Tag: Mobility

Skipr Raises €7M in Funding

Skipr, a Brussels, Belgium-based B2B Mobility as a Service startup, raised €7m in funding. The round was led by Belfius, with participation from existing investor Lab Box, the startup studio of D’Ieteren Auto, a key player in Belgian automobile distribution. The company intends to use the funds to continue scaling its business in Belgium and… Continue reading Skipr Raises €7M in Funding

@BMW: Interview with Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG: “We will be taking sustainability to a whole new level”

Munich. When it comes to sustainability, major corporations have a key role to play. The BMW Group acknowledged this fact long ago and outperforms industry rivals by far in terms of CO2 emissions per vehicle produced. But as new powertrains such as e-drives gain momentum, the approach to sustainable vehicle production is changing. In an… Continue reading @BMW: Interview with Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG: “We will be taking sustainability to a whole new level”

After losing Grubhub, Uber reportedly hails Postmates

Uber has reportedly made an offer to buy food delivery service Postmates, according to The New York Times. According to the Times, the talks are still ongoing and the deal could fall through. For those that have been paying attention to Uber, this appetite is not new, albeit consistent. A little over a month ago,… Continue reading After losing Grubhub, Uber reportedly hails Postmates

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Appoints Martin Zeilinger as Head of Commercial Vehicle Development Tech Unit

Zeilinger brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial vehicle development with a focus on autonomous driving and eco-friendly technologies Hyundai Motor Group will further strengthen its efforts on advanced commercial vehicle development in the area of electrification, autonomous driving technology and connectivity Hyundai Motor Group has appointed Martin Zeilinger as Executive Vice President… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Appoints Martin Zeilinger as Head of Commercial Vehicle Development Tech Unit

@Toyota: Toyota Releases Sales, Production, and Export Results for May 2020

TOKYO, June 29, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its sales, production, and export results for May 2020 as well as the cumulative total from January to May 2020, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., and Hino Motors, Ltd. The main points are as below: May 2020 Sales Results… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Releases Sales, Production, and Export Results for May 2020

@Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Opens New Parts Distribution Center in Phoenix

Creates 61 New Jobs for Valley Residents PHOENIX (June 29, 2020) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced that it has officially opened a new parts distribution center (PDC) in Phoenix, Arizona. The new Phoenix PDC will employ up to 61 employees in a 136,000 square foot facility. The $10 million distribution center will house… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor North America Opens New Parts Distribution Center in Phoenix

@Nissan: Nissan Sunderland restarts vehicle production

2020/06/08 Vehicle production resumes in Nissan Sunderland Plant New Nissan Juke first car off the production line 95% of dealer network now re-opened SUNDERLAND, UK – Nissan Sunderland plant today resumed vehicle production after almost three months, with a new Nissan Juke the first car off the line. Hundreds of hours of preparation have been… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan Sunderland restarts vehicle production

@Nissan: Nissan production, sales and exports for May 2020

2020/06/29 YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production, sales and export figures for May 2020. 1. Production Nissan’s global production in May declined 62.6% from a year earlier. Production in Japan declined 78.7% from a year earlier. Production outside Japan declined 59.9% from a year earlier. Production in China surpassed year-earlier results… Continue reading @Nissan: Nissan production, sales and exports for May 2020

@GM: GM Defense Awarded a $214.3M Contract to Produce the U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle

GM Defense Awarded a $214.3M Contract to Produce the U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle 2020-06-27 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Army Contracting Command–Detroit Arsenal announced today that GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors, has been awarded the production contract to build, field and sustain the Army’s new Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV).  Designed to… Continue reading @GM: GM Defense Awarded a $214.3M Contract to Produce the U.S. Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle