@BMW: Harnessing the power of the desert sun: BMW Group sources aluminium produced using solar energy000883

Munich. The BMW Group will begin sourcing aluminium produced using solar electricity with immediate effect. This marks an important milestone on the road to the company’s goal of lowering CO2 emissions in its supplier network by 20% by 2030. Since producing aluminium is highly energy-intensive, the use of green power – such as solar electricity… Continue reading @BMW: Harnessing the power of the desert sun: BMW Group sources aluminium produced using solar energy000883

@Li Auto: Li Auto Inc. Announces January 2021 Delivery Update and New Research and Development Center

BEIJING, China, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Li Auto Inc. (“Li Auto” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LI), an innovator in China’s new energy vehicle market, today announced that the Company delivered 5,379 Li ONEs in January 2021, representing a 355.8% year-over-year increase and resulting in cumulative deliveries of 38,976 vehicles.The Company also announced the… Continue reading @Li Auto: Li Auto Inc. Announces January 2021 Delivery Update and New Research and Development Center

@Hyundai: World-first electric Urban Air Port® secures UK government backing

Urban Air Port® Air-One® is an innovative hub for future electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft – such as air taxis and autonomous delivery drones – that will transport people and cargo across cities in the coming years. Hyundai Motor Group, Coventry City Council and the UK Government have partnered with Urban Air Port®… Continue reading @Hyundai: World-first electric Urban Air Port® secures UK government backing

@VW Group: How Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will help shape the connected car of tomorrow Seattle may not be known as a hotbed for the U.S. aut…

Seattle may not be known as a hotbed for the U.S. automotive industry, but that’s changing, thanks to the increasing importance of cloud computing for connected and autonomous vehicles. In recent years, Seattle’s nickname of “Cloud City” has not only referred to the weather, but for the industry built around some of the best cloud… Continue reading @VW Group: How Volkswagen Automotive Cloud will help shape the connected car of tomorrow Seattle may not be known as a hotbed for the U.S. aut…

@Toyota: Toyota Reimagines the New Car Buying Experience with Complete Online Retail Solution

PLANO, Texas (February 1, 2021) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has officially unveiled the next iteration of the SmartPath retail experience, allowing customers flexibility in how they buy their next Toyota. Working hand-in-hand with dealerships across the United States to integrate online and in-store retail, TMNA assumed the responsibility of the research and development… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Reimagines the New Car Buying Experience with Complete Online Retail Solution

@Groupe PSA: PR Pietro Gorlier is appointed Stellantis Chief Parts and Services Officer001120

Amsterdam – Effective February 1st 2021, Pietro GORLIER is in charge of the Stellantis Parts and Services business worldwide. Most recently, he was Chief Operating Officer, Europe, Middle East, Africa Region of former FCA Group and Global Head of Parts & Service (MOPAR). Pietro GORLIER took the EMEA leadership role in 2018 and was appointed… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Pietro Gorlier is appointed Stellantis Chief Parts and Services Officer001120

@FCA: Pietro Gorlier is appointed Stellantis Chief Parts and Services Officer

February 1, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Effective February 1, 2021, Pietro Gorlier is in charge of the Stellantis Parts and Services business worldwide.  Most recently, he was Chief Operating Officer, Europe, Middle East, Africa Region of former FCA Group and Global Head of Parts & Service (Mopar).  Pietro Gorlier took the EMEA leadership role in… Continue reading @FCA: Pietro Gorlier is appointed Stellantis Chief Parts and Services Officer

Ford and Google to Accelerate Auto Innovation, Reinvent Connected Vehicle Experience

DEARBORN, Mich. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ford and Google today announced a unique strategic partnership to accelerate Ford’s transformation and reinvent the connected vehicle experience. Ford has also named Google Cloud its preferred cloud provider to leverage Google’s world-class expertise in data, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML). As part of… Continue reading Ford and Google to Accelerate Auto Innovation, Reinvent Connected Vehicle Experience

Grab launches GrabAssist Plus, expanding its suite of transport services for persons with disabilities in Singapore

GrabAssist Plus allows persons with disabilities to travel to and from partnering healthcare institutions without dismounting from their wheelchairs throughout the journey GrabAssist Plus allows persons with disabilities to travel to and from partnering healthcare institutions without dismounting from their wheelchairs throughout the journey To go live on 8 February, the new service offers an… Continue reading Grab launches GrabAssist Plus, expanding its suite of transport services for persons with disabilities in Singapore

Toyota Reimagines the New Car Buying Experience with Complete Online Retail Solution

Developed in partnership with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in response to shifting consumer purchase preferences, Toyota began piloting SmartPath in 2019 to expand the retail footprint, offering a flexible shopping experience that is convenient, interactive, connected, transparent, and customized. The COVID-19 virus accelerated consumer demand for digital transactions, with a recent digital shopping survey showing… Continue reading Toyota Reimagines the New Car Buying Experience with Complete Online Retail Solution