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Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General

Brussels, 6 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric-Mark Huitema as its new Director General, with effect on 1 October. Mr Huitema will succeed Erik Jonnaert, who is stepping down as Secretary General after six years at the helm of the association, which represents the… Continue reading Press Releases – ACEA appoints new Director General

GM will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS in cars starting in 2021

General Motors will use Google’s new Android Automotive OS to power the infotainment systems in its cars starting in 2021, the two companies announced on Thursday. That means Google Assistant, Maps, and other automotive-approved Android apps will be available in GM’s cars via the Play Store without requiring the use of an Android smartphone. All… Continue reading GM will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS in cars starting in 2021

GM will use Google to power future infotainment systems

DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co(GM.N) will use embedded Google technology to power navigation, voice activated controls and other vehicle infotainment functions starting in 2021, in a win for Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) in the race with Amazon.com and other technology companies to control dashboards. FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors… Continue reading GM will use Google to power future infotainment systems

Press Releases – EU auto industry sets out pillars of work for new policy term

Brussels, 5 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) launched its manifesto for the future of the EU auto industry during the ‘Leading the Mobility Transformation’ Summit in Brussels yesterday. The 2019-2024 ACEA Manifesto puts forward the key pillars to foster collaboration with policy makers. It comes right at the start of a… Continue reading Press Releases – EU auto industry sets out pillars of work for new policy term

Press Releases – Access to electric car chargers must be guaranteed, urge auto makers, electricity sector and NGO

Brussels, 4 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Eurelectric and Transport & Environment (T&E) are calling on the European institutions to facilitate a rapid roll-out of smart charging infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles. This is a unique collaboration as it marks the first time that the EU auto industry, electricity sector and the… Continue reading Press Releases – Access to electric car chargers must be guaranteed, urge auto makers, electricity sector and NGO

American Honda Marks Best Month of Sales in Company History, Setting Multiple All-Time Monthly Records

American Honda set multiple all-time sales records in August, smashing previous bests in overall vehicle and truck sales, overall Honda brand and truck sales, plus all-time bests for Honda CR-V which totaled a remarkable 44,235 sales for the month. Related Documents Honda Logo. (PRNewsFoto/American Honda Motor Co., Inc.) (PRNewsfoto/American Honda Motor Co., Inc.) TORRANCE, Calif.,… Continue reading American Honda Marks Best Month of Sales in Company History, Setting Multiple All-Time Monthly Records

Volvo wants to chase away Tesla customers: “We had to make a radical break with the past”

manager-magazin.de: Mr Ingenlath, with Polestar Volvo is building up its own electric car brand. Unlike VW with its ID models or Mercedes with its EQ family, you do not create a completely new brand, but with Polestar, you are modifying a former tuning and performance company for the electric car brand. Why so complicated? Thomas… Continue reading Volvo wants to chase away Tesla customers: “We had to make a radical break with the past”

LEVC Appoints Andrea Bakes as Communications Director

Tuesday, 3rd September 2019 With immediate effect, LEVC is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrea Baker as Communications Director, responsible for PR, Marketing Communications and Product Marketing, reporting to CEO Joerg Hofmann. With more than 20 years of communications experience in the automotive industry, Andrea joins LEVC from Bentley Motors where she has led… Continue reading LEVC Appoints Andrea Bakes as Communications Director