New Ford C-MAX Sport delivers dynamic styling for active families, including unique 17-inch alloys wheels, black contrast roof and detailing, and body-colour larger rear spoiler and sills Standard features include sports-bolstered seats, Ford Power starter button, heated power-foldable door mirrors, auto lighting, rain-sensing wipers and rear parking distance sensors COLOGNE, Germany, May 3, 2018 –… Continue reading New Ford C-MAX Sport Boosts Family Car Appeal with Sporty Styling and Improved Fuel-Efficiency
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Mobi: the concert builders for the blockchain
Thirty industrialists, including Renault, BMW, General Motors and Ford, met in a new organization called “Mobi”. An international working group whose purpose is to concretize the applications of the blockchain in the automobile. After isolated initiatives comes the time of the collective work. On May 2, 2018, some thirty international manufacturers announced, on the occasion… Continue reading Mobi: the concert builders for the blockchain
Ford will invest eight million in China in the creation of a joint venture for electric vehicles
Posted 03/05/2018 11: 26: 30CET SHANGHAI (CHINA), 3 May. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Ford subsidiary for design, construction and investment in emerging mobility services, Ford Smart Mobility, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Zotye Auto for the creation in China of a ‘joint venture’ to offer smart and personalized solutions “for electric vehicles to… Continue reading Ford will invest eight million in China in the creation of a joint venture for electric vehicles
Volvo Cars global sales up 12.2 per cent in April
Volvo Cars global sales up 12.2 per cent in April Volvo Cars’ positive momentum continued in April as the premium car maker reported a global year-on-year sales increase of 12.2 for the month, growing in all its main markets. Total sales for the month reached 52,635 cars compared to 46,895 a year earlier. Sales of… Continue reading Volvo Cars global sales up 12.2 per cent in April
GM bets on 3D printers for cheaper and lighter car parts
DETROIT, May 3 (Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Thursday it was working with design software company Autodesk Inc to manufacture new, lightweight 3D-printed parts that could help the automaker meet its goals to add alternative-fuel vehicles to its product lineup. Last year, the company announced ambitious plans to add 20 new electric battery… Continue reading GM bets on 3D printers for cheaper and lighter car parts
Ford adds 26K vans to recall list for fire risk
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Ford adds 26K vans to recall list for fire risk Ford is adding Transit vans to a full-size van recall to fix wiring problems that could cause fires Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s… Continue reading Ford adds 26K vans to recall list for fire risk
BMW, Ford and GM want to bring blockchain to your car
Roberto Baldwin/Engadget Seemingly every company is determined to hop on the blockchain bandwagon, and that includes automakers. BMW, Ford, GM, Renault and and a string of tech partners (including Bosch and IBM) have formed the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, a group that hopes to use blockchain’s distributed, decentralized ledger technology across many aspects of your… Continue reading BMW, Ford and GM want to bring blockchain to your car
BMW, GM, Ford and Renault launch blockchain research group for automotive industry
Car makers BMW, General Motors, Ford and Renault are the big names behind a new group announced today to explore the potential of the blockchain in the automotive and mobility space. MOBI — the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative — launches today with over 30 founding members that also include Bosch, Blockchain at Berkeley, Hyperledger, Fetch.ai, IBM and IOTA. The… Continue reading BMW, GM, Ford and Renault launch blockchain research group for automotive industry
Ford car window helps blind passengers ‘feel’ the view
Ford is developing a new smart car window to let blind passengers experience the passing landscape. A prototype, called Feel the View, uses high-contrast photos to reproduce scenery using LED lights. Passengers can touch the display to feel different shades of grey vibrate at different intensities. The Royal National Institute of Blind People said the… Continue reading Ford car window helps blind passengers ‘feel’ the view
BRIEF-Zotye Automobile Signs MoU With Ford Motor’s Unit, To Set Up JV In Zhejiang
May 2 (Reuters) – Zotye Automobile Co Ltd: * SAYS IT SIGNS MOU WITH FORD MOTOR’S UNIT FORD SMART MOBILITY * SAYS IT PLANS TO SET UP JV IN ZHEJIANG PROVINCE WITH REGISTERED CAPITAL OF $20 MILLION WITH FORD SMART MOBILITY Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2reopWd Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom) Go… Continue reading BRIEF-Zotye Automobile Signs MoU With Ford Motor’s Unit, To Set Up JV In Zhejiang