Volkswagen and Rivian are deepening their strategic alliance. Increased cooperation is also planned in the area of electronics. (Rivian, Electric car) Go to Source
Author: Golem Online News
Bright spot: Next company to boycott Tesla because of Musk
Another German company is distancing itself from Tesla. The reason is Elon Musk’s political statements and social media activities. (Tesla, Electric car) Go to Source
Dresden and Osnabrück: Chinese investors in discussions for VW locations
Are Chinese companies buying German Volkswagen plants? Apparently there are talks about Dresden and Osnabrück. (VW, Business) Go to Source
Loan for R&D: NXP receives one billion from the European Investment Bank
NXP Semiconductors needs more money for research and development. This comes as a loan from the European governments. (NXP, NFC) Go to Source
Electric car: VW ID.7 Pro S drives 941 km – but …
A Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S covered 941 kilometers on a single battery charge, but this required special conditions. (Volkswagen ID., Electric car) Go to Source
Less competition for Uber and Bolt: Free Now no longer arranges rental car rides in Berlin
With this decision, Free Now leaves a division to providers such as Uber and Bolt. It is siding with the taxi industry. (FreeNow, car) Go to Source
Security risk: USA bans connected vehicles from China and Russia
Shortly before Trump takes office, the US government decides to ban connected and autonomous cars from China. (Connected driving, Security) Go to Source
New class from BMW: “We don’t need the biggest screen”
2025 will be the year of the New Class for BMW. We spoke to head of technology Frank Weber about the challenges of the new electric cars. (Electric car, Battery) Go to Source
Google cooperation: Mercedes launches AI navigation
In the future, Mercedes drivers will be able to talk to their navigation system to browse Google Maps. (Mercedes Benz, AI) Go to Source
Surveillance measures: Automatic license plate recognition planned in Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt is preparing to introduce an automated license plate recognition system for vehicles. (surveillance, Data protection) Go to Source