MAHLE Powertrain reduces bottlenecks in the availability of WLTP-capable dyno stands for the auto industry

MAHLE Powertrain opens new test and certification center Simulation of the entire WLTP and RDE regimes enables testing in accordance with the new test procedure under controlled and reproducible conditions The commissioning of the RDEC marks a further step in the strategic expansion of MAHLE Powertrain’s capabilities in the development and certification of vehicles with… Continue reading MAHLE Powertrain reduces bottlenecks in the availability of WLTP-capable dyno stands for the auto industry

Dacia: industrial and commercial audacity

The Dacia brand has been growing for 15 years. What are the keys to this success? Dacia has a unique business model in the automotive industry, for several reasons. The original specifications were to produce a roomy, reliable vehicle at the €5,000 price point. Unlike the vehicle projects of the time, the baseline from which… Continue reading Dacia: industrial and commercial audacity

Lyft will pay you $550 to ditch your car for a month

Lyft is raising the stakes in its mission to dominate all modes of transportation in major cities. Starting in August, the ride-hailing company will offer 100 residents of Chicago $550 each in credit to Lyft and several other mobility services if they ditch their personal vehicles for a month. It’s a bold, if slightly gimmicky,… Continue reading Lyft will pay you $550 to ditch your car for a month

The future of Ferrari under the Marlboro man

Getty Images Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is viewed next to a Ferrari after ringing the Closing Bell on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 13, 2014 in New York City. Friends and colleagues of Camilleri, who requested anonymity because they aren’t authorized to speak for him… Continue reading The future of Ferrari under the Marlboro man

Tech Mahindra Q1 Revenue up 13% YoY

Tech Mahindra Q1 Revenue up 13% YoY EBITDA up 45% and PAT up 12% YoYUSD Revenue grew 0.3% QoQ, in CC terms Mumbai, July 30, 2018: Tech Mahindra Ltd., a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering today announced the audited consolidated financial results for its first quarter ended June 30, 2018. Financial highlights… Continue reading Tech Mahindra Q1 Revenue up 13% YoY

Audi will manufacture its electric motors in Hungary

Audi has officially started this week the production of electric motors in the Györ plant in Hungary with which it will supply its zero emissions models. Audi continues to take important steps when it comes to its electrical strategy. Recall that Audi launched its Action and Transformation Plan at the end of last year with… Continue reading Audi will manufacture its electric motors in Hungary

Daimler’s workers to defend jobs if tariffs force production shift

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler’s (DAIGn.DE) German workforce will seek to defend local jobs if the luxury carmaker attempts to shift some production to the United States in response to trade tariffs, supervisory board member Roman Zitzelsberger told Reuters. The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018.… Continue reading Daimler’s workers to defend jobs if tariffs force production shift

Daimler and Baidu to Enhance Strategic Cooperation in Automated Driving and Vehicle Connectivity

Daimler and Baidu signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand partner-ship through the Apollo autonomous driving platform and to integrate Baidu’s vehicle connectivity services into Mercedes-Benz infotainment system MBUX. Dr. Dieter Zetsche: “Automated driving and connectivity are progressing at an unprecedented rate in China. Daimler and Baidu already enjoy a strong partnership in these two… Continue reading Daimler and Baidu to Enhance Strategic Cooperation in Automated Driving and Vehicle Connectivity