DENSO, Toshiba Digital Solutions, and Toshiba Information Systems Conclude a Capital Alliance Agreement to Enhance Development of Embedded Software for In-vehicle Products

DENSO Corporation, Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation, and Toshiba Information Systems (Japan) Corporation have concluded a capital alliance agreement in which DENSO acquires 20% of the total number of shares issued by Toshiba Information Systems. The auto industry is changing in a way that requires ever-more complicated and advanced technologies, such as connectivity, autonomous driving, shared… Continue reading DENSO, Toshiba Digital Solutions, and Toshiba Information Systems Conclude a Capital Alliance Agreement to Enhance Development of Embedded Software for In-vehicle Products

Auto1 says no need for IPO after Softbank invests

By Nadine Schimroszik BERLIN, – German used-car dealing platform Auto1 said a 460 million euro ($561 million) financial infusion from Japan’s Softbank meant it was under no pressure to launch an initial public offering to fund its pan-European growth plans. Softbank, through its Vision Fund, will make around half of its investment via new shares,… Continue reading Auto1 says no need for IPO after Softbank invests

Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized

Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the auto industry, has a stark warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized

Billions for Auto1: Berlin start-up in the world’s top – how Auto1 works

01/15/2018 Billions valuation for Auto1 “And then came grandma” By Claus Gorgs Kai Müller for manager magazin From zero to 2.9 billion: Hakan Koç (l.) And Christian Bertermann manage one of the most valuable start-ups worldwide The Berlin start-up has become Europe’s largest used car dealer in only five years. The investment by Softbank billionaire… Continue reading Billions for Auto1: Berlin start-up in the world’s top – how Auto1 works

Nissan showcases Electric Ecosystem designed to deliver the future of driving today

World leading electric vehicle company takes over Tenerife for a month to share its vision of zero emissions future More than 12,000 new Nissan LEAF customer orders in Europe in just 90 days Nissan e-NV200 with new battery giving businesses an extra 100km of range on sale from spring 2018   Tenerife, Canary Islands (January… Continue reading Nissan showcases Electric Ecosystem designed to deliver the future of driving today

UPDATE 1-Auto1 says no need for IPO after Softbank invests

BERLIN (Reuters) – German used-car dealing platform Auto1 said a 460 million euro ($561 million) financial infusion from Japan’s Softbank meant it was under no pressure to launch an initial public offering to fund its pan-European growth plans. Softbank, through its Vision Fund, will make around half of its investment via new shares, valuing Auto1… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Auto1 says no need for IPO after Softbank invests

Softbank invests €460M in Germany’s Auto1 car dealer platform

Softbank’s Vision Fund has made another investment: The Japanese conglomerate has agreed to invest €460M in Berlin-based online car dealer Auto1. Auto1 confirmed the investment in a press release put out today, saying the deal values the company at €2.9BN. Around half of the investment is being made through the issue of new shares, it added. The… Continue reading Softbank invests €460M in Germany’s Auto1 car dealer platform

Adapt or Die Is Marchionne’s Stark Farewell Message to Carmakers

Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the automotive industry, has a blunt warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Adapt or Die Is Marchionne’s Stark Farewell Message to Carmakers

Ford Mach1 performance SUV to launch in 2020

Ford’s first all-electric vehicle will be a Mustang-inspired performance SUV, Auto Express can reveal. It will arrive in 2020 and could be launched as the Mach1. The all-electric SUV will be built on a new dedicated EV platform and have a range of 300 miles, while the design and packaging of the model has almost… Continue reading Ford Mach1 performance SUV to launch in 2020

Electric offensive as in VW – even pick-up F-150 as a hybrid: Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars

01/15/2018 Electric offensive as in VW – also pick-up F-150 as a hybrid Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars ford Rethink: Also PS monster like the F-150 Ford wants to offer in the future as a hybrid vehicle The second largest US automaker Ford ill will massively increase its involvement in electric… Continue reading Electric offensive as in VW – even pick-up F-150 as a hybrid: Ford wants to invest 11 billion dollars in e-cars