HELLA showcases emerging mobility solutions at AutoMobili-D

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Lighting and electronics expert HELLA will give attendees at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) the opportunity to personally experience its innovative solutions shaping the future of mobility. For the first year, the company will have a demo vehicle at AutoMobili-D equipped with many of its… Continue reading HELLA showcases emerging mobility solutions at AutoMobili-D

Plastic Omnium joins the Hydrogen Council as a steering member

The Hydrogen Council welcomes 11 new members to its global membership group of 24 companies. For Plastic Omnium, this new membership is an opportunity to demonstrate its conviction that hydrogen must play a key role in sustainable mobility, and to engage with global key stakeholders in order to ensure its promotion and development. Open pdf… Continue reading Plastic Omnium joins the Hydrogen Council as a steering member

DENSO, Toshiba Digital Solutions, and Toshiba Information Systems Conclude a Capital Alliance Agreement to Enhance Development of Embedded Software for In-vehicle Products

DENSO Corporation, Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation, and Toshiba Information Systems (Japan) Corporation have concluded a capital alliance agreement in which DENSO acquires 20% of the total number of shares issued by Toshiba Information Systems. The auto industry is changing in a way that requires ever-more complicated and advanced technologies, such as connectivity, autonomous driving, shared… Continue reading DENSO, Toshiba Digital Solutions, and Toshiba Information Systems Conclude a Capital Alliance Agreement to Enhance Development of Embedded Software for In-vehicle Products

Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized

Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the auto industry, has a stark warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized

Nissan showcases Electric Ecosystem designed to deliver the future of driving today

World leading electric vehicle company takes over Tenerife for a month to share its vision of zero emissions future More than 12,000 new Nissan LEAF customer orders in Europe in just 90 days Nissan e-NV200 with new battery giving businesses an extra 100km of range on sale from spring 2018   Tenerife, Canary Islands (January… Continue reading Nissan showcases Electric Ecosystem designed to deliver the future of driving today

Softbank invests €460M in Germany’s Auto1 car dealer platform

Softbank’s Vision Fund has made another investment: The Japanese conglomerate has agreed to invest €460M in Berlin-based online car dealer Auto1. Auto1 confirmed the investment in a press release put out today, saying the deal values the company at €2.9BN. Around half of the investment is being made through the issue of new shares, it added. The… Continue reading Softbank invests €460M in Germany’s Auto1 car dealer platform

Adapt or Die Is Marchionne’s Stark Farewell Message to Carmakers

Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the automotive industry, has a blunt warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Adapt or Die Is Marchionne’s Stark Farewell Message to Carmakers

Ford Mach1 performance SUV to launch in 2020

Ford’s first all-electric vehicle will be a Mustang-inspired performance SUV, Auto Express can reveal. It will arrive in 2020 and could be launched as the Mach1. The all-electric SUV will be built on a new dedicated EV platform and have a range of 300 miles, while the design and packaging of the model has almost… Continue reading Ford Mach1 performance SUV to launch in 2020

NTU & Volvo for Autonomous Electric Buses in Singapore

The University of NTU and the manufacturer Volvo want to jointly develop an autonomous e-bus for Singapore. Volvo still has some difficulties at home approval to receive, but in Singapore If you want to stir up the public transport right now. Autonomous E-bus Singapore. Source: NTU In fact, there are some autonomous driving projects in… Continue reading NTU & Volvo for Autonomous Electric Buses in Singapore

ZF off to a Strong Start in 2018

“The improved rating highlights our solid financial policies and is a milestone in securing financial independence which is firmly anchored into the long-term ZF 2025 Strategy,” added Sauer, who is also CFO of the ZF Group. “We are making excellent progress in reducing debt that originated from the TRW acquisition in 2015. In fact, progress… Continue reading ZF off to a Strong Start in 2018