New-car Dealers Raise US$160,000 for Non Profit Organisation

CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On July 16, 80 Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) dealers fired up their grills and hosted individual community fundraising events, collectively raising $160,000 – the highest amount to date – for the USO of Illinois. “This is the fourth year that the CATA has partnered with the USO of Illinois on the Barbecue for the Troops effort, and we’re thrilled that this program

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Non Profit Org Launches Automotive Job Listing Portal

BEN has launched a new recruitment website designed to give automotive recruiters a niche job board exclusively for the industry. The automotive industry charity aims to promote vacancies of all types – both apprenticeships and mainstream roles – via UKAutomotive.jobs with the aim of attracting more people to join and remain within the automotive sector. The site is also designed

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Hyundai Offers Amazon Prime Now, Drive Now – Test Drive

First-to-Market Program Allows Customers to Request a Test Drive Through Amazon Prime Now Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America, in collaboration with Amazon, announces a limited-time, first-to-market on-demand vehicle test drive program, “Prime Now. Drive Now.,” in which prospective buyers in the Los Angeles/Orange County areas can book 2017 Hyundai Elantra test drives at the location of their choice through Amazon’s Prime Now service

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Record Car Sales in July for India Automakers

MUMBAI (NewsRise) — Car sales in India grew 9.62% in July, its fastest growth in seven months, as hatchbacks from Suzuki Motor’s local unit and Hyundai Motor spurred demand. According to data from industry group Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, or SIAM, car sales last month rose to 177,604 units from 162,022 units a year earlier. Deliveries of utility vehicles

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Car Ownership Restrictions in China’s Major Cities

China’s major cities are limiting car numbers and purchase restriction which leads to the net effect of lower demand and limited new auto sales. This month, the State Council released a regulation legalizing the ride-hailing apps. The regulation, which takes effect on Nov 1, is part of efforts to standardize the business. Boston Consulting Group adds that car ownership is being

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Insurance Co Offer Rideshare Insurance Coverage for Ride-Hailing Drivers

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Farmers Insurance®, announced the introduction of its new Rideshare Insurance Coverage, which is designed to make Rideshare Insurance Coverage options available for ride-hailing drivers in Michigan, beginning today. The new Farmers Rideshare Insurance Coverage can provide Farmers customers coverage when a driver turns on the ride-hailing application and during the time the driver is awaiting

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Urban Mobility Smart Pedelec Gets RMB150 Million Funds

BEIJING, Aug. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — On August 15. 2016, TSINOVA completed its B round of financing for RMB150 million. TSINGHUA HOLDINGS led this round of investment. TSINOVA has released 4 smart pedelecs tailored for urban mobility. These products provide riders with a “manpower + electric assist power” hybrid riding experience. The sales networks in more than 100 cities across China, as well as online

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Tesla Adjusts Chinese Term Autopilot to Zi Dong fu zhu Jia Shi

SHANGHAI—Tesla Motor Inc. has revised the marketing of its Autopilot feature in China, after a Beijing driver who sideswiped a parked car when the system was engaged accused the car maker of overplaying its capabilities. Since the weekend, the company has scaled back its description of Autopilot on its website and in other marketing materials from zi dong jia shi, meaning the

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Tim Cook Pledges More Apple Investment in China

BEIJING— Apple Inc. Chief Executive Tim Cook, in a meeting with senior Chinese government officials, pledged to increase investment in China, including creating Apple’s first research center in the country. The research center, which will open later this year, will focus on developing new products and services and “strengthening relationships with local partners and universities,” an Apple spokesman said. “We look forward to expanding our

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Daimler Top Electric Development Exec Joins Bosch

FRANKFURT, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Daimler’s top electric motors development executive, Harald Kroeger, is joining auto supplier Robert Bosch, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as a battle to hire leading talents in the sector heats up. German carmakers are investing heavily in electric cars, a segment once neglected by the industry as customers shunned their limited operating

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