Tag: Strategy

Avis Joins Internet of Things Consortium

Avis Budget Group has been leveraging IoT technology to offer its customers the most flexible and convenient on-demand mobility options. Photo via iStockPhoto/Karneg. Avis Budget Group today announced it has become a member of The Internet of Things Consortium (IoTC). The company has joined the consortium given the critical role that IoT technologies are playing in Avis Budget… Continue reading Avis Joins Internet of Things Consortium

Uber launches taxi-hailing app in Japan’s Nagoya

TOKYO, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Uber Technologies on Thursday said it would launch a taxi-hailing app for taxis operating in Nagoya, as the U.S. firm tries to expand its foothold in a country where it has been blocked from offering its own ridesharing service. The U.S. firm said it was working with Fuji Taxi Group,… Continue reading Uber launches taxi-hailing app in Japan’s Nagoya

Ford stops national ads for sedans, including Fusion still in production

LaNeve: “Obviously, we can’t let the dealers just sit on the inventory. We’ll keep them competitive on incentives.” DETROIT — As Ford Motor Co.’s car cull takes effect, its dealer network will have to figure out how to sell any remaining Blue Oval-badged sedans without the help of national advertising campaigns. Ford has ended all… Continue reading Ford stops national ads for sedans, including Fusion still in production

UPDATE 1-Volvo reveals new robo-taxi in race to autonomy

GOTHENBURG (Reuters) – Volvo Cars presented a fully electric robo-taxi on Wednesday, as the Geely-owned Swedish company races to meet an ambitious target for driverless vehicle sales with its Uber supply deal on hold. Volvo’s 360c autonomous concept car is seen in Gothenburg, Sweden September 5, 2018. TT News Agency/Bjorn Larsson Rosvall via REUTERS Besides… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Volvo reveals new robo-taxi in race to autonomy

Personalization and Humanization: Serious about customer engagement? Then you need them both

First, a note: This is my rawest thinking on the subject of humanization — not just of workplace, which is talked about a lot, but of the relationship with the customer, which is talked about far less. Even though I wrote a couple of blog posts back in 2008 on this, I haven’t evolved a… Continue reading Personalization and Humanization: Serious about customer engagement? Then you need them both

Schuler and Porsche establish joint venture for car body parts

On Tuesday, September 4, the companies signed a contract establishing the joint undertaking, which was approved by the European Commission back in mid-August. Approval from other competition authorities is currently pending. The purpose of the joint venture between Schuler and Porsche is to build a Smart Press Shop. The intention is for the new, highly… Continue reading Schuler and Porsche establish joint venture for car body parts

World Premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz EQC – Interview Dr. Dieter Zetsche

Now Playing: It was at the 2016 Paris Motor Show that Mercedes-Benz first presented its new product and technology brand for electromobility. In mid-2019 the time has now come: The EQC is the first Mercedes-Benz vehicle to be launched under the EQ brand. With its seamless, clear design and colour highlights typical of the brand,… Continue reading World Premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz EQC – Interview Dr. Dieter Zetsche

Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: reimagining the work-life balance and the future of cities

Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: reimagining the work-life balance and the future of cities   Where would you live if you could commute each workday in an autonomous driving, fully-functional, connected, comfortable, mobile office space? What if the service was provided via an on demand subscription basis? Or what if it was provided by… Continue reading Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: reimagining the work-life balance and the future of cities

Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: why fly when you can be driven?

Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: why fly when you can be driven?   Imagine a world in which you travel long distances without the need for airports. A world in which you can avoid airport security, hours of queuing and waiting, and noisy, cramped airliners. What if, instead, you could take your own first-class… Continue reading Volvo Cars’ new 360c autonomous concept: why fly when you can be driven?