Tag: Mobility

Ford F-Series Marks Best February Results in 18 Years While All-New Ford Expedition Posts 41 Percent Retail Sales Increase; Lincoln Navigator Posts Gains In All Regions

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford F-Series Marks Best February Results in 18 Years While All-New Ford Expedition Posts 41 Percent Retail Sales Increase; Lincoln Navigator Posts Gains In All Regions

Daimler takes back 100% of Car2Go

The Daimler Group has reached an agreement with Europcar to take over the shares held by the renter in the car-sharing service, Car2Go. Last step before the possibility of finalizing the project with BMW. The time of the merger between Car2Go and DriveNow car sharing services is getting closer. On March 1, 2018, Daimler announced… Continue reading Daimler takes back 100% of Car2Go

Allstate and Uber Team Up to Protect Riders and Drivers as Ridesharing Expands

NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The right insurance protection is key, whether you’re a ridesharing passenger catching a ride or a driver using your car to offer rides. Allstate is partnering with Uber Technologies, Inc. to protect drivers and passengers by providing commercial auto coverage in Illinois, New Jersey and Wisconsin beginning March 1.… Continue reading Allstate and Uber Team Up to Protect Riders and Drivers as Ridesharing Expands

Uber launches Uber Health, a B2B ride-hailing platform for healthcare

Uber’s launching a new business line called Uber Health on Thursday that will provide a ride-hailing platform available specifically to healthcare providers, letting clinics, hospitals, rehab centers and more easily assign rides for their patients and clients from a centralized dashboard – without requiring that the rider even have the Uber app, or a smartphone.… Continue reading Uber launches Uber Health, a B2B ride-hailing platform for healthcare

Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers

Dyson wants to grow its EV programme workforce by 300 people in a bid to ramp up the pace of development before its first car reaches the market in 2019. The British brand, a leader in vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, already has 400 employees focused on the project, but is now “looking to fill an… Continue reading Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers

From diesel fidelity to careful abandonment: How the automakers stand for the diesel future

All articles and backgrounds 03/01/2018 From diesel fidelity to cautious abandonment How the automakers stand on the diesel future DPA Diesel fuel pump at a gas station For one thing is clear: Matthias Wissmann is still rock solid for diesel. Even after the judgment of the Leipzig Federal Constitutional Court, the driving bans for diesel… Continue reading From diesel fidelity to careful abandonment: How the automakers stand for the diesel future

Excessive investment: Bosch does not build its own battery cells

Bosch will continue to build battery cells for electric cars in the future. (Image: Bosch) Bosch Despite the commitment in the electromobility decided against its own battery cell production. The company also wants to drive back or sell the research for better rechargeable battery cells. The automotive supplier Bosch does not want to build its… Continue reading Excessive investment: Bosch does not build its own battery cells

‘The IC engine will continue to be a major part of our business.’

by Sumantra B Barooah Mar 01, 2018 Arvind Balaji, joint managing director, Lucas TVS, spoke to Autocar Professional’s Sumantra B Barooah on the sidelines of the Auto Expo – Components Show 2018 last month.  Are you are taking new steps to prepare your company to tap the new megatrends and where do you see the… Continue reading ‘The IC engine will continue to be a major part of our business.’