HONG KONG — Geely Auto Group, China’s largest private automaker, is ramping up efforts to develop self-driving technology as it grapples with a slowdown in the domestic car market. Geely, a group company of Volvo Cars owner Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, said earlier this month that it aims to introduce Level 4 self-driving technology — defined… Continue reading China’s Geely ramps up self-driving efforts amid auto market slowdown – Nikkei Asian Review
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GM's car-sharing service Maven to start exiting certain cities
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Careem BUS launches in Saudi Arabia with Jeddah to Mecca service
Careem BUS has launched in Saudi Arabia with a direct service between Jeddah and Mecca.
Following on from the successful launch of Careem BUS in Egypt in December 2018, Careem has expanded operations to The Kingdom beginning with a direct bus link between Jeddah and Mecca for SR25 each way.
The service comes as part of Careem’s ongoing commitment to solving transportation issues, improving mobility and creating jobs and is ideal for people flying into Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. The route has been approved by the Saudi Public Transport Authority.
Customers will be able to check the availability of the bus via the app, monitor its arrival and secure a seat. Walk-on passengers will also be accepted. The service is currently cash only, but soon passengers will be able to pay via several payment methods, such as the Careem wallet on the app, or by a registered credit card.
The service operates via a separate app from the ride hailing product and is available for download on iOS and ..
BMW Group enhances road safety by sharing anonymised traffic data.
Eindhoven / Munich. At the ITS Congress in Eindhoven, the BMW Group, together with partners from politics and the automotive industry, as well as service providers, launched the first pilot of a neutral server platform for the exchange of safety-relevant traffic data. The aim is to increase traffic safety: To achieve this, data collected via… Continue reading BMW Group enhances road safety by sharing anonymised traffic data.
Daimler Financial Services is realigning effective June 2019
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Franz Reiner (51) is to be the new Chairman of the Board of Daimler Financial Services AG. He follows Klaus Entenmann (63), who is entering retirement. Harald Wilhelm (53) follows Bodo Uebber (59) as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler Financial Services AG. Jörg Lamparter (48) takes on the newly created division “Digital and Mobility Solutions” on the Board of Management. Eefje Dikker (48) heads the Human Resources unit at Daimler Financial Services. Harald Wilhelm: “With this experienced management team the future Daimler Mobility AG is optimally placed. Together we will systematically continue the strategic realignment of Daimler Financial Services AG as Daimler Mobility AG.” Stuttgart – With personnel changes on the Supervisory Board and Board of Management effective June 1 2019 Daimler Financial Services AG has set a key course with regard to its strategic realignment as the future Daimler Mobility AG. The change of name will come into effec..
Toyota Motor North America Reports May 2019 Sales
PLANO, Texas, June 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported May 2019 sales of 222,174 vehicles, an increase of 3.2 percent on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus May 2018. Toyota division posted May sales of 197,637 units, up 4.1 percent on a volume and DSR basis. Lexus division… Continue reading Toyota Motor North America Reports May 2019 Sales
News – Save the date! – Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry
Make sure to mark Wednesday 4 September in your calendar for the ‘Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry’ summit organised by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). What The automobile industry is one of the EU’s key strategic sectors, acting as an engine of employment, innovation and growth, while also keeping… Continue reading News – Save the date! – Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry
Personalised eyecatchers.
Munich. All eyes will be on you. The decor sticker sets by BMW Motorrad are perfectly harmonised with the design and geometry of the bike and make for a unique look. They are available in a large number of colour combinations and designs and are suitable for every type of driving style giving the motorcycle… Continue reading Personalised eyecatchers.
Audi & Fleetonomy
Vehicle manufacturer Audi is cooperating with Israeli startup Fleetonomy for its on-demand service. For the management of the Audi On-demand car service cooperates with the startup Fleetonomy Israel, On-demand driver service from Audi in Hong Kong. Source: Audi. Recently, they successfully completed a test run with the company Fleetonomy. The startup’s fleet management tool was… Continue reading Audi & Fleetonomy
Hyundai Double-Decker Electric Bus Can Go 186 Miles
Hyundai developed the first double-decker electric bus with support from the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Hyundai Motor unveiled its first double-decker bus, which is also all-electric and with a 386 kWh liquid-cooled battery, it can go 300 km (186 miles) on a single charge. According to the press release, the bus can be… Continue reading Hyundai Double-Decker Electric Bus Can Go 186 Miles