The EU’s transport commissioner has outlined a future in which the number of cars on European roads are halved, autonomy is much more common and the car becomes part of a multi-modal transport network. “I know people will still want to own cars, and they will be part of the transport solution, but the car will become a… Continue reading Number of cars to half on European roads, says EU transport commissioner
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FAURECIA CAPITAL MARKETS DAY 2018 – ACCELERATING TRANSFORMATION TO ENHANCE PROFITABLE GROWTH FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND SMART LIFE ON BOARD
At its Capital Markets Day held in Paris on 15 May, Faurecia detailed its 2020 financial targets and its 2025 ambition. 2020 financial targets: sales growth of above 7% per year to exceed €20 billion, operating margin at 8% of sales and net cash flow at 4% of sales 2025 ambition: €30 billion of sales,… Continue reading FAURECIA CAPITAL MARKETS DAY 2018 – ACCELERATING TRANSFORMATION TO ENHANCE PROFITABLE GROWTH FOR SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND SMART LIFE ON BOARD
Ford Fiesta Claims Top Spot in Segment and SUVs Grow 32% on Record EcoSport, Kuga Sales
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 Fiesta Claims Top Spot in Segment and SUVs Grow 32% on Record EcoSport, Kuga Sales
Pamela Anderson Calls Out Ride-Hailing Labor Injustices
“The Closer”, directed by acclaimed artist Luke Gilford, is a shift from Ride Responsibly’s previous safety-focused PSAs, drawing attention to the deceptive labor practices of ride-hailing companies. In this PSA, Pamela Anderson stars as the villain – a ride-hailing service super-recruiter – who can convince anyone to sign up as a driver by misleading them… Continue reading Pamela Anderson Calls Out Ride-Hailing Labor Injustices
Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
Brussels, 15 May 2018 – Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for new vehicle safety measures later this week, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls for a strong focus on active safety technologies, which can prevent accidents from happening. Over the past decades, passive safety systems – like pre-tensioned seatbelts, airbags… Continue reading Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows
New Midterm Business Plan Announcement (FY2019 – FY2021)
May 14, 2018 New Midterm Business Plan Announcement(FY2019 – FY2021) Isuzu Motors Limited (headquartered in Shinagawa Tokyo and headed by Masanori Katayama, President and Representative Director, hereinafter called “Isuzu”) announced “New Midterm Business Plan” (FY2019 – FY2021). ·Mid-long term vision Isuzu set-up “Mid-long term vision” to flexibly adapt huge wave expected in 2020’s of Commercial… Continue reading New Midterm Business Plan Announcement (FY2019 – FY2021)
Nissan: Nissan to expand ProPILOT Assist technology to additional models
Rogue Sport among vehicles to receive technology following strong global market performance YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan’s innovative ProPILOT Assist semi-autonomous driving system has been a hit with customers, with more than 120,000 vehicles featuring the technology sold globally. The availability of ProPILOT Assist is now set to expand to additional models, including the Nissan Rogue… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan to expand ProPILOT Assist technology to additional models
UPDATE 6-Musk says ‘thorough reorganization’ underway at Tesla
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) chief Elon Musk told employees on Monday the company was undergoing a “thorough reorganization” as it contends with production problems, senior staff departures and recent crashes involving its electric cars. In his email to staff, Musk said Tesla was “flattening the management structure to improve communication,” combining functions and… Continue reading UPDATE 6-Musk says ‘thorough reorganization’ underway at Tesla
Embark CEO says autonomous driving is the only way we’ll get to zero fatalities
Autonomous systems are coming. In fact, they’re already here thanks to Alphabet’s Waymo, Uber and smaller startups like Aurora, Embark Trucks and Voyage. Although there have a been a couple of fatal crashes involving autonomous software, the consensus seems to be that self-driving is still the way to go. Last year, 37,150 people died in… Continue reading Embark CEO says autonomous driving is the only way we’ll get to zero fatalities
Musk Says He’s ‘Flattening’ Tesla Structure With Defections Mounting
The Tesla Inc. management ranks that Elon Musk told employees he’s “flattening” had already been raising eyebrows by how quickly it was thinning out. Musk announced a “thorough reorganization” in a memo to employees Monday, saying Tesla was changing its structure to improve communication, combine functions and get rid of activities that aren’t “vital to… Continue reading Musk Says He’s ‘Flattening’ Tesla Structure With Defections Mounting