Link Motion and Irdeto collaborate to develop a connected vehicle platform

Link Motion  has reached an agreement with Irdeto to integrate its new smartphone-based secure vehicle access and safety solution, Keystone, into the Link Motion CarBrain platform. Automobile OEMs that implement Link Motion’s CarBrain will now provide consumers with the simplicity they expect to safely manage and operate today’s connected cars and autonomous vehicles, especially in new ride-sharing business… Continue reading Link Motion and Irdeto collaborate to develop a connected vehicle platform

Audi to launch e-tron GT as Tesla Model S rival

Audi has released this official image of the e-tron GT prototype Audi confirmed the e-tron GT at its annual press conference Audi has revealed plans for a new e-tron GT four-door sports car that will rival the Tesla Model S when it launches early in the next decade. The new machine – revealed by Autocar two years ago – was confirmed… Continue reading Audi to launch e-tron GT as Tesla Model S rival

GM’s S.Korean union says will not demand pay rise; calls for job security

SEOUL (Reuters) – General Motors’ (GM.N) South Korean union said on Thursday that it will not demand a pay rise for this year, but instead wants the U.S. automaker to provide a future production plan and job security. FILE PHOTO: The main gate to GM Korea’s Gunsan factory is seen in Gunsan, South Korea February… Continue reading GM’s S.Korean union says will not demand pay rise; calls for job security

Analyst: F-Series one reason to bet on Ford

Ford’s F-150 franchise might be worth more than the entire company, Adam Jonas said. (Photo: Ford) Ford Motor Co.’s F-150 franchise might be worth more than the entire company, according to Morgan Stanley equity analyst Adam Jonas. That’s one reason the Wall Street analyst on Wednesday raised his price target for the company from $10… Continue reading Analyst: F-Series one reason to bet on Ford

Tesla says Model S, Model X production efficiency much improved

(Reuters) – Tesla Inc said the number of labor hours needed to produce its Model S and Model X cars have decreased considerably, following the latest report of quality problems that could prevent the carmaker from hitting its production targets. The body of a Tesla Model S is transported by an automated crane at the… Continue reading Tesla says Model S, Model X production efficiency much improved

Accelerate UK ban on sale of new diesel and petrol cars, MPs urge

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Auto parts maker Magna invests $200 million in Lyft

(Reuters) – Canadian automotive parts supplier Magna International Inc said on Wednesday it will invest $200 million in Lyft Inc and work with the U.S. ride-hailing firm to manufacture self-driving cars. FILE PHOTO – An illuminated sign appears in a Lyft ride-hailing car in Los Angeles, California, U.S. September 21, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren The news… Continue reading Auto parts maker Magna invests $200 million in Lyft

GM is piloting a new P2P car-sharing service

BI Intelligence This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Transportation and Logistics Briefing subscribers hours before it appeared on Business Insider. To be the first to know, please click here. GM will start piloting a new peer-to-peer (P2P) car-sharing service this summer that will allow GM car owners to rent out their vehicles when they’re… Continue reading GM is piloting a new P2P car-sharing service

UPDATE 1-Ford recalls 1.38 million vehicles for loose steering wheel bolts

(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Wednesday it is recalling 1.38 million vehicles in North America for potentially loose steering wheel bolts that could detach, in an issue linked to two accidents and one injury. People crowd around a 2017 Ford Fusion being displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford recalls 1.38 million vehicles for loose steering wheel bolts