-
Mappy goes Europe-wide with TomTom
- January 24, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
TomTom and Mappy have announced that they have extended their long-term relationship. As part of the deal, Mappy has increased its access to TomTom traffic data from 10 countries to the whole of Europe, matching its coverage access to TomTom maps. Mappy is also positioned to leverage TomTom’s next generation map database, leading the way [...] -
Ford moves towards digital dealership
- January 24, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Ford has introduced a new online platform enabling customers to purchase or finance a new Ford vehicle in minutes. Accessible from any device and developed by Ford Motor Credit Company and financial technology company AutoFi, the solution is being trialled in Ohio before roll out to more Ford and Lincoln dealerships across the United States. [...] -
Industry leaders rally behind hydrogen solution
- January 24, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Thirteen leading energy, transport and industry companies are pooling talents to develop a united and long-term ambition to promote hydrogen as a solution to climate goals. In the first global initiative of its kind, the Hydrogen Council is determined to position hydrogen among the key solutions of the energy transition. Hydrogen does not release any [...] -
Autonomous platooning round the corner
- January 24, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Scania says it will design the world’s first autonomous truck platooning operation to transport containers between port terminals in Singapore. The aim is to organise convoys of four trucks – with the following three trucks behind the lead truck autonomously driven, as well as to fully automate the processes for precise docking and undocking of [...] -
Porsche helps refugees gain qualifications
- January 23, 2017
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: Industry News
Porsche has launched its integration programme for a second year, with 15 men and women from Afghanistan, Syria, Eritrea and Iraq. The programme aims for participants to either obtain a training position or go directly into a permanent job role within the general employment market. Further careers advice is provided by the German Federal Employment [...]