Category: Official Press Release

Fast, efficient, reliable: Artificial intelligence in BMW Group Production

Munich, Germany. Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise in automotive production. Since 2018, the BMW Group has been using various AI applications in series production. One focus is automated image recognition: In these processes, artificial intelligence evaluates component images in ongoing production and compares them in milliseconds to hundreds of other images of the… Continue reading Fast, efficient, reliable: Artificial intelligence in BMW Group Production

A warning sound is mandatory for electric vehicles

Since 1 July 2019, it has been mandatory to install a warning sound generator in electric cars. This is due to a new EU Directive. This stipulates that initially in newly certificated hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles – also trucks and buses – the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) must be installed for the… Continue reading A warning sound is mandatory for electric vehicles

Dr Andy Palmer receives Honorary Doctorate from Cranfield University

28 June 2019, Gaydon, UK: Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group CEO, Dr Andy Palmer, today received an Honorary Doctorate from Cranfield University, in recognition of his “drive, determination and constant quest for innovation.”
Professor Sir Peter Gregson, Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield University, went on to say that Palmer is “spearheading the way in which the UK embraces Industry 4.0.”
Since joining the business in 2014, Palmer has led the transformation of Aston Martin Lagonda, highlighted by record financial results and becoming the first automotive brand to be listed on the London Stock Exchange for 30 years.
Cranfield is the UK’s only exclusively postgraduate university, focused on creating leaders in technology and management. The university awards honorary degrees to those who positively influence those sectors.
On receiving his Honorary Doctorate, Palmer said: “I am delighted, honoured and deeply humbled to receive an honorary degree from Cranfield Unive..

ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE WOWS CROWDS ON PUBLIC DEBUT AT SILVERSTONE

Aston Martin Valkyrie showcased dynamically ahead of 2019 British GP
High performance test driver Chris Goodwin completes lap of Silverstone
Verification Prototype 1 now set to begin extensive physical testing regime

Saturday 13 July 2019, Silverstone, UK: Aston Martin Valkyrie has broken cover after making its dynamic public debut in front of an enthusiastic crowd ahead of the 2019 British Grand Prix.
Piloted by Aston Martin High Performance Test Driver Chris Goodwin, the 1,160bhp machine, took to Silverstone’s world-famous Grand Prix circuit for its first public demonstration run. With the focus not on outright lap time, today’s showcase offers a glimpse of what is to come from this extraordinary hypercar.
Following months of digital modelling and simulation work alongside both Aston Martin and Red Bull Advanced Technologies’ engineers, today’s drive becomes one of the first times that Aston Martin Valkyrie has been driven in the physical world – a testimony to the technological c..

Ford CEO under pressure to execute ambitious global strategy

The spotlight is on Ford CEO Jim Hackett and his ability to balance several significant challenges as the carmaker pursues new partnerships that complicate manufacturing operations while advancing a historic overhaul of its business in an increasingly uncertain global trade environment.Auto manufacturers are aggressively turning to alliances with one-time rivals to reduce the large investment costs needed to produce emissions-free vehicles and develop autonomous driving technology.Ford’s pending passenger vehicle with Volkswagen’s electric platform will only be available in Europe, due to U.S. consumer preference for larger sports utility vehicles and pick-up trucks.