Tag: Mobility

Goodyear Reports Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2018 Results

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full-year of 2018. “Our teams delivered several operational wins in 2018, including increasing our consumer replacement volume and building our OE pipeline by securing numerous fitments, notably on future electric vehicles,” said Richard J.… Continue reading Goodyear Reports Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2018 Results

Volvo Cars courts investors to raise cash for Polestar

The company is also ditching the industry’s traditional route to market via dealers. STOCKHOLM: Volvo Cars is talking to Chinese and U.S. tech investors as the company seeks external finance for its Polestar performance electric car brand, the Swedish company’s chief said on Thursday. Carmakers are seeking partnerships to cut the cost of building new… Continue reading Volvo Cars courts investors to raise cash for Polestar

Audi starts 2019 with around 144,650 automobiles sold

AUDI AG delivered around 144,650 cars to customers worldwide in January. As such, sales performed positively in the two largest markets. In China the company achieved its best January result in its history, with sales up 5.1 percent to 64,000 units sold. In the German domestic market the Ingolstadt-based carmaker handed over 23,359 cars (+1.5%).… Continue reading Audi starts 2019 with around 144,650 automobiles sold

Volkswagen Financial Services acquires Fleet Logistics

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) has acquired a 60% stake in Fleet Logistics. In an exclusive interview with Fleet Europe, VWFS explains the deal, and what’s next. The acquisition, subject to approval by the relevant authorities, is the result of a strategic partnership between VWFS, a financial subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, and TÜV Süd, the… Continue reading Volkswagen Financial Services acquires Fleet Logistics

Budget Truck Rentals Partners with On-Demand Service

The partnership is currently active at 13 locations across Orlando, Fla., with plans to expand to other regions and states throughout the year. Photo via Ildar Sagdejev/Wikimedia.  Budget Truck Rental today announced a new partnership with Fetch, a self-service truck startup, which makes Budget trucks available for rent through Fetch’s mobile marketplace. Fetch users can rent Budget box trucks, cargo vans and pickup trucks… Continue reading Budget Truck Rentals Partners with On-Demand Service

Bizarre Japanese Robot Folds Clothes at a Punishingly Slow Pace

Keep Dreaming We’re sure we’re not the only ones who can’t wait for the arrival of robot housekeepers à la the Jetson’s Rosie. Unfortunately, Mira Robotics’ latest effort isn’t quite there yet. On Thursday, the Japanese startup unveiled ugo, a laundry robot, at an event in Tokyo. After watching an incredibly entertaining demo video, we’ve come to… Continue reading Bizarre Japanese Robot Folds Clothes at a Punishingly Slow Pace

Leveling Up: What Is Level 2 Automated Driving?

The Society of Automotive Engineers has designated six categories of autonomous driving, ranging from Level 0 to Level 5. However, the ongoing development of self-driving cars has produced advanced technologies that can improve vehicle safety now, adding new distinctions to automated and autonomous driving features. Level 2 automated driving is defined as systems that provide… Continue reading Leveling Up: What Is Level 2 Automated Driving?

Addressing Health and Wellbeing Through Better Transportation

Since 2016, Lyft has been focused on reimagining the way healthcare organizations and their patients get around. Every year, over 3.6 million people can’t get the care they need due to a lack of transportation — an issue we are uniquely positioned to address through our work with leading organizations across the healthcare ecosystem and… Continue reading Addressing Health and Wellbeing Through Better Transportation