Ĺ KODA is preparing intensively for the forth industrial revolution. With the smart ProGlove industrial glove, the Czech car manufacturer is focusing on innovative future technology. Use of the glove facilitates and improves the work of Ĺ KODA Logistics. “Nowadays, logistics is an important economic and competitive factor which contributes considerably to a car manufacturer’s success,” said […]
Production at several Volkswagen plants has been interrupted as a result of a halt in component deliveries by external suppliers. Although Braunschweig District Court has issued injunctions obliging the suppliers to resume deliveries, the suppliers have not as yet met their obligations. Volkswagen continues its efforts to reach agreement with the suppliers. Given that further […]
PALO ALTO, Calif., – Ford today announces its intent to have a high-volume, fully autonomous SAE level 4-capable vehicle in commercial operation in 2021 in a ride-hailing or ride-sharing service. To get there, the company is investing in or collaborating with four startups to enhance its autonomous vehicle development, doubling its Silicon Valley team and […]
SEAT and Conector join forces to launch a specialised startup accelerator in the automotive industry and mobility. SEAT Accelerator by Conector will promote five startups in its initial acceleration programme, with offices in the SEAT facilities in Martorell. Entrepreneurs will receive support and assistance from the automotive brand and will follow Conector’s methodology. In the […]
Wolfsburg, – The Volkswagen Group is laying the foundations for lasting success in tomorrow’s world of mobility and its evolution into a world-leading provider of sustainable mobility. In order to achieve these goals, the Board of Management – with the approval of the Supervisory Board – has adopted a future program, “TOGETHER – Strategy 2025”. […]
WASHINGTON – New test data on a particular subset of defective Takata air bag inflators in certain model-year 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles show a far higher risk of ruptures during air bag deployment, prompting an urgent call from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to ensure that unrepaired vehicles in this population are found […]
ATLANTA, June 13, 2016 – As the auto industry prepares for the increase in off-lease vehicle inventory, BMW Financial Services (BMWFS) is making it easy for all dealers to source high-quality BMW and MINI vehicles before they cross the auction block. Powered by RMS Automotive’s web-based vehicle portfolio management solution, BMWGroupDirect.com is now accessible to […]
NEW YORK – BMW i Ventures has announced a strategic investment in Scoop Technologies, Inc., creators of the carpooling mobile application “Scoop”. Since launching in August 2015, Scoop commuters have taken more than 40,000 trips, offsetting nearly 500,000 in commute mileage for riders. Originally launched in Pleasanton, CA, Scoop now also operates commute trips into […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn., – AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO), the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, is hiring more than 10,000 new full and part-time employees nationwide through April to ensure its more than 5,100 U.S. stores are staffed and ready to provide WOW! Customer Service during the busiest selling season. Markets […]
PRETORIA, South Africa, – Ford Motor Company is investing R2.5-billion ($170 million U.S. dollars) to expand operations in South Africa at its Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria, South Africa, to produce the all-new Ford Everest, along with the new Ford Ranger that was launched at the end of last year. This investment will create approximately […]
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