Uber: Head of Uber Eats to Participate at Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) announced today that Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, vice president and head of Uber Eats, will participate in a fireside chat at Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Mr. Gore-Coty is scheduled to appear at 9:00 am ET (6:00 am PT). A live webcast of the event will… Continue reading Uber: Head of Uber Eats to Participate at Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference

MAN Unveils Its All-New Lion’s City 18 E Electric Bus

The MAN Lion’s City 18 E is the ideal choice for servicing high-frequency routes in city traffic. Measuring 18 metres long, the electric articulated bus can take up to 120 passengers to their destinations safely, comfortably, and without producing emissions locally. The first demo buses will be premièred on the streets of Barcelona and Cologne… Continue reading MAN Unveils Its All-New Lion’s City 18 E Electric Bus

Henry Ford III is rising to the top of a dynasty facing crisis – Automotive News Europe

When Wall Street analysts call Ford Motor’s investor relations department these days, they are likely to be greeted by Henry Ford himself. It’s not the founder, of course, and it’s not a recording of him either. It’s Henry Ford III, the patriarch’s great-great grandson, who at age 39 has been thrust into the crucial role… Continue reading Henry Ford III is rising to the top of a dynasty facing crisis – Automotive News Europe

@Nissan: Regarding Nikkei Shimbun article on Nissan’s future production strategy

2020/05/14 On May 14, 2020, the Nikkei Shimbun published a speculative story on Nissan’s future production strategy. Nissan has not made any official statement on this subject.Nissan’s midterm planning is in progress and has not been concluded yet.As announced earlier, Nissan will announce a revised midterm plan along with fiscal year 2019 financial results on… Continue reading @Nissan: Regarding Nikkei Shimbun article on Nissan’s future production strategy

@GM: GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing to Run on the Sun

GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing to Run on the Sun General Motors to purchase 100 MW of solar energy to power 100 percent of Spring Hill’s operations 2020-05-14 One hundred megawatts equals the amount of energy consumed by nearly 18,000 U.S. households per year.* Spring Hill Manufacturing is GM’s largest facility in North America. This project… Continue reading @GM: GM’s Spring Hill Manufacturing to Run on the Sun

Cruise lays off 8% of workforce amid COVID-19, puts resources toward engineering

Cruise, the self-driving car subsidiary of GM that also has backing from SoftBank Vision Fund, automaker Honda and T. Rowe Price & Associates, is laying off nearly 8% of its more than 1,800-member workforce today as it tries to reduce costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The layoffs will affect employees in Cruise’s product, marketing and… Continue reading Cruise lays off 8% of workforce amid COVID-19, puts resources toward engineering

BYD Announces Its Sole Distributor In Norway

BYD partners with RSA as Norway distributor RSA to represent BYD on sales, service and parts for full-electric BYD Tang plus electric vans and trucks in Norway BYD Europe has taken the next step in growing its EV portfolio in Europe by partnering with renowned Scandinavian car and retail distributor, RSA. Following BYD’s recent announcement… Continue reading BYD Announces Its Sole Distributor In Norway

@Groupe PSA: “YOUR POINT OF SALE PEUGEOT ARRIVES AT YOUR HOME”: A REAL SUCCESS: 14,000 visits in 2 days!

The first feedback recorded on the use of the PEUGEOT Store is very promising. PEUGEOT Store (Peugeot Store), launched by the brand to the lion’s share on April 20, 2020, is the first 100% online sales site that now makes it possible to buy your new vehicle, have your old vehicle taken back, finance your… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: “YOUR POINT OF SALE PEUGEOT ARRIVES AT YOUR HOME”: A REAL SUCCESS: 14,000 visits in 2 days!

@BMW: Norbert Reithofer re-elected Chairman of Supervisory Board

Munich. The current Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BMW AG, Dr.-Ing. Norbert Reithofer, has been re-elected to the Supervisory Board for a mandate period of five years at today’s Annual General Meeting. At a meeting of the Supervisory Board held after the shareholders’ meeting, he was also re-elected as its chairman. Reithofer has been… Continue reading @BMW: Norbert Reithofer re-elected Chairman of Supervisory Board

@Geely: LEVC adjusts production operations in response to COVID-19

LEVC CEO Joerg Hofmann said: “LEVC is committed to the wellbeing of our employees and keeping all jobs secure throughout this difficult period. Our strategic direction remains on track and, with high levels of customer demand and further growth planned this year, taking these measures to adjust production now will ensure that we are ready… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC adjusts production operations in response to COVID-19