Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, today announced an investment in Powersphyr, a Silicon Valley start-up to accelerate the Group’s solutions for a smart and connected Cockpit of the Future. Powersphyr is a leading provider of innovative wireless charging solutions focused on automotive, consumer, and industrial markets. Their easy-to-use solutions can be… Continue reading FAURECIA INVESTS IN POWERSPHYR TO ENHANCE ITS TECHNOLOGY OFFERING FOR COCKPIT CONNECTIVITY
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Opel Onstar ends 2020
May 9, 2018 at 19:05 Connectivity service: Opel Onstar ends 2020 Infotainment system with OnStar in the OpelZafira. Photo: Opel Opel owners who have equipped their vehicle with the online-based service Onstar will be unable to use it from 2021. By Mario Hommen On 31 December 2020, the connectivity service of the former Opel parent… Continue reading Opel Onstar ends 2020
Faurecia Invests In Powersphyr To Enhance Its Technology Offering For Cockpit Connectivity
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, today announced an investment in Powersphyr, a Silicon Valley start-up to accelerate the Group’s solutions for a smart and connected Cockpit of the Future. Powersphyr is a leading provider of innovative wireless charging solutions focused on automotive, consumer,… Continue reading Faurecia Invests In Powersphyr To Enhance Its Technology Offering For Cockpit Connectivity
Vauxhall OnStar services to be switched off in 2020
Vauxhall’s OnStar connectivity service, which provides on-board wi-fi, as well as concierge services such as vehicle diagnostics and hotel booking, will be switched off on 31 December 2020. In preparation for this, no new Vauxhall models will be fitted with OnStar from January 2019. The move comes as details of Vauxhall’s takeover by Groupe PSA… Continue reading Vauxhall OnStar services to be switched off in 2020
Job cuts at car manufacturers: Opel sets severance program for the time being
Opel plant in Eisenach 70 employees of the Opel plant in Eisenach had concluded termination agreements, but these were blocked by the works council. (Photo: AP) The carmaker Opel has suspended its severance pay program for younger workers according to works council information for the time being. The company has committed itself to 28/29. It… Continue reading Job cuts at car manufacturers: Opel sets severance program for the time being
Autocar confidential: Honda Clarity FCV, Mercedes-Benz A-Class buyers, electric Citroens & more
This week’s snippets of automotive news include news on Isral being a technology hub, the Honda Clarity FCV, Mercedes-Benz A-Class buyers and Citroen electrification. Israel technolgy hub: The car industry views Israel as a technology hub in the making, according to Skoda’s head of corporate development and digitalisation, Andre Wehner. Moreover, the country is viewed as… Continue reading Autocar confidential: Honda Clarity FCV, Mercedes-Benz A-Class buyers, electric Citroens & more
New 2020 Ford Kuga SUV caught on camera again
Ford‘s next Kuga SUV has been spied testing again, this time in the United States and wearing near production ready bodywork, compared to previous mules cloaked as current versions of the firm’s Renault Kadjar, Volkswagen Tiguan and Peugeot 3008 rival. Though recently updated and sitting pretty as the sixth best selling car in the UK… Continue reading New 2020 Ford Kuga SUV caught on camera again
UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Agag makes 600m euro bid for Formula E
LONDON (Reuters) – Formula E founder and chief executive Alejandro Agag has made a 600 million euro ($716.34 million) bid to take full ownership of the company, the all-electric series said on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Alejandro Agag, Formula E CEO, speaks during an interview with Reuters ahead of round four of the Formula E championship… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Agag makes 600m euro bid for Formula E
All new Vauxhall Mokka X on track for 2019 launch
Vauxhall is about to undergo a major range revamp under its new owner, PSA, with a fresh Corsa due within the next 18 months. And soon after the supermini’s arrival there will be another key debut: the second generation of the Vauxhall Mokka X. Due in 2020, the Mokka will switch to the same PSA… Continue reading All new Vauxhall Mokka X on track for 2019 launch
Industrial dispute in Rüsselsheim: IG Metall does not expect soon Opel collective bargaining
Soon agreement in the Opel wage dispute not in sight The plans for the German Opel locations should not be dictated unilaterally, says Gesamt-Betriebsratschef Wolfgang Schäfer-Klug. (Photo: AP) In the dispute over the future of Opel The IG Metall has responded to signals from PSA chief Carlos Tavares. The head of the district center, Jörg… Continue reading Industrial dispute in Rüsselsheim: IG Metall does not expect soon Opel collective bargaining