Munich. The BMW Group has led the way in intelligent connectivity for 20 years, courtesy of BMW ConnectedDrive. Customers and their mobility requirements – in the vehicle and beyond – have been at the heart of everything the company has sought to achieve here. It was back in 1998 when the BMW Assist package was… Continue reading 20 years at the cutting edge: BMW ConnectedDrive.
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Continental and filtration specialist UFI Filters agree on strategic cooperation
Filters for the automotive aftermarket available under the Continental brand as of January 2019 OE-quality range covers large proportion of the European vehicle fleet To be premiered at Automechanika in September Frankfurt, May 8, 2018. The technology company Continental and filter manufacturer UFI Filters are pooling their strengths and have agreed on a strategic cooperation,… Continue reading Continental and filtration specialist UFI Filters agree on strategic cooperation
China’s SF Express invests $100m in US freight forwarder Flexport
April 30, 2018 Chinese express delivery firm SF Express has invested $100 million in US-headquartered Flexport, a full-service global freight forwarder and logistics platform named last year by Forbes as one of the 25 next billion-dollar startups. SF Express, China’s leading courier company, now joins existing investors, including First Round Capital, Bloomberg Beta, Founders Fund,… Continue reading China’s SF Express invests $100m in US freight forwarder Flexport
Baidu launches $500m fund to support internet, AI startups
April 29, 2018 Chinese internet group Baidu is setting up a $500-million growth-stage fund that will invest in internet and artificial intelligence (AI) technology startups, according to a report by Chinese news site The Paper. The fund, dubbed Changcheng Investment Partners, will be an independent and market-oriented fund with average cheque amount ranging from $20… Continue reading Baidu launches $500m fund to support internet, AI startups
Cooperation with China’s Geely to revive national car brand: Malaysian PM
The Emgrand electric car, produced by Geely, featured at an auto show in Shanghai. The Emgrand has been widely praised by electric-car enthusiasts.[Photo provided to China Daily] PEKAN – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Friday highlighted the capacity of China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, saying Geely will help the Malaysian national car brand Proton… Continue reading Cooperation with China’s Geely to revive national car brand: Malaysian PM
Volvo Cars to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store and Google Maps in next-generation infotainment system
Volvo Cars to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store and Google Maps in next-generation infotainment system Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today announced it is working with Google to embed the voice-controlled Google Assistant, Google Play Store, Google Maps and other Google services into its next-generation Sensus infotainment system, based on Google’s Android… Continue reading Volvo Cars to embed Google Assistant, Google Play Store and Google Maps in next-generation infotainment system
Isuzu Launches a Newly Engineered Lightweight Truck in an Emerging Market -Sales Starts from Indonesia-
April 23, 2018 Isuzu Launches a Newly Engineered Lightweight Truck in an Emerging Market-Sales Starts from Indonesia- ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED (headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo and headed by Masanori Katayama, President and Representative Director, hereinafter called “Isuzu”) has launched and started selling a cab-over lightweight truck (3.0 tons in GVW) under the model name for Indonesia,… Continue reading Isuzu Launches a Newly Engineered Lightweight Truck in an Emerging Market
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Car industry on alert over reports some hybrids face a ban
The UK’s car industry has hit out at the government over unconfirmed reports ministers will target hybrid vehicles as part of a new emissions crackdown. New cars unable to do at least 50 miles on electric power may be banned by 2040, a ruling that would hit the UK’s best-selling hybrid, Toyota’s Prius. The SMMT… Continue reading Car industry on alert over reports some hybrids face a ban
Didi Chuxing, Auto Partners Form Global Carsharing Alliance
Photo: Didi Chuxing Didi Chuxing has joined 31 of its auto industry partners to launch the Didi Auto Alliance (D-Alliance or the Alliance). For the first time, the Alliance will bring together resources and the strengths of the new mobility sector with those of key links in the automotive industry chain, with the aim to develop… Continue reading Didi Chuxing, Auto Partners Form Global Carsharing Alliance
VW’s version of the single adversaries fizzles
The indictment of US justice against the former VW boss Martin Winterkorn contradicts the previous defense strategy of the car company. What did the then leadership know about diesel fraud? VW plant in Wolfsburg (archive) Friday, 04.05.2018 16:53 clock This Thursday should actually be a liberation for Volkswagen. The new CEO Herbert Diess promised his… Continue reading VW’s version of the single adversaries fizzles