New cars on sale in 2017 emit -12.6% less carbon dioxide than the equivalent older models,but average UK new car CO2 rises 0.8%. New report finds shift away from diesel responsible for almost half of CO2 increase – with ‘disappointing’ electric car sales unable to bridge the gap. Tough EU industry targets looking increasingly challenging… Continue reading UK motor industry issues warning shot on CO2 targets as anti diesel backlash means UK could miss environmental goals
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Gestamp recorded revenues of €8,202m in 2017
2.26.2018 Gestamp, the multinational company specialized in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered metal components for the automotive industry, has recorded revenues of €8,202m in 2017, according to its full year results. Revenues have increased by 8.6% over the previous year, more than six times the growth of production volumes in Gestamp’s footprint… Continue reading Gestamp recorded revenues of €8,202m in 2017
LimeBike introduces e-bikes and e-scooters, marks first two successful months in Europe
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On the occasion of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, LimeBike – the leading smart mobility solution provider is officially announcing the launch of electric scooters, Lime-S, along with the largest deployment of shared electric-assist bikes, Lime-E in Europe. LimeBike is the first company to have a market-ready multi-modal smart… Continue reading LimeBike introduces e-bikes and e-scooters, marks first two successful months in Europe
Aston Martin gears up for IPO with first pre-tax profit since 2010
LONDON (Reuters) – Aston Martin delivered its first annual pre-tax profit since 2010 on Monday after last year’s sales reached a nine-year high, while the luxury British carmaker also confirmed it is considering a stock market flotation. Pre-tax profit reached 87 million pounds ($122 million) last year at fictional spy James Bond’s car brand of… Continue reading Aston Martin gears up for IPO with first pre-tax profit since 2010
Datsun expands African footprint to Zimbabwe
Datsun will introduce in Zimbabwe the Datsun GO, GO+ as well as the Datsun GO+ PV HARARE, Zimbabwe – Datsun is expanding its footprint on the African continent with the launch of the Datsun lineup – the Datsun GO, Datsun GO+ and the Datsun GO+ panel van – in Zimbabwe. The models are designed to… Continue reading Datsun expands African footprint to Zimbabwe
Carmaker PSA, Malaysia’s Naza sign deal to produce PSA cars for Asia
PSA’s Chief Executive Carlos Tavares had said last month that it was hard to decide upon the group’s strategy for Vauxhall given lack of clarity over Britain’s plans to leave the European Union. PARIS: French carmaker PSA and Malaysian company Naza Corp have signed a deal to jointly produce PSA-branded cars for Malaysia and other… Continue reading Carmaker PSA, Malaysia’s Naza sign deal to produce PSA cars for Asia
BMW, Toyota Back a Driverless Startup That Wants to Start Small
As automakers spend billions to rack up autonomous miles and map city streets, Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW AG are also betting on a startup with a more modest approach. The corporate venture arms of the two carmakers led a $11.5 million seed investment round for May Mobility, a micro-transit company that deploys self-driving electric shuttles… Continue reading BMW, Toyota Back a Driverless Startup That Wants to Start Small
Mapbox Launches Global Reality-Grade AR Location Platform
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — As static 2D maps fade away with the bezels of mobile phones, the future interfaces for navigation and gaming exist in augmented reality. App developers need new frameworks and reality-grade location data to build the next generation of spatially-enabled augmented reality experiences. Mapbox AR is the first comprehensive toolkit… Continue reading Mapbox Launches Global Reality-Grade AR Location Platform
Argus Cyber Security Collaborates with Ericsson to Spearhead Seamless End-to-End Cyber Security Across Connected Services and Vehicles
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Argus Cyber Security, a global leader in automotive cyber security, announced today a collaboration with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to provide seamless cyber security for the connected automotive ecosystem – across vehicle cloud services, fleets and vehicles. Argus As the number and diversity of connected services that interact with vehicles continue to… Continue reading Argus Cyber Security Collaborates with Ericsson to Spearhead Seamless End-to-End Cyber Security Across Connected Services and Vehicles
A Glimpse into the Future: Continental demonstrates Predictive Connectivity Manager
Intelligent data and channel management for predictive, holistic connectivity Network availability forecast ensures optimum connectivity even on remote roads Technology serves need for Always On Connectivity Barcelona, February 26, 2018. It’s a problem all too familiar to those who spend a lot of time driving in rural areas: Mobile network reception is poor, with phone… Continue reading A Glimpse into the Future: Continental demonstrates Predictive Connectivity Manager