Yanfeng Automotive Interiors plant opens in Kragujevac

A Yanfeng Automotive Interiors plant that will manufacture car interior components for major automakers such as Mercedes was ceremonially opened in Kragujevac, central Serbia, on Thursday.Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Chinese Ambassador to Belgrade Chen Bo, Kragujevac Mayor Radomir Nikolic and company representatives cut a red ribbon to mark the launch of a production line.Shanghai, China-based Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, a global leader in its sector, has around 110 production facilities and technical centres in 20 countries and a workforce of over 32,000 people worldwide.

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors opens its first plant in Serbia

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI), the global leader in automotive interiors, has opened a new plant in Kragujevac, in the Sumadija district of Serbia, its first plant in the country. “With this new plant in Serbia, we are expanding our manufacturing capacity in Eastern Europe’s growth markets and responding to our customers’ increasing  presence in the… Continue reading Yanfeng Automotive Interiors opens its first plant in Serbia

@Ford: Delivery Drivers Build Greater Empathy with Cyclists Thanks to Virtual Reality Experience

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility… Continue reading @Ford: Delivery Drivers Build Greater Empathy with Cyclists Thanks to Virtual Reality Experience

@BMW: BMW announces new possibilities at the crossroads of sound, music, and technology. Long-term collaborations with world-renowned orchestras and musicians.

Munich. London Symphony Orchestra. Teatro alla Scala. Bolshoi Theatre. Bayerische Staatsoper. Staatsoper Unter den Linden. Elbphilharmonie. Polish National Opera. The Munich Philharmonic. For many years and often even decades, BMW has been collaborating with world-renowned orchestras in creating formats such as “BMW Opera Next” and “BMW Classics” to offer entirely novel ways to experience music.… Continue reading @BMW: BMW announces new possibilities at the crossroads of sound, music, and technology. Long-term collaborations with world-renowned orchestras and musicians.

Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted in broad daylight for first time

The Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted in broad daylight for the first time in Hawthorne near Tesla’s Design Studio where the launch was held last week. We got a good look at the Cybertruck and its radical design at the launch event last week. However, Tesla has the habit of holding its unveiling events at… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted in broad daylight for first time

India Dealbook: CarDekho buys Carmudi Philippines; FirstCry acquires Oi Playschool

India’s CarDekho has acquired auto marketplace Carmudi Philippines in a bid to expand its service offerings across Southeast Asia while FirstCry has marked its entry into education sector with the acquisition of Oi Playschool. CarDekho acquires Carmudi Philippines Sequoia-backed online auto classifieds portal CarDekho has acquired auto marketplace Carmudi Philippines to expand its service offerings… Continue reading India Dealbook: CarDekho buys Carmudi Philippines; FirstCry acquires Oi Playschool

@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER PUSHES TECH BOUNDARIES: SOFTWARE-OVER-THE-AIR NOW STANDARD ON EVERY NEW MODEL, AND OFFERED AS A COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE TO EXISTING OWNERS

Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands: Land Rover, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles; and Jaguar, one of the world’s premier luxury sports saloon and sports car marques. At Jaguar Land Rover, we are driven by a desire to deliver class-leading vehicles, which… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER PUSHES TECH BOUNDARIES: SOFTWARE-OVER-THE-AIR NOW STANDARD ON EVERY NEW MODEL, AND OFFERED AS A COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE TO EXISTING OWNERS

Indian bike rental startup Bounce raises $150m led by B Capital, Accel

Bengaluru-based bike rental startup Bounce has raised $150 million in its Series D funding led by existing investors B Capital, a global technology fund led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, and Accel Partners India. The latest round has spiked the company’s post-money valuation to $500 million, almost double what it attained in Series C round… Continue reading Indian bike rental startup Bounce raises $150m led by B Capital, Accel

Press: ZF Establishes Third Research and Development Center in China

New center in Guangzhou strengthens development expertise in the Asia-Pacific region Focus on future technologies such as automated driving and electric mobility Guangzhou, China/Friedrichshafen, Germany. ZF Friedrichshafen AG is establishing a third Chinese research and development center in Guangzhou southern China. Representatives of ZF and the local authorities have signed an agreement and ZF plans… Continue reading Press: ZF Establishes Third Research and Development Center in China