Mobility

The need for action is urgent: in 2016 the average speed of a car in London hit a new low of under 8 mph—less than the speed of a horse-drawn carriage in the same streets in the Victorian era

"Demand for connected car services is growing all the time and we aim to be the leaders in this market." Dr. Matthias Rabe, EVP, Research & Development, SEAT

It is set to be a critical year for the world’s commercial aviation sector. By the end of 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a UN agency, will endorse a global standard for CO² that all new aircraft will have to meet.

SEAT is completing a digital transformation to transform from a car manufacturer into a mobility company, where software will be one of their core competences. Having their own software house in Barcelona will help develop new business models and mobility services.

In the next decade, the auto industry will undergo greater change than it has witnessed over the last century. Electrification, digitization, connectivity and mobility will all define personal transportation in the future.

One of the most active areas for innovation in today’s car industry is the development of mobility services for long-suffering city commuters. Ford has created a new business unit, Ford City Solutions, focused entirely on helping people move more easily through cities.

Technology will be more and more human-like, hence making it easier for people to use. Therefore, people will embrace it immediately.

Last week the company that makes Peugeot and Citroen cars, PSA, purchased the European division of General Motors which makes Opel and Vauxhall vehicles.

In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial vehicles, IVECO stands out as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. With its recent "Be the Change" launch event in Barcelona, the company unveiled a groundbreaking approach to the future of transportation, encapsulating an ambitious strategy that resonates with IVECO's commitment to driving change.