Contract signed: BMW Group and Daimler AG launch long-term development cooperation for automated driving

Munich/Stuttgart. The BMW Group and Daimler AG are launching their cooperation on automated driving: representatives from the two companies today signed an agreement for a long-term strategic cooperation, which will focus on joint development of next-generation technologies for driver assistance systems, automated driving on highways and automated parking (all to SAE Level 4). In addition,… Continue reading Contract signed: BMW Group and Daimler AG launch long-term development cooperation for automated driving

Contract signed: Daimler AG and BMW Group launch long-term development cooperation for automated driving

Initial goal: to develop technologies for driver assistance systems, highly automated driving on highways, and automated parking (all up to SAE Level 4) Market launch in series vehicles scheduled for 2024 Partners will implement technologies independently in their respective series vehicles Cooperation involves over 1,200 development specialists in Sindelfingen and Unterschleissheim Stuttgart/ Munich. The Daimler… Continue reading Contract signed: Daimler AG and BMW Group launch long-term development cooperation for automated driving

Mercedes-Benz Customer Solutions GmbH: new name, new strategy

Stuttgart, Jul 4, 2019

Stuttgart – At Mercedes-Benz, the wishes and needs of customers are the focus of all activities. This attitude is all the more reflected in the new name and program of Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH: The wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG is called Mercedes-Benz Customer Solutions GmbH.
In future Mercedes-Benz Customer Solutions will combine technology, mobility and lifestyle to create exciting experiences for its customers. One approach is the further development of the existing product portfolio and the other is the networking of hardware and software. These include such products, like the location and tracking systems or the Mercedes-Benz Link; here, in vehicle mechanical products are combined with digital components. Beyond these, additional products and functions that can be managed using an App (i.e., via Mercedes Me app) are planned.
“Our aim is clear: we develop solutions that our customers want –

INDUSTRY 4.0: THE RENAULT GROUP AWARDED BY THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

The World Economic Forum reward the Renault plant in Cléon (Seine-Maritime, France) as an “advanced lighthouse” for Industry 4.0, gratifying the Groupe Renault’s commitment to a human, digital and connected industry of the future.   On July 3, at the summit held in Dalian, China, the World Economic Forum recognized the Renault Cléon plant (Seine-Maritime,… Continue reading INDUSTRY 4.0: THE RENAULT GROUP AWARDED BY THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

Press: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Nominates ZF as Supplier for New 8-Speed Automatic Transmission

ZF to deliver 8-speed-transmission for rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles with front-longitudinal drive configuration Significant share of hybrid transmissions included Second largest single order for latest generation of ZF’s 8-speed automatic transmission Friedrichshafen / Amsterdam. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) has nominated ZF Friedrichshafen AG as global transmission supplier for rear-wheel drive and all-wheel… Continue reading Press: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Nominates ZF as Supplier for New 8-Speed Automatic Transmission

GM Canada builds on light duty pick-up and electric vehicle sales growth in Q2

GM Canada builds on light duty pick-up and electric vehicle sales growth in Q2 2019-07-03 OSHAWA, Ont. (July 3, 2019) — Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers delivered 77,643 vehicles in the second quarter of 2019, including 53,911 retail sales and 23,732 fleet sales. Scott Bell, vice president, sales, service and marketing for GM Canada… Continue reading GM Canada builds on light duty pick-up and electric vehicle sales growth in Q2

Details, Details …

Details, Details … Six meticulous features that distinguish the all-new, three-row Cadillac XT6 2019-07-03 Attention to detail is the mark of a luxury experience, so the 2020 Cadillac XT6 has been carefully curated to offer a refined ride and comfortable interior that elevate every drive. “The interior environment is about simplicity, with an execution of… Continue reading Details, Details …

Safety, environment, purchasing power, we all have something to gain from more transparency

Safety, environment, purchasing power, we all have something to gain from more transparency Many manufacturers design safe tyres up to the wear indicator (1.6 mm). But there is nothing to prevent the marketing of tyres whose braking distances will deteriorate very sharply over the kilometres. This lack of a rule on minimum wear performance can… Continue reading Safety, environment, purchasing power, we all have something to gain from more transparency

Introducing the OS-1–128 Lidar Sensor

We launched the OS-1–64 almost exactly a year ago, so with the OS-1–128 moving into volume production this summer, we doubled performance in exactly 18 months, staying true to our promise to bring Moore’s Law to the lidar industry. Same mass, same form factor as the 64. 2X the resolution and point cloud density. The… Continue reading Introducing the OS-1–128 Lidar Sensor