CLOSE We sit down with Jim Hackett, Ford Motor Company’s new CEO, to talk about his new position and the company’s future. Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press Ford China CEO and chairman Jason Luo, who began his job just a few months ago, has resigned. (Photo: Key Safety Systems) Ford China CEO and chairman Jason… Continue reading Ford China CEO shocks investors with resignation; company officials focus on future
Tag: Mobility
Engine production at Nissan’s Resende plant in Brazil reaches 200,000
This milestone shows that the Resende plant is helping Nissan grow in Latin America RESENDE, Brazil – A major milestone was achieved this week by Nissan’s Resende Industrial Complex, in Rio de Janeiro State in Brazil. Less than four years since start of operations, Nissan’s plant in Brazil has produced its 200,000th engine – a… Continue reading Engine production at Nissan’s Resende plant in Brazil reaches 200,000
Who Is Responsible When a Self-Driving Car Has an Accident?
In Brief Two recently reported crashes involving cars with autonomous driving systems have re-raised a key question. Who is at fault — the driver or the car? Collision Ethics Two separate incidents in California involving self-driving vehicles have recently gotten attention. One accident involved a Tesla Model S, the other, a Chevrolet Bolt that was using General… Continue reading Who Is Responsible When a Self-Driving Car Has an Accident?
BMW’s new lease lets you drive for ridesharing services
It’s not always obvious, but many car leases don’t allow you to drive with ridesharing services or rent your car to others. And it’s no surprise as to why — the high mileage and varying driving habits aren’t going to help the car’s condition when the lease is over. BMW, however, is sticking its neck… Continue reading BMW’s new lease lets you drive for ridesharing services
Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London
Transport Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London Commuters will be able to pre-book seats on an app, with four routes being approved by TfL A Ford Chariot shuttle bus van in San Francisco. Photograph: Tommy Lau/AP An experimental shuttle bus service operated by Ford has been approved by London’s transport… Continue reading Your Chariot awaits: shuttle bus service gets green light in London
Nancy E. Cooper Joins Aptiv Board of Directors
GILLINGHAM, England, Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), a global technology company enabling the future of mobility, today announced Nancy E. Cooper has been named to its board of directors, effective as of Feb.15, 2018. “We are honored and excited to have Nancy joining the Aptiv Board of Directors,” said Kevin Clark, president and… Continue reading Nancy E. Cooper Joins Aptiv Board of Directors
BMW takes full ownership of DriveNow’s car sharing service (updated)
BMW has been synonymous with DriveNow’s car sharing service for several years, and today it’s cementing that commitmen. The German auto brand has taken full ownership of DriveNow by acquiring Sixt’s stake in the company. This gives BMW “all options” for mobility services in the future — it’s free to take the tech-savvy rental platform… Continue reading BMW takes full ownership of DriveNow’s car sharing service (updated)
Allego and Fortum collaborate on an interoperable charging network to span 20 European countries
Charging network operators Allego and Fortum Charge & Drive will collaborate to build an interoperable charging network in metropolitan areas and along highways in more than 20 European countries. The MEGA-E project will include 322 “ultra-fast” chargers and 27 “smart charging hubs.” The roll-out is planned to begin in the first half of 2018, beginning… Continue reading Allego and Fortum collaborate on an interoperable charging network to span 20 European countries
At a glance: Electric initiative at Mercedes-Benz Cars
Video-Link: https://youtu.be/AiplVDi1_nM [embedded content] In 2017, Mercedes-Benz Cars set important strategic course for electromobility: Electric hubs for the production of electric vehicles and batteries are currently being built around the globe. By 2022, Daimler will electrify the entire portfolio of Mercedes-Benz, offering customers at least one electrified alternative in all Mercedes-model series. The company is… Continue reading At a glance: Electric initiative at Mercedes-Benz Cars
MAGNA DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION HELPS LOWER EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE DRIVING DYNAMICS
SAILAUF, Germany, Jan., 29th 2018 Stricter emission legislation has become one of the major challenges for global car manufacturers. To help achieve these emission goals and to improve the dynamic driving experience, Magna will support the BMW Group´s large-volume transverse vehicle platform (UKL) with its third generation dual-clutch transmissions (DCT), the GETRAG 7DCT300. BMW Group´s… Continue reading MAGNA DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION HELPS LOWER EMISSIONS AND IMPROVE DRIVING DYNAMICS