The immediate effects of the coronavirus outbreak and the ensuing lockdowns exacted a heavy toll on the global economy and presented the greatest challenge in a decade for the auto sector. According to McKinsey & Company, global sales of light vehicles in 2020 are expected to decline 20 to 25 percent from pre-pandemic forecasts. In…
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in work stoppages, delays in production schedules, supply chain breaks, and market uncertainty for businesses all around the world. One major sector that has not been spared the effects of the contagious condition and its economic fallout is the auto industry. The sharp decline in demand for vehicles has cast…
As the world becomes digital, artificial intelligence is no longer something in the distant future. It’s a technology present in our daily lives in more ways than we can imagine. But what does artificial intelligence mean? According to the Britannica Encyclopedia, Artificial intelligence (AI), is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform…
ROME (ViaNews) – The FIA Smart Cities Forum is an initiative which aims to bring awareness on the future of urban mobility, discussing on the new policies, challenges, and technologies which allow making the transition to more efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to the inhabitants of cities all over the world. The Italian host The…
Since the turn of the 21st Century, technological innovation has been moving at breakneck speed. Artificial intelligence and its applications in all manner of industries are proving to be the most revolutionary so far. This article focuses on the artificial intelligence outlook and with a particular interest in what the future holds in terms of…
The world woke up today to the news that chairman and chief executive officer of the alliance between Renault SA, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Nissan Motor Co., Carlos Ghosn, has been arrested at Tokyo, Japan, over “significant acts of misconduct,”. The scandal involving the high-profile executive, echoed across the world, making Renault’s stock in Paris…
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (ViaNews) – The city capital of Montevideo, Uruguay, lived an intense and significant week welcoming an unprecedented event to the city and the region. The FIA Mobility Conference 2018 hosted by the Automóvil Club del Uruguay (ACU) a member of the Federation Internationale De L´Automobile (FIA) that is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Also…
LISBON, Portugal (ViaNews) – We met with Philipp von Hagen in November 2017 for an interview at the Lisbon’s Web Summit to understand more about Porsche’s goals. Mr. Philipp von Hagen has been a Member of the Executive Board at the holding company, Porsche SE, since 2012, where he’s responsible for investment management. Mr. von…
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (ViaNews) – Argentina, the second largest country in Latin America, will start 2018 with a new policy on electric vehicles, allowing the first clean energy vehicles in the country be made available for sale. The new policy aims to boost the production and sales of electric vehicles, promoting an E-mobility future by starting…
