Tesla has started pushing a new software update to enable cars to automatically drive through a green light under the new “Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control” feature. Earlier this year, Tesla has started to push an Autopilot update with the ability to detect and stop at traffic lights and stop signs. The new feature… Continue reading Tesla starts to enable cars to automatically drive through green lights
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Ford and Fiat Chrysler return to full production Monday
Ford Motor Co. will resume its full, pre-coronavirus production schedule in the U.S. on Monday, two weeks sooner than it had planned. When Fiat Chrysler Automobiles restarts its second shift at Belvidere Assembly in Illinois on Monday, it too will be back to regular production. And General Motors Co. said all of its truck and SUV plants are… Continue reading Ford and Fiat Chrysler return to full production Monday
Ford changes Bronco reveal date originally on OJ Simpson’s birthday
Ford Motor Co. has rescheduled the unveiling of the new Bronco SUV amid controversy over a previous reveal date that coincided with the birthday of the Bronco’s most infamous passenger, O.J. Simpson. “The reveal of the all-new Ford Bronco lineup will now happen on Monday, July 13,” Ford spokesman Mark Truby said on Twitter Friday.… Continue reading Ford changes Bronco reveal date originally on OJ Simpson’s birthday
Pentagon shuts Alfa and Jeep dealership in Doncaster
Pentagon Motor Group has closed its Alfa Romeo and Jeep Dealership at Wheatley Hall Road in Doncaster. The group said it had been impacted by the pandemic and the site was not viable in the current market. Pentagon Motor Group was established in March 1991 with one Vauxhall dealership at in Derby. Today, the business… Continue reading Pentagon shuts Alfa and Jeep dealership in Doncaster
BMW to drop 6,000 jobs through turnover, early retirement
The job reductions represent just under 5% of BMW’s global workforce of 126,000. FRANKFURT, Germany – Automaker BMW says it will drop 6,000 jobs through early retirements and turnover, as the auto industry adjusts to a sharp drop in demand due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Munich-based maker of the X5 SUV and 3-Series sedan… Continue reading BMW to drop 6,000 jobs through turnover, early retirement
Germany: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased In May 2020
New passenger car registrations in Germany decreased in May by 49.5% year-over-year to 168,148, which is not great news. However, against all odds, the plug-in segment is growing quickly – by 56% year-over-year to 12,333. The market share also remains very high – 7.3%. A closer look at the stats reveal that plug-in hybrids are… Continue reading Germany: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased In May 2020
Renault: Luca de Meo says “optimistic and confident”
It was with great ease and in perfect French, barely tinged with a slight accent, that Luca de Meo spoke to Renault shareholders on Friday. Expected as the messiah to the general management of the Losange, the Italian leader declared himself “a little moved” by starting his little speech of presentation during the general assembly… Continue reading Renault: Luca de Meo says “optimistic and confident”
Ford: Hands up for Co-Pilot360
Ford is expanding its Co-Pilot360 assistance system with hands-free driving. Actually, the first automated cars at Ford should be in next year roll off the assembly line, yes corona made a dash in this calculation. For this, Ford will use its partial autonomy system to drive without that steering wheel extended to touch. Active Drive… Continue reading Ford: Hands up for Co-Pilot360
Renault’s future CEO Luca de Meo sees a “challenge” in his recovery
A first appearance before taking official post. Former Seat brand executive Luca de Meo spoke for the first time at Renault’s general meeting on Friday (June 29th). In less than two weeks, on July 1, this Italian leader will become the new general manager of the three-color manufacturer, succeeding Clotilde Delbos who had so far… Continue reading Renault’s future CEO Luca de Meo sees a “challenge” in his recovery
Volkswagen seeks open-source approach to refine car operating system
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) wants to use an open-source approach to refine elements of a software-based car operating system being developed by the carmaker, Christian Senger, its board member responsible for digital services and software, said. A new logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is unveiled at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany September 9,… Continue reading Volkswagen seeks open-source approach to refine car operating system