Volkswagen sold almost half as many electric cars as Tesla in 2020. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Although Tesla’s expensive and strictly in-house developed autonomous driving software has a long way to go to actually achieve self-driving, its German rival Volkswagen is going down the same path to build its own driverless capabilities. In an interview German… Continue reading Volkswagen Will Develop In-House Self-Driving Chip to Compete With Tesla, Apple – Observer
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CEO Mary Barra bets GM can grow beyond cars and trucks – Reuters
(Reuters) – Pam Fletcher wants to change the way General Motors Co makes money. The veteran GM engineer’s Global Innovation team is looking for new enterprises to expand the automaker’s sources of revenue well beyond vehicle sales and is incubating ventures from commercial delivery services to vehicle insurance, to address future markets worth an estimated… Continue reading CEO Mary Barra bets GM can grow beyond cars and trucks – Reuters
Alfa Romeo CEO Believes The Giulia And Stelvio Have The Same Quality As The Germans – CarScoops
The new chief executive of Alfa Romeo, Jean-Philippe Imparato, believes the quality of the Giulia and Stelvio are now on par with their German rivals. Imparato is a PSA Group veteran and has been tasked with leading Alfa Romeo by Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares. Like Tavares, Imparato is looking to slash costs, as evidenced… Continue reading Alfa Romeo CEO Believes The Giulia And Stelvio Have The Same Quality As The Germans – CarScoops
Ford CEO Jim Farley says insourcing battery production a priority – Automotive News
GM this month revealed plans for a second U.S. battery cell manufacturing plant, this time in Spring Hill, Tenn., with South Korean joint-venture partner LG Chem Ltd. The automaker also is building a battery plant in northeastern Ohio; each site represents a $2.3 billion investment. Farley would not say whether Ford has specific plans for… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Farley says insourcing battery production a priority – Automotive News
Cruise’s head of artificial intelligence wants the autonomous-car startup to be defined by its AI innovation – Business Insider
For autonomous vehicle startup Cruise, the future isn’t just about artificial intelligence. It’s about machine learning, and that’s why Cruise is teaching its electric vehicles to drive themselves in San Francisco — one of the most complicated urban environments for self-driving cars to operate in. “Learning how to drive in San Francisco is amazing for… Continue reading Cruise’s head of artificial intelligence wants the autonomous-car startup to be defined by its AI innovation – Business Insider
Mercedes Explains Why The 2022 EQS Still Has Traditional Mirrors – Motor1
As you would expect from an absolute EV flagship with a six-figure price tag, the Mercedes EQS is brimming with tech. From its powerful dual-motor AWD setup to the 56-inch Hyperscreen, the fullsize luxury sedan is worthy of its status as the S-Class of electric cars. That said, some would argue there’s one glaring omission… Continue reading Mercedes Explains Why The 2022 EQS Still Has Traditional Mirrors – Motor1
Cruise’s head of artificial intelligence wants the autonomous-car startup to be defined by its AI innovation – Markets Insider
A Cruise AV in the Bay Area. Cruise For autonomous vehicle startup Cruise, the future isn’t just about artificial intelligence. It’s about machine learning, and that’s why Cruise is teaching its electric vehicles to drive themselves in San Francisco – one of the most complicated urban environments for self-driving cars to operate in. “Learning how… Continue reading Cruise’s head of artificial intelligence wants the autonomous-car startup to be defined by its AI innovation – Markets Insider
Opel CEO explains what’s next for the brand after ‘challenging’ 2020 – Automotive News Europe
Despite declining sales and a difficult economic environment due to the coronavirus pandemic, Opel/Vauxhall was able to record a significant annual profit in 2020, its third since General Motors sold the brands to PSA Group in 2017. CEO Michael Lohscheller has discontinued GM’s higher-emission legacy models and moved into full electrification with the new Corsa and… Continue reading Opel CEO explains what’s next for the brand after ‘challenging’ 2020 – Automotive News Europe
Daimler CEO expects solid returns from flagship EV – Automotive News Europe
April 11, 2021 08:11 AM The Mercedes EQS will still lag the returns of its combustion engine-powered sibling, the S-Class, Kallenius said Bloomberg Mercedes has revealed the interior of the EQS, which makes it debut April 15. Daimler’s new flagship electric sedan will generate “reasonable” returns right from the start as the vehicle features top-line… Continue reading Daimler CEO expects solid returns from flagship EV – Automotive News Europe
Mercedes threatened to ban Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg from races due to bust-ups between pair… – The Scottish Sun
MERCEDES boss Toto Wolff has admitted that he threatened to ban Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg due to their toxic rivalry. The pair were involved in some of the Silver Arrows’ most dominant seasons on their journey from karting teammates to bitter foes.