, having completed his purchase of a 25% stake in the firm today. In addition, it has been revealed that Stroll’s consortium has passed on some of its shares to two further investor consortiums, one of which is led… Continue reading Billionaire Stroll completes Aston Martin investment
VW Group design boss: ‘chance to speed up’ EV uptake
Klaus Bischoff is a Volkswagen Lifer. He’s been there since 1989, and began his career in the interior design department. He headed up the concept division from 1996, before he ran passenger car interior design, then exterior, graduated to complete vehicle, before becoming head of design for Volkswagen. Post-dieselgate, he and his team responded to… Continue reading VW Group design boss: ‘chance to speed up’ EV uptake
@GM: Baojun Reveals Images of New RC-5 Sedan
Baojun Reveals Images of New RC-5 Sedan 2020-04-15 SHANGHAI – Baojun has revealed the first images of the RC-5, the newest member of the brand’s lineup featuring its diamond logo. The sedan carries on Baojun’s new interstellar geometry design language and features fastback styling with refined details. The RC-5 will come with an advanced IOT… Continue reading @GM: Baojun Reveals Images of New RC-5 Sedan
Mercedes F1 boss Wolff takes a stake in Aston Martin
LONDON (Reuters) – Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff has taken a stake in British sportscar maker Aston Martin, whose executive chairman Lawrence Stroll runs the Racing Point F1 team, according to company filings. FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 28, 2019 Mercedes’ team principal… Continue reading Mercedes F1 boss Wolff takes a stake in Aston Martin