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SMMT publishes list of Brexit "myth busters" as deal decision goes to the wire
The UK Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published what it says is a rebuttal of 13 arguments used about the automotive sector over Brexit. The SMMT says that a ‘no deal’ Brexit would have a devastating impact on the sector and the hundreds of thousands of jobs ...
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ArticleDiess: Volkswagen's new 10 year plan is 70 electric models by 2030, MEB platform open to third parties
Volkswagen CEO, Herbert Diess, told reporters at the company’s annual media conference in Wolfsburg that the group would expand its target of electric vehicles to 70, up from the 50 previously announced.
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ArticleBack to the future as electric concept cars dominate at Geneva Motor Show 2019
Geneva Motor Show saw a rash of new electric vehicles and concepts from Honda, Nissan, Fiat and Volkswagen, as auto industry enters the era of mass electrification.
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ArticleMost German CIOs say their companies aren't agile
A majority of CIOs says the IT department continues to be seen first and foremost as a cost center in their companies (Photo: VW) A mere 14% of German IT bosses say their companies have adopted agile working methods, according to a new study. The main reason, 71% ...
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ArticleGerman OEMs in 68 billion euro push to take control of EV market
Reports in German media suggest that BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen are set to invest 60 billion euros ($68 billion) over the next three years on electric cars and automated driving.
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ArticleTesla to close showrooms and move sales online
Tesla is closing its showrooms globally and moving to an online sales model to reduce overheads across the business. The carmaker hopes this will deliver its Model 3 at a lower price of $35,000.
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FeatureThe wind of change blowing through car retail
In recent years, a number of shifts in the industry have begun to affect traditional dealership models, changing the types of relationships that exist between dealers, OEMs and customers.
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Waymo leads the autonomous pack in California
Waymo has logged more than double as many autonomous miles as its nearest rival
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ArticleMercedes-Benz to boost visibility via blockchain
Mercedes-Benz Cars has announced a partnership with contract management software provider Icertis to improve transparency in its supply chain and procurement via the use of blockchain technology.
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ArticleBMW and Daimler €1 billion mobility joint venture unveiled
BMW and Daimler make public details of their mooted joint mobility venture. The two companies are investing more than €1 billion to develop and integrate offerings for car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, charging and multimodal transport.
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ArticleDaimler joins VW in making Berlin its digital home
Daimler has opened a Berlin office for its MBition digital subsidiary, making it the latest carmaker to make the German capital a digital innovation center
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FeatureRenault uses software to close gap between supply and demand
Groupe Renault’s vice-president for sales forecast and distribution, Florian Huettl, Groupe Renault, wants as little gap as possible between potential in terms of sales and the available production, and doing this in the most cost-efficient way. In an interview with Victoria Johns he explains how advanced IT can minimise the ...
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ArticleAt Porsche, autonomous driving enters the workshop
Porsche is working a Berlin startup to test virtually how its cars can drive themselves to lifting platforms in the workshop.
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ArticleBMW to open tech scouting office in Tel Aviv
Startup Israel Tel Aviv will be part of a global R&D network BMW is operating across 8 countries (Photo: BMW) BMW plans to open a technology scouting office in Tel Aviv, focusing on new technologies and cooperation with regional startup companies. The German premium car group will ...
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FeatureOEMs face technology investment challenges for a changing supply chain landscape
Around the world, technology decision-makers at automotive OEMs and their suppliers are wrestling with some difficult decisions. How can they digitalise their supply chains in order to compete more effectively in the industry today, while at the same time preparing those supply chains for major disruption down the road?
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ArticleFord partners with electric delivery company Gnewt to trial new micro consolidation service in London
A side-effect of online shopping is the increase in urban congestion and pollution, caused by the proliferation of delivery vans. According to Ford, journey times in London have risen by 40% in the last three years.
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ArticleVolkswagen ID to be first climate neutral electric car from group
Volkswagen’s first mass-market electric vehicle is set to launch later in 2019. In addition to the new car’s electric credentials, the company has focused production for the new VW ID. series on avoiding and reducing CO2 emissions.
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ArticleIBM, Sigfox implement digital container tracking at PSA
Sigfox says asset management and tracking are key IoT requirements (Image: Sigfox) IBM and IoT service provider Sigfox have implemented a system to digitally track containers at French carmaker PSA Group. The so-called “Track&Trace” system allows PSA to optimize container rotation between its supplier sites and its ...
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FeaturePSA: "On the mobility side, North America is still the Wild West"
PSA’s head of North America, Larry Dominique, talks to automotiveIT International about why it is first returning to the US as a mobility provider and tech company.
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Kia scores a hit with K-pop sensation Blackpink
Kia’s sponsorship of K-Pop girl supergroup Blackpink could prove more lucrative than when first announced at the start of the year. The foursome are tipped to become megastars not just in Asia but across North America and Europe in 2019.
