Volvo Cars has launched a new investment fund aimed at investing in high potential technology start-ups around the globe. The aim of the Volvo Cars Tech Fund is to invest in strategic technology trends that are transforming the industry, such as artificial intelligence, electrification, autonomous driving and digital mobility services. The first strategic investment as… Continue reading Volvo Cars bets big on tech start-ups, launches investment fund
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APOLLO AUTOMOBIL LAUNCHES THE #FINDTHEIE CONTEST
APOLLO AUTOMOBIL LAUNCHES THE #FINDTHEIE CONTEST FANS WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN A DREAM RIDE IN THE APOLLO IE. The Apollo IE will be taking over Geneva, but not at the Motor Show. Apollo will host its own Private Event from March 6-8th. Apollo announces Official Launch of the #FindTheIE Photography / Spotting Contest.… Continue reading APOLLO AUTOMOBIL LAUNCHES THE #FINDTHEIE CONTEST
Volvo Cars launches investment fund aimed at technology start-ups
Volvo Cars launches investment fund aimed at technology start-ups Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has launched a new investment fund aimed at investing in high potential technology start-ups around the globe. The aim of the Volvo Cars Tech Fund is to invest in strategic technology trends that are transforming the industry, such… Continue reading Volvo Cars launches investment fund aimed at technology start-ups
FAW-Volkswagen: VW joint venture recalls more than 430,000 cars
Volkswagen For the troubled company from Wolfsburg, there is now even more trouble in China. (Photo: AP) Because of a problem with the dashboard, the joint venture calls VW According to authorities, in China around 430,000 cars are returned. As the State Quality Supervision announced on Wednesday, the vehicles from FAW-Volkswagen to be ordered from… Continue reading FAW-Volkswagen: VW joint venture recalls more than 430,000 cars
China startup Nio hires eight banks for $2 bn US IPO
Other banks are Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan and UBS, said the people, declining to be identified as the deal details are not public. HONG KONG: Chinese electric vehicle startup Nio has hired eight banks including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to work on a planned US stock market… Continue reading China startup Nio hires eight banks for $2 bn US IPO
Electric mobility: Yonne charging stations made accessible to EV drivers from all over Europe
An innovative partnership between SPIE, SDEY and Hubject Saint-Denis, February 28th, 2018 – SPIE CityNetworks, Hubject and the Departmental Energy Association of Yonne (SDEY) are joining forces to provide charging solutions for electric vehicles that can be accessed by EV drivers from all over Europe. Charging stations belonging to the Departmental Energy Association of Yonne… Continue reading Electric mobility: Yonne charging stations made accessible to EV drivers from all over Europe
Recreating the self-driving experience: the making of the Waymo 360° video
Recreating the self-driving experience: the making of the Waymo 360° video To bring Waymo’s technology to life, we leaned on the unique format of 360 video. By Meiling Tan, Head of Marketing, Waymo Waymo has been working on self-driving technology since our early days at Google in 2009. Today, we have the world’s first and only… Continue reading Recreating the self-driving experience: the making of the Waymo 360° video
Magna is on board of the Ford S-Max: Global market leader supplies drivetrain and cameras
SAILAUF, GERMANY, 22 August 2016 – Magna International Inc. has equipped the new Ford S-MAX Vignale with innovative technologies. The sophisticated sports activity vehicle comes with the EYERIS® electronic vision system and a transmission made by recently acquired subsidiary GETRAG.
UAW trust move puts GM board seat at risk
Former UAW Vice President Joe Ashton (Photo: General Motors Co.) The United Auto Workers’ retiree health care trust intends to sell 40 million of its shares in General Motors Co., imperiling the trust’s ability to replace retired UAW Vice President Joe Ashton on the automaker’s board of directors. The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust —… Continue reading UAW trust move puts GM board seat at risk
APOLLO IE: THE NEXT CHAPTER IS COMING SOON
PRESS RELEASE 7.10.2017 THE NEXT CHAPTER IS COMING SOON PRESS RELEASE 10 July 2017, Torino, Italy: After months of pure dedication, Apollo Automobil Ltd. is happy to announce that its partnership with Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT) has yielded the Apollo IE, a revolutionary hyper-car co-developed by the two. The Apollo IE will be presented… Continue reading APOLLO IE: THE NEXT CHAPTER IS COMING SOON