Fully electric mini The production of the small car with pure electricity drive will begin in Oxford end of the current year, (Photo: AFP) MunichThe carmaker BMW wants the first all-electric mini deliver to customers in the spring of next year. The production of the small car with pure power drive will begin in Oxford… Continue reading Small car: BMW wants to deliver the first electric minis in the spring
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Israel’s Maniv Mobility raises $100 mln for second venture fund
Maniv said it would continue to invest in startups that focus on data and connectivity, digital and electric mobility platforms, autonomous and autonomous-enabling technologies. JERUSALEM: Israel’s Maniv Mobility said on Tuesday it closed its second venture fund with $100 million that includes commitments from 12 companies in the automotive and transportation sectors. Among the investors… Continue reading Israel’s Maniv Mobility raises $100 mln for second venture fund
Electric vehicle: choose (or not) a dedicated platform
Dedicated to electric or multi-energy? Pioneer of the battery car with its Nissan partner, Renault has long been the choice of a specific platform. The basic architecture of the Zoe, that is to say the chassis on which are added the elements of custom silhouette, is today used only for the small city battery. Conversely,… Continue reading Electric vehicle: choose (or not) a dedicated platform
With the new Zoe, Renault wants to remain leader in the electric car
Keep your lead. Launched well ahead of its competitors in the great adventure of the battery-powered vehicle, Renault is now focusing on its new ZOE to maintain its leadership in Europe. The tricolor builder has just introduced the third generation of his flagship model in electromobility , which will be marketed from next September. “We… Continue reading With the new Zoe, Renault wants to remain leader in the electric car
BMW unveils electric Mini as it charges into new era
BMW New model will have list price of £24,400, with first deliveries expected in early 2020 The Mini Electric is unveiled at the BMW factory in Cowley, Oxfordshire. Photograph: Jacob King/PA Six decades after the original Mini first rolled off the production line in Oxford, its owner BMW has unveiled a new electric version it… Continue reading BMW unveils electric Mini as it charges into new era
Carmakers’ designs on patents for the future
In 1959 an engineer at Volvo patented a device with the potential to transform driving — the three-point seatbelt. The carmaker then did something extraordinary. Rather than guarding the technology closely and using its innovation to give it a competitive edge, it released the design into the public domain. “Thanks to its decision to share… Continue reading Carmakers’ designs on patents for the future
Warning light flashing for Slovakia’s auto industry – Automotive News Europe
Slovakia is not the only central European country facing such challenges. Fellow European Union members the Czech Republic, home to Volkswagen’s Skoda brand, and Hungary, where both BMW and Daimler have plants, rely heavily on investment from foreign automakers. A brewing global trade war is a particular concern for such countries, given their high reliance… Continue reading Warning light flashing for Slovakia’s auto industry – Automotive News Europe
Ridecell expands funding round for autonomous ride-hailing platform to $60 million – VentureBeat
Car-sharing, ride-sharing, and ride-hailing companies have something in common: They rely on fairly sophisticated backends to keep fleets up and running on time. Ridecell, which offers one such software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, has attracted the attention of investors like LG and Sony. The San Francisco startup today announced an extension of the $28 million Series B round… Continue reading Ridecell expands funding round for autonomous ride-hailing platform to $60 million – VentureBeat
Group 1 Automotive Acquires Two BMW/MINI dealerships in New Mexico
HOUSTON, July 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the expansion of its business presence in the New Mexico market with the acquisition of two BMW/MINI dealerships. The dealerships are located in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and represent the only BMW and MINI franchises in the… Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Acquires Two BMW/MINI dealerships in New Mexico
Genesis Wants A FCEV, SUVs And BEVs To Chase Tesla
The idea is to hitch a hike on the concept that electric is luxurious. In the past, Rolls-Royce built its reputation on luxury with amazing finish and silent running – hence the phantasmagorical names of its cars. Tesla has done pretty much the same in the premium segment, but added technology and safety to the… Continue reading Genesis Wants A FCEV, SUVs And BEVs To Chase Tesla