Volvo Cars to focus on new ways of introducing cars and services to consumers

Volvo Cars to focus on new ways of introducing cars and services to consumers Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, will continue its move away from traditional auto industry events to focus on bespoke activities to introduce its new cars, technologies and services to media and consumers. The shift towards purpose-specific communications supports the company’s… Continue reading Volvo Cars to focus on new ways of introducing cars and services to consumers

PSA will expand its Free2Move Lease unit outside Europe in 2019 and by 2021 it will be worldwide

Posted 06/08/2018 11: 36: 24CET MADRID, Jun 8 (EUROPA PRESS) – The PSA Group plans to expand its business unit dedicated to vehicle leasing, called Free2Move Lease, outside of Europe during the next financial year, after expanding its presence to all European countries for the remainder of the year. This was stated by the general… Continue reading PSA will expand its Free2Move Lease unit outside Europe in 2019 and by 2021 it will be worldwide

Free2Move Lease (PSA) will close 2018 with a rental fleet in Spain of 17,000 units, 35% more

Posted 06/08/2018 11: 36: 03CET MADRID, Jun 8 (EUROPA PRESS) – The PSA Group will close this year with a fleet of rental vehicles, managed by the division launched last year Free2Move Lease, of 17,000 units, which will mean an increase of 35% compared to the data before the arrival of this service of renting.… Continue reading Free2Move Lease (PSA) will close 2018 with a rental fleet in Spain of 17,000 units, 35% more

BorgWarner Appoints Frederic Lissalde Chief Executive Officer

Auburn Hills, Michigan, June 7, 2018 – The BorgWarner Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Frederic Lissalde to president and chief executive officer effective August 1, 2018, at which time he will also join the Board of Directors. Effective on the same date, James R. Verrier will step down from the president and… Continue reading BorgWarner Appoints Frederic Lissalde Chief Executive Officer

Geely and Shell sign strategic agreement for new markets, R&D and new opportunities

Duke of Richmond welcoming Geely and Shell to Goodwood. Geely’s Bo Yue fleet arrives at Goodwood. Chinese carmaker Geely has extended its strategic collaboration agreement with energy major Shell that will go beyond just lubricants, at the sidelines of the recently concluded Sino-Euro tour. The ‘Challenge 100 Degrees – Geely Goes Global, Powered by Shell’… Continue reading Geely and Shell sign strategic agreement for new markets, R&D and new opportunities

GM and Honda join hands for next-gen EV battery development

General Motors Co and Honda have announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery will deliver higher energy density, smaller packaging and faster charging capabilities for both companies’ future products, mainly for the North American market. Under the… Continue reading GM and Honda join hands for next-gen EV battery development

Volvo Cars Sets New Goal for Robo-Taxis in Biggest Industry Bet

Volvo Cars is betting driverless vehicles will make up one-third of its deliveries by the middle of the next decade, setting the auto industry’s most ambitious target yet for the new technology. Half of the cars the Swedish company offers will be available through its subscription service, creating links to more than 5 million consumers… Continue reading Volvo Cars Sets New Goal for Robo-Taxis in Biggest Industry Bet

GM Expands Honda Partnership With Electric-Car Battery Tie-Up

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE General Motors Co. agreed to collaborate with Honda Motor Co. on electric-vehicle batteries, expanding cooperation between the U.S. and Japanese automakers on next-generation powertrains for cleaner cars. Honda intends to use cells and modules from the largest U.S. automaker in electric vehicles built mostly for the North American market,… Continue reading GM Expands Honda Partnership With Electric-Car Battery Tie-Up

Manage Your Fleet by Connecting to Better Data with Ford Commercial Solutions

Ford Commercial Solutions is introducing two new connected vehicle products designed to provide fleets with key insights about their own performance and solutions to help improve their business  The new Data Services product gives fleet managers and telematics service providers direct access to valuable OEM-grade vehicle data, allowing them to better manage their fleets A… Continue reading Manage Your Fleet by Connecting to Better Data with Ford Commercial Solutions

Honda Partners on General Motors’ Next Gen Battery Development

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) announced an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery will deliver higher energy density, smaller packaging and faster charging capabilities for both companies’ future products, mainly for the North American… Continue reading Honda Partners on General Motors’ Next Gen Battery Development