Free2Move, Groupe PSA’s mobility brand, is enhancing its service offering with the launch of Rent service. This short-term car hire service, 100% digital with the 24/7 service, allows individual customers and businesses to rent Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall vehicles through a single online platform. Now available in France, the service will be… Continue reading Free2Move launches its Rent car hire service
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Mercedes-Benz is expanding its luxury subscription service
Mercedes-Benz is expanding a pilot subscription service that lets users switch between different luxury models to a third U.S. city a year after launching in Nashville and Philadelphia. The pilot is another example of how automakers are experimenting — with mixed levels of success — with different ways to make money beyond producing and selling… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz is expanding its luxury subscription service
Aptiv’s self-driving BMWs have made more than 50,000 rides on the Lyft app in Las Vegas
A little more than a year ago, self-driving software company Aptiv and Lyft launched a pilot project to test a robotaxi service — with human safety drivers still behind the wheel — in Las Vegas during the week of CES. That one-week pilot never ended. And now, the companies say they’ve given more than 50,000… Continue reading Aptiv’s self-driving BMWs have made more than 50,000 rides on the Lyft app in Las Vegas
GM's car-sharing service Maven to start exiting certain cities
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At G.M., a ‘Sense of Optimism, Not Despair’
At G.M., a ‘Sense of Optimism, Not Despair’ The view from Detroit: “It is true that compact car sales have declined across the industry. But a lot of things are going right in this country and at G.M.” To the Editor: Your coverage of General Motors, the end of Chevrolet Cruze production and the possible… Continue reading At G.M., a ‘Sense of Optimism, Not Despair’
Lyft is now offering free EV charging in Portland
Following our launch of Green Mode — the ride option that lets Portland riders request a hybrid or electric vehicle for their journey — we’re excited to announce that Lyft is partnering with PGE to provide free EV charging for eligible drivers starting July 1. Portland drivers will now be able to charge their vehicles… Continue reading Lyft is now offering free EV charging in Portland
Opel Corsa-e/Vauxhall Corsa-e: Everything We Know
The Corsa-e together with the Peugeot e-208 will be a three-prong assault on the Renault ZOE’s leading position in the subcompact EV market A few days ago PSA Group‘s Opel/Vauxhall brands announced an electric version of the 6th generation Corsa model: the Opel Corsa-e and Vauxhall Corsa-e (right-hand drive British brand). Those two subcompact twins are… Continue reading Opel Corsa-e/Vauxhall Corsa-e: Everything We Know
Auto sector scrambles after Trump threatens Mexican tariffs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Global auto and parts manufacturers scrambled on Friday to make contingency plans and look at ways of speeding some deliveries after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on all Mexican imports starting early next month. A carrier trailer transports Toyota cars for delivery while queuing at the border customs control to… Continue reading Auto sector scrambles after Trump threatens Mexican tariffs
GM to Invest $24 Million to Expand Full Size Truck Production at Indiana Plant
GM to Invest $24 Million to Expand Full Size Truck Production at Indiana Plant Since 2015, GM has invested more than $1.2 Billion at Fort Wayne Assembly U.S. Manufacturing Investments Top $23 Billion in Last Decade 2019-05-30 Roanoke, Ind. – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) is making a new round of upgrades to its Fort… Continue reading GM to Invest $24 Million to Expand Full Size Truck Production at Indiana Plant
One Year In, 50,000 Self-Driving Rides Later
Self-driving cars are a central part of our vision for reducing individual car ownership, creating safer streets, and alleviating congestion. Alongside providing on-demand options for shared rides, electric bikes, scooters, and transit, self-driving cars in the Lyft app provide another way for people to get around reliably without needing to own a car. One year… Continue reading One Year In, 50,000 Self-Driving Rides Later