Autotech Ventures, a Menlo Park, CA-based mobility focused venture capital firm, closed its $150M+ Fund II. LPs include both financial and corporate investors and other leaders from vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers, repair shop chains, leasing corporations, dealership groups, and trucking firms. The fund will invest in early-stage startups with a focus on connectivity, autonomy, shared-use… Continue reading Autotech Ventures Closes Over $150M Fund
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@GM: Buick Launches Refreshed Sedan Family Featuring Expressive Design, Spirited Performance and New Technology
Buick Launches Refreshed Sedan Family Featuring Expressive Design, Spirited Performance and New Technology 2020-04-30 SHANGHAI – Buick strengthened its sedan portfolio in China this evening with the launch of five new and enhanced sedans. The livestreamed event introduced the new-generation Regal GS upper-medium sports sedan, new Verano GS midsize sports sedan, 2021 Excelle GT family… Continue reading @GM: Buick Launches Refreshed Sedan Family Featuring Expressive Design, Spirited Performance and New Technology
New all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e van launched
The new, all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e van has been launched, tasked with rivalling the likes of the Mercedes eVito and Nissan e-NV200. It’ll be available to order from June this year, with first deliveries expected to arrive this September, once the government-imposed travel restrictions have been lifted. The Vauxhall Vivaro-e is based on the same EMP2… Continue reading New all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e van launched
rideOS Selected by Alto to Scale Its On-Demand Multi-Service Mobility Business
SAN FRANCISCO, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — rideOS, a leading Mobility as a Service technology provider that empowers businesses to build, operate and scale on-demand transportation offerings, today announced that Alto is utilizing the rideOS platform to manage its elevated rideshare service and accelerate its entry into last-mile delivery. Alto is now taking full-advantage of rideOS’… Continue reading rideOS Selected by Alto to Scale Its On-Demand Multi-Service Mobility Business
@GM: Chevrolet Launches Seven-Seat Blazer SUV in China
Chevrolet Launches Seven-Seat Blazer SUV in China 2020-04-16 SHANGHAI – Chevrolet livestreamed the online launch of its seven-seat Blazer this evening from SAIC-GM’s Shanghai manufacturing facility, where the newest member of the brand’s SUV family in China is produced. “The Blazer mid-large SUV is taking Chevrolet into one of the market’s fastest-growing segments,” said Scott Lawson,… Continue reading @GM: Chevrolet Launches Seven-Seat Blazer SUV in China
Penske Dash Selects Ridecell As Technology Partner To Power New Carsharing Service – PRNewswire
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ridecell Inc., the leading platform provider for shared mobility operators, today announced it has been selected by Penske Dash as the technology partner for Penske Dash carsharing. The Ridecell platform used by Penske Dash provides a complete solution for their carsharing service of Volkswagen Jetta cars, launching this… Continue reading Penske Dash Selects Ridecell As Technology Partner To Power New Carsharing Service – PRNewswire
Fiat Chrysler to start producing 1 million face masks a month
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Monday it will start manufacturing face masks in the coming weeks and donate the critical medical equipment to first responders and healthcare workers — the latest automaker to direct its manufacturing expertise toward the COVID-19 pandemic. The automaker confirmed to TechCrunch that production capacity is being installed this week at one… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to start producing 1 million face masks a month
Ransomware Groups Promise Not to Hit Hospitals Amid Pandemic
The news at large this week has understandably focused on the new coronavirus that continues to spread throughout the world. It’s slowly seeping into the world of cybersecurity as well, as hackers and scammers take advantage of confusion, anxiety, and lax work from home set-ups to stir up trouble. The need for information has spurred… Continue reading Ransomware Groups Promise Not to Hit Hospitals Amid Pandemic
@Hyundai: All-New 2021 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Hybrid Make World Premiere in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Mar. 17, 2020 – Hyundai officially launched its all-new 2021 Elantra and Elantra Hybrid at The Lot Studios in West Hollywood with a special event today broadcast around the world. This marks the world debut of the latest version of the popular compact sedan. The 2021 Elantra showcases Hyundai’s latest ambitions, including a Sensuous… Continue reading @Hyundai: All-New 2021 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Hybrid Make World Premiere in Hollywood
Tesla must pause production at its Fremont factory to shelter in place
Sponsored Links The Washington Post via Getty Images Yesterday, it looked like Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California, would remain open despite being in one of the California counties under a shelter in place order. Today, a spokeswoman for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said otherwise. The factory has been deemed non-essential, and like other non-essential… Continue reading Tesla must pause production at its Fremont factory to shelter in place