@VW Group: Volkswagen Car-Net® selects CCC Information Services as exclusive provider of insurance telematics services

Aug 11, 2020 CCC® X data exchange and new CCC® VIN Connect solution enable driver-first experiences Herndon, VA — CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) and Volkswagen Car-Net® announce today that CCC has become the automaker’s exclusive provider of insurance telematics services for the newest generation of VW Car-Net, included in most model year 2020 and… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Car-Net® selects CCC Information Services as exclusive provider of insurance telematics services

@Toyota: Toyota Backs hiyacar’s Bristol Car Sharing Scheme with Yaris Hybrid Fleet

Toyota is providing a fleet of 25 self-charging Yaris Hybrids to help launch a new car sharing initiative in Bristol. It is providing the compact, urban-friendly cars in a partnership agreement with hiyacar, a peer-to-peer car rental business that is has already worked with successfully in London. Its involvement as a vehicle provider reflects how… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Backs hiyacar’s Bristol Car Sharing Scheme with Yaris Hybrid Fleet

AutoX Launches Robotaxi Fleet in Shanghai

The company will begin by deploying a fleet of 100 robotaxis. Photo via Marianna/Flickr. Autonomous vehicle company AutoX signed a partnership with the City of Shanghai at the the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, to jointly launch the first commercial robotaxi fleet in China. The company will begin by deploying a fleet of 100 robotaxis. In June,… Continue reading AutoX Launches Robotaxi Fleet in Shanghai

Etrio launches first certified retrofitted electric LCV at Rs 775,000

eTrio’s eLCV, which is powered with a lithium-ion battery of 20 kWH on a 96 V system, has a certified range of 120km. Telengana-based electric vehicle start-up eTrio today launched India’s first certified retrofitted electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV). eTrio’s eLCV, which is powered with a lithium-ion battery of 20 kWH on a 96 V system, has a certified… Continue reading Etrio launches first certified retrofitted electric LCV at Rs 775,000

Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription

FILE PHOTO: The Toyota company logo is pictured at the India Auto Show 2018 in Greater Noida, India, February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Saumya Khandelwal NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) will offer its cars in India on leases or shorter-term subscriptions, hoping to tap growing demand for private transport as travelers cut down on… Continue reading Toyota to offer cars in India on lease, subscription

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor announces IONIQ brand dedicated to EVs

Hyundai’s dedicated EV brand IONIQ embodies company’s smart mobility vision Company aims to offer connected lifestyle experience to customers with IONIQ brand models Hyundai will introduce three innovative IONIQ EV models over the next four years, starting early 2021 with IONIQ 5, a midsize EV CUV based on the concept ‘45’ IONIQ EV models will… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor announces IONIQ brand dedicated to EVs

Etrio launches first certified retrofitted electric LCV

Telengana based, electric vehicle start-up, eTrio launched the country’s first certified retrofitted electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV). With a production capacity of 5000 vehicles annually, the company’s 30,000 square feet manufacturing facility is based out of Hyderabad. eTrio’s eLCV is powered with a lithium-ion battery of 20 KWH on a 96 V system and has… Continue reading Etrio launches first certified retrofitted electric LCV

HiPhi announces partnership with Givaudan to develop exclusive onboard fragrances

HiPhi’s brand spirit, which is “to explore, to be free and to create” and its vision of “a diverse world in harmony” is complementary to that of Givaudan’s, which is “to inspire emotion through creation every day, everywhere.” Ding Lei, CEO and founder of HiPhi, noted, “Givaudan’s rich heritage of innovation has helped establish its… Continue reading HiPhi announces partnership with Givaudan to develop exclusive onboard fragrances

India: CarDekho plans to invest $20m in used car business in FY21

The Girnar Software Pvt Ltd-owned venture, also a leading vehicle search platform, plans to open 250 franchise stores this year and ramp up this network to over 1,000 retail locations by 2022. The franchise outlets would be branded CarDekho Trustmark stores. Used cars are seeing a surge in demand as buyers are increasingly opting for… Continue reading India: CarDekho plans to invest $20m in used car business in FY21

@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Charges

PLANO, Texas (August 17, 2020) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced executive changes to its automotive operations. Bill Fay, senior vice president of automotive operations, TMNA, is retiring after more than 38 years with the company, effective September 1, 2020. Fay has held key sales positions at four regional TMNA offices and senior-level roles at… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Charges