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GE Transportation to Supply 100 Locomotives to Transnet in South Africa; First AC Diesel Electric Locomotive to Sub-Saharan Africa

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GE South African Technologies (GESAT), GE Transportation’s entity in South Africa, will supply 100 locomotives to Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). TFR is South Africa’s state-owned rail freight logistics utility; Transnet Limited is its parent company.

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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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When it was launched—in March in the USA and in August in Europe—BMW Connected was initially available for Apple iPhone users. Last mile navigation displays the route users need to take from their car to their final destination on their mobile device. From October, Android-based smartphones will also be supported.

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