Category: News Site

Mercedes-Benz onboard logic unit (OLU) source code leaks online

Image: Daimler The source code for “smart car” components installed in Mercedez-Benz vans has been leaked online over the weekend, ZDNet has learned. The leak occurred after Till Kottmann, a Swiss-based software engineer, discovered a Git web portal belonging to Daimler AG, the German automotive company behind the Mercedes-Benz car brand. Kottmann told ZDNet that… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz onboard logic unit (OLU) source code leaks online

Uber to lay off 3,000 workers in second cut this month

May 18 (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc said on Monday it would cut about 3,000 jobs, in addition to the 3,700 it had announced earlier this month, as coronavirus-led restrictions sap demand for ride-hailing services. The company, which is also in talks with GrubHub Inc to reinforce its food delivery business, said it plans to… Continue reading Uber to lay off 3,000 workers in second cut this month

Exclusive: Nissan’s survival plan for Europe: SUVs and sharing with Renault

(Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) is working on a plan to scale back its European business, focusing on sport utility and commercial vehicles as well as more effective sharing of products and investments with partner Renault, three sources told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Qashqai cars by Nissan are seen parked at the Nissan car plant… Continue reading Exclusive: Nissan’s survival plan for Europe: SUVs and sharing with Renault

Vauxhall’s Luton plant reopens production

Vauxhall has reopened production at its Luton plant after the government loosened restrictions imposed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Managing Director Stephen Norman said 800 out of 1,600 staff returned to the factory, which produces vans, on Monday. It comes on the same day Ford re-opened its engine plant in Wales. Mr Norman said Vauxhall… Continue reading Vauxhall’s Luton plant reopens production

Coronavirus: Bridgend Ford return to work marks 40 years

Ford’s engine plant in Bridgend is restarting production after a nearly two-month shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its 1,200 strong workforce has been on furlough since 25 March but this final return to work – with the factory due to close for good in September – also marks its 40th anniversary. When the plant… Continue reading Coronavirus: Bridgend Ford return to work marks 40 years

Dyson’s Cancelled Electric SUV Seats 7, Had 600-Mile Range

Dyson is a company that we all know from its range of electrical appliances, but not that long ago, it was looking to enter the automotive segment with a vehicle that looks like it could have been quite enticing. The project cost Dyson some £500-million ($606-million), but it never materialized into a production model because… Continue reading Dyson’s Cancelled Electric SUV Seats 7, Had 600-Mile Range

Panasonic sees strong demand from Tesla, in talks to expand Nevada battery plant

TOKYO (Reuters) – Panasonic Corp’s (6752.T) finance chief said the company is seeing strong demand for battery cells from U.S. partner Tesla (TSLA.O) and they are in talks to expand their joint plant in Nevada, which is now profitable. FILE PHOTO: The Panasonic booth is shown during the 2020 CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.… Continue reading Panasonic sees strong demand from Tesla, in talks to expand Nevada battery plant

French plan to help auto sector due within 15 days: Le Maire

FILE PHOTO – French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire speaks during a presentation of the details for the end of the country’s lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France May 7, 2020. Christophe Archambault/Pool via REUTERS PARIS (Reuters) – France is hoping… Continue reading French plan to help auto sector due within 15 days: Le Maire

China: Shenzhen To Get Massive Charging Station For Dump Trucks

In China, the scale of electrification often can embarrass the rest of the world and here is one such example. China Southern Power Grid intends to build in Shenzhen the country’s first fast-charging station envisioned for construction vehicles. It will be equipped with 84 stalls and solar canopies to serve the city’s 600 electric dump trucks. We… Continue reading China: Shenzhen To Get Massive Charging Station For Dump Trucks