Tag: Strategy

Continental and EasyMile inaugurate new autonomous driving R&D team in Singapore

A signed Memorandum of Understanding enables intense collaboration by experts from both companies to prepare the test of self-driving vehicles on public roads of the city-state Strongly interconnected with Continental’s and EasyMile’s global Autonomous Driving teams, the Singapore R&D focus will be pointing towards environmental perception, driving decision strategies, artificial intelligence, vehicle safety as well… Continue reading Continental and EasyMile inaugurate new autonomous driving R&D team in Singapore

Francois Renard appointed Groupe Renault Global Marketing Director

Boulogne-Billancourt, November 15, 2018As of November 19, 2018, François Renard will join Groupe Renault as Global Marketing Director. He will report to Thierry Bolloré, Chief Operating Officer, and sit on the Groupe Renault Management Committee (CDR). In the Global Marketing Division, the remit of François Renard will be to strengthen the attractiveness and brand awareness… Continue reading Francois Renard appointed Groupe Renault Global Marketing Director

Thierry Koskas is appointed President of Renault Sport Racing

As of January 1, 2019, Thierry Koskas is appointed President of Renault Sport Racing, replacing Jérôme Stoll. He will report directly to Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Renault.   Boulogne-Billancourt, November 15, 2018  After a season marked by the progress of the Renault Sport Formula One Team, Thierry Koskas will aim… Continue reading Thierry Koskas is appointed President of Renault Sport Racing

Faraday Future employees sue investor over ‘conspiracy’ to destroy the EV startup

The battle between ailing electric car startup Faraday Future and its main investor, Chinese real estate giant Evergrande, escalated once again on Wednesday. Employees of the startup filed suit against Evergrande in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claiming the Chinese conglomerate committed “breaches” of its fiduciary duties as well as “other illegal conduct.” The plaintiffs… Continue reading Faraday Future employees sue investor over ‘conspiracy’ to destroy the EV startup

Volkswagen implements electric strategy consistently

Following Zwickau, Volkswagen intends to change its plants at Emden and Hanover in Germany over to the production of electric vehicles. After Zwickau, Volkswagen is there-fore establishing its second e-mobility center in Germany in Lower Saxony. CEO Dr. Her-bert Diess: “Volkswagen is implementing its electric offensive consistently. We are orient-ing the company towards clean mobility.… Continue reading Volkswagen implements electric strategy consistently

Hyundai and Kia partner with Vodafone for connected services

Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors have entered a new pan-European strategic partnership with Vodafone to provide customers with fully connected in-car infotainment and connected car service. The partnership will enable both car manufacturers to tap into Vodafone’s technical expertise, and offer connected in-car infotainment services to their European drivers. Hyundai and Kia will use Vodafone’s… Continue reading Hyundai and Kia partner with Vodafone for connected services

Bosch and Daimler: San José targeted to become pilot city for an automated on-demand ride-hailing service

Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. In 2017, its sales came to 47.4 billion euros, or 61 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility that is accident-free. emissions-free, and stress-free, and combines the… Continue reading Bosch and Daimler: San José targeted to become pilot city for an automated on-demand ride-hailing service

Lime launches its first car-sharing service in Seattle

Lime It’s true: after a long time focusing on scooters, Lime is ready to delve into four-wheeled transportation. The startup is launching a car-sharing service, LimePod, that will be available in Seattle as of this week. As with scooters, it’ll cost just $1 to unlock a car that you can park wherever you need it… Continue reading Lime launches its first car-sharing service in Seattle

Volkswagen nominates further battery cell supplier

With the South Korean battery cell manufacturer SK Innovation (SKI), the Volkswagen Group has named a further strategic supplier for electric vehicles based on the Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB). SKI will supply the batteries for North America and a share of the batteries for the production of Volkswagen Group full-electric vehicles in Europe. The most… Continue reading Volkswagen nominates further battery cell supplier