Tag: Mobility

Nissan announces senior management change for North America

YOKOHAMA, Japan – To meet the demands of an increasingly competitive North American market, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Hiroto Saikawa and Nissan North America Chairman Denis Le Vot have announced Nissan Latin America Chairman Jose Valls is appointed vice chairman, Nissan North America, in charge of U.S. sales and marketing, effective January 2,… Continue reading Nissan announces senior management change for North America

Sea Machines Raises $10M in Series A Funding

Sea Machines Robotics, a Boston, MA-based marine- and maritime-focused technology company, closed a $10m Series A funding. The round, which brought total capital raised to date to $12.5m, was led by Accomplice and Eniac Ventures, with participation from Toyota AI Ventures; Brunswick Corp., through investment partner TechNexus Venture Collaborative; NextGen VP, Geekdom Fund; LaunchCapital; LDV… Continue reading Sea Machines Raises $10M in Series A Funding

Henrik Fisker: ‘We’re keen to set up a tech centre in India, a battery factory and vehicle assembly too.’ – Autocar Professional

The Chairman and CEO of Fisker Inc is one of the world’s most prolific car designers and entrepreneurs and wants to change the paradigm of mobility with non-conformist and extreme electric vehicles. He lays out his vision for the future, which could include make in India through a manufacturing partnership, while also offering top tips… Continue reading Henrik Fisker: ‘We’re keen to set up a tech centre in India, a battery factory and vehicle assembly too.’ – Autocar Professional

Zoox Releases First Safety Evaluation – PRNewswire

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Autonomous mobility developer Zoox, Inc. today released “Safety Innovation at Zoox,” the company’s first safety assessment report provided to the Federal Government. The report covers unique safety innovations that Zoox is pioneering during its testing phase that will be foundational to future commercialization. Today, Zoox tests its software… Continue reading Zoox Releases First Safety Evaluation – PRNewswire

Toyota Releases 2018 North American Environmental Report

Goal to Create a More Sustainable Future for Society, Business and the Planet Driven by its Environmental Challenge 2050 December 17, 2018 PLANO, Texas (Dec. 17, 2018) – The Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 is part of Toyota’s long-term commitment to support and foster a more inclusive and sustainable society. Consisting of six individual challenges, Challenge 2050… Continue reading Toyota Releases 2018 North American Environmental Report

Lyft Builds Out its Design Team by Adding 5 New Directors

Lyft designers are the driving force behind how we frame the consumer experience and tackle problems like shaping behavior change and reimagining cities. We’re excited to continue that momentum as we welcome a new group of talented and expert designers to the Lyft family. Directors Brian Ng, Jessica Rosenberger, Renato Valdés Olmos, Nick Barrett, and… Continue reading Lyft Builds Out its Design Team by Adding 5 New Directors

Daniela Cavallo now represents VW works council chief Bernd Osterloh: This woman could replace one of the most powerful VW men

Volkswagen works council Volkswagen Works Council member Daniela Cavallo already played an important role in the negotiations on the “Future Pact” Volkswagen works council chief Bernd Osterloh is considered one of the most powerful men in the auto industry. Now, with Daniela Cavallo, a woman comes to his side as new substitute. Thus, the succession… Continue reading Daniela Cavallo now represents VW works council chief Bernd Osterloh: This woman could replace one of the most powerful VW men

Ford might mine profits selling its data on you ? of which it has a lot – Autoblog – Autoblog

The Detroit Free Press recently published a lengthy look at the waters Ford now navigates, from uneven success domestically to outright pain almost everywhere else. The picture presents the USS Blue Oval facing headwinds, high waves, deep water, and a lot of rip, for an indefinite time. The automaker’s plan to rescue itself has loosely… Continue reading Ford might mine profits selling its data on you ? of which it has a lot – Autoblog – Autoblog