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Auto detects vandalism by itself

The supplier Continental has developed a new sensor that detects and identifies minor touches. At the upcoming CES 2020 will be Continental also introduce a new sensor for the Autonomous Park was developed, but also recognizes vandalism. The Contact Sensor System (CoSSy) can detect even the slightest touch of the vehicle, such as touching a… Continue reading Auto detects vandalism by itself

LeddarTech & First Sensor for new lidar solutions

The two sensor specialists LeddarTech and First Sensor cooperate for new lidar solutions. Of the lidar is one of the most important sensors in the autonomous car, it shows the environment in 3D and allows routing and positioning of the vehicles. Although the importance of the sensor not all industry stakeholders divide, it is indispensable… Continue reading LeddarTech & First Sensor for new lidar solutions

(LEAD) Kia aims to sell 70,000 K5s in S. Korea next year

(ATTN: CHANGES photo, headline and lead; ADDS sales target and CEO comment in paras 2-3)By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) — Kia Motors Corp., South Korea’s second-biggest carmaker, said Thursday it is targeting to sell 70,000 units of the all-new K5 in the domestic market next year. Kia K5 midsize sedan went on sale… Continue reading (LEAD) Kia aims to sell 70,000 K5s in S. Korea next year

Kia’s all-new K5 goes on sale in S. Korea

By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) — Kia Motors Corp., South Korea’s second-biggest carmaker, on Thursday began to sell its all-new K5 sedan in the domestic market to boost sales. The third-generation K5 midsize sedan is available in four trims — 2.0-liter gasoline, 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline, 2.0-liter LPi and 2.0-liter gasoline hybrid engine models… Continue reading Kia’s all-new K5 goes on sale in S. Korea

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo: EV estate spied showing new details

Porsche’s winter testing regime has extended to its second electric model, the high-riding Taycan Cross Turismo, seen again with new design details revealed.  The rugged estate was first seen undergoing high-speed prototype testing at the Nürburgring, but is now being put to the test around the arctic circle. This new test mule gives us a glimpse at the rear… Continue reading Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo: EV estate spied showing new details

Waymo buys Latent Logic, drives deeper into simulation and Europe

Waymo has acquired Latent Logic, a UK company that spun out of Oxford University’s computer science department, as the autonomous vehicle company seeks to beef up its simulation technology. The acquisition also marks the launch of Waymo’s first European engineering hub will be in Oxford, UK. This likely won’t be the end of Waymo’s expansion and… Continue reading Waymo buys Latent Logic, drives deeper into simulation and Europe

Aeva snags VW investment with smaller, longer range lidar

Lidar startup Aeva has deepened its relationship with VW Group with a new investment from Porsche Automobili Holding SE, thanks to a next-generation sensor that is headed for the ID Buzz AV, an electric reboot of the automaker’s iconic bus that will be used as autonomous taxis. Aeva’s newest lidar product called Aeries has a… Continue reading Aeva snags VW investment with smaller, longer range lidar

Glovo’s Sacha Michaud: ‘I think there will be consolidation’

Many companies realized that there was a huge opportunity when it comes to on-demand delivery of food and groceries. And apparently, too many companies, as Glovo co-founder Sacha Michaud expects some consolidation in the space in the near future. At TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin, the general manager of Northern, Central and Eastern Europe for Uber Eats… Continue reading Glovo’s Sacha Michaud: ‘I think there will be consolidation’

Inside Tesla’s overhaul plan for its sales and delivery teams to solve one of its toughest customer challenges (TSLA)

Tesla has begun the process of merging the roles of its sales and delivery employees, four current and former employees told Business Insider. Announced internally in October, the initiative, called One Motion, is designed to give each customer a single point of contact when buying a vehicle, the current and former employees said. That means… Continue reading Inside Tesla’s overhaul plan for its sales and delivery teams to solve one of its toughest customer challenges (TSLA)