Tag: Mobility

Uber secures 30-month London taxi license

Following a years-long dispute with the city’s transit regulator, Uber has earned a 30-month license to continue operating in London, Transport for London (TfL) said on Saturday. “Uber has been granted a London private hire vehicle operator’s license for a period of two and a half years,” a TfL spokesperson told CNBC. Uber’s dispute with… Continue reading Uber secures 30-month London taxi license

Volvo Cars’ New CEO Talked about Future of Mobility at China EV 100 for His First Public Appearance

Mr. Jim Rowan joined Volvo Cars on March 21st as CEO & President. Jim was previously CEO and Board member of Ember Technologies and formerly Group CEO of the Dyson Group. He has over three decades of global experience in the consumer and technology sectors, delivering strong growth and profitability through transformation strategies and consumer… Continue reading Volvo Cars’ New CEO Talked about Future of Mobility at China EV 100 for His First Public Appearance

TSD Extends Partnership with Subaru

From the initial launch of the loaner program to the growth of mobile features during the pandemic, both companies share a mutual goal of innovation. Source: Subaru U.S. TSD Mobility Solutions and Subaru of America, Inc. announced in a statement, the signing of a multi-year contract extension to provide Subaru and its retailers fleet technology systems… Continue reading TSD Extends Partnership with Subaru

Free2move Acquires Opel Rent

Acquiring Opel Rent is a move for Free2move to have a greater presence in Germany and Austria, as well as an increase in electric vehicles as part of its fleets. Photo: Free2Move Mobility solutions provider, Free2move, announced in a statement the acquisition of Opel Rent, previously owned by Techno Einkauf GmbH and Verband deutscher Opelhändler (VDOH) Wirtschaftsdienst… Continue reading Free2move Acquires Opel Rent

Spotify is testing a new car mode focused on voice commands

Spotify is trying out a new “Car Mode” on a handful of users, the streaming service confirmed to TechCrunch. Last year the company retired its old Car View mode, explaining that it needed to pave the way for “new innovations”. The new in-car interface, called “Car Mode” appears to be more focused on voice controls… Continue reading Spotify is testing a new car mode focused on voice commands

Magna Posts 2021 Annual Report

AURORA, Ontario, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) today announced that its 2021 Annual Report, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, Annual Information Form (AIF) and Form 40-F, are now available on the company’s website, www.magna.com.  Magna has also filed these documents with the… Continue reading Magna Posts 2021 Annual Report

New cabin filter generation Bosch FILTER+pro also works against viruses and mold

The Automotive Aftermarket division (AA) provides the aftermarket and repair shops worldwide with modern diagnostic and repair shop equipment and a wide range of spare parts – from new and exchange parts to repair solutions – for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Its product portfolio includes products made as Bosch original equipment, as well as… Continue reading New cabin filter generation Bosch FILTER+pro also works against viruses and mold

@VW Group: Air Taxis: Onward and Upward004812

Joby Aviation, Lilium, Volocopter, Archer, Vertical Aerospace, Electra.aero —the list of companies that have raised billions of dollars to make air taxis with electric drives widely available to the public as a means of transportation has lengthened continuously in 2021. Around 100 manufacturers worldwide have entered the race to present the first functioning business model. Common to all… Continue reading @VW Group: Air Taxis: Onward and Upward004812

Ford Next and the autonomous driving unit

The manufacturer Ford has announced a new department to take care of new technologies and autonomous driving. The new department for new technologies and autonomous driving at ford should accelerate the development in these areas. CEO Faley founded Ford Next last year, which was headed by Franck Louis-Victor. This also includes participation in the start-up… Continue reading Ford Next and the autonomous driving unit