Volvo adds the V60 wagon to its car subscription service

Volvo If you’re interested in a car subscription from Volvo, but you’re not a fan of SUVs, the Swedish automaker just announced that its new V60 wagon will be available with the service called Car by Volvo. Gallery: Volvo V60 Wagon | 11 Photos 11 +7 Care by Volvo is a bit like a lease… Continue reading Volvo adds the V60 wagon to its car subscription service

Via Awarded Contract to Develop Singapore’s On-Demand Public Bus Service

Via, the leading developer of shared ride technology, has been selected by Singapore’s Land Transit Authority (LTA) to leverage its best-in-class ride matching and routing algorithm to incorporate on-demand technology into Singapore’s public transit system. Via’s technology connects multiple passengers who are headed the same way, allowing riders to request a ride in real time… Continue reading Via Awarded Contract to Develop Singapore’s On-Demand Public Bus Service

Waymo gets the go ahead for autonomous ride-hailing in Arizona (GOOGL)

BI Intelligence This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Transportation and Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving car spinoff, was granted a permit to operate as a Transportation Network Company by the state of Arizona back on January 24,… Continue reading Waymo gets the go ahead for autonomous ride-hailing in Arizona (GOOGL)

Ford executive leaves over inappropriate behaviour

The head of Ford’s US operations is leaving the company immediately following an internal investigation into inappropriate behaviour. The carmaker said its inquiry had concluded that some of Raj Nair’s actions had been “inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct”. Ford did not specify why the investigation was started nor what it uncovered. Mr Nair… Continue reading Ford executive leaves over inappropriate behaviour

The Volkswagen group estimates that in 2025 there will be one million vehicles powered by CNG in Germany

Posted 2/21/2018 2:42:44 PM January recorded record sales in one month of this type of vehicle in the German country, 370.7% more WOLFSBURG (GERMANY), 21 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Volkswagen car group intends to multiply by ten the number of vehicles powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Germany, until reaching 2025 around one… Continue reading The Volkswagen group estimates that in 2025 there will be one million vehicles powered by CNG in Germany

Avis steers into crowded field for managing ride services fleets

By Nick Carey DETROIT, – When Avis Budget Group Inc reports its results on Wednesday, executives under pressure from restive shareholders will likely point to the potential for profits from managing fleets of vehicles for ride services and robo-taxi companies. Avis, however, won’t be alone in chasing revenue from the same ride service companies that… Continue reading Avis steers into crowded field for managing ride services fleets

Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles

Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles 2018-02-21 Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) communication technology with the evolution towards 5G is a relevant step for connected and autonomous vehicle deployment and for enhanced road safety C-V2X technology trial will lead to a commercial deployment from 2020   Groupe PSA and Qualcomm Technologies will showcase… Continue reading Groupe PSA and Qualcomm advance C-V2X testing for communication between vehicles

All-electric Mercedes-Benz trucks for the heavy-duty distribution sector

Innovation fleet of ten heavy-duty electric trucks Customers for day-to-day operational testing have been agreed Range of up to 200 km with customary level of performance and payload Locally emission-free distribution transport could go into series production from 2021 Daimler leading proponent of electric commercial vehicles for urban areas Development and testing as part of “Concept ELV²”… Continue reading All-electric Mercedes-Benz trucks for the heavy-duty distribution sector

Uber officially launches Uber Express POOL, a new twist on shared rides

Uber has launched Uber Express POOL officially after a lengthy trial period that kicked off in San Francisco last November, and has until now remained available only in that market. Starting today, it’s coming to DC, LA, Miami, Philadelphia, San Diego and Denver, and more cities will be added over the next few weeks and… Continue reading Uber officially launches Uber Express POOL, a new twist on shared rides

Bosch buys U.S. start-up to expand connected-drive ops

BERLIN, Feb 21 (Reuters) – Germany’s Robert Bosch said it has acquired a carpooling start-up in the United States and created a new digital unit to further its expansion into data-based mobility services. Privately-held Bosch has purchased Detroit-based Splitting Fares Inc (SPLT), which offers carpooling services to about 140,000 users in the United States, Mexico… Continue reading Bosch buys U.S. start-up to expand connected-drive ops