BMW calls back 560,000 cars

In Germany alone, more than a quarter of a million vehicles are affected: BMW 5 and 6 models need to be returned to the workshop. Partial repairs are due. Lino Mirgeler / DPA BMW Headquarters in Munich (archive image) Tuesday, 18.06.2019 21:11 clock Because of possible corrosion of a screw on an electric line in… Continue reading BMW calls back 560,000 cars

Humanising Autonomy pulls in $5M to help self-driving cars keep an eye on pedestrians

Pretty much everything about making a self-driving car is difficult, but among the most difficult parts is making sure the vehicles know what pedestrians are doing — and what they’re about to do. Humanising Autonomy specializes this, and hopes to become a ubiquitous part of people-focused computer vision systems worldwide. The company has raised a… Continue reading Humanising Autonomy pulls in $5M to help self-driving cars keep an eye on pedestrians

Geely is turning to Zenuity as its self-driving software supplier

China-based Zhejiang Geely Holdings is tapping Zenuity, the joint venture between Volvo and Swedish technology company Veoneer, as its preferred driver assistance and autonomous vehicle software supplier for its range of car brands. The decision means Zenuity’s software will likely end up in vehicles under the brands Geely Auto, Geometry, Volvo Cars, performance brand Polestar,… Continue reading Geely is turning to Zenuity as its self-driving software supplier

Leaked documents suggest Tesla has not met a Model 3 production goal set by Elon Musk in recent weeks (TSLA)

On May 22, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in an email to the electric-car maker’s employees that they needed to consistently produce 1,000 Model 3 sedans per day for the rest of the second quarter to set a record for vehicle deliveries in one quarter. The current record, 90,700 vehicles, was set during the fourth… Continue reading Leaked documents suggest Tesla has not met a Model 3 production goal set by Elon Musk in recent weeks (TSLA)

Tesla’s head of human resources and diversity has left the company — here are all the key names who have departed in the past year (TSLA)

Tesla has seen a lot of senior employees leave in the last year. As the automaker has faced production and delivery issues, investigations from the federal government, and questions about the decision-making of CEO Elon Musk, departures from senior employees have added yet another challenge. The outflow hasn’t stopped in 2019, either. Read more: Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla’s head of human resources and diversity has left the company — here are all the key names who have departed in the past year (TSLA)

CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Harley-Davidson strikes deal to make smaller bikes in China

FILE PHOTO: A Harley-Davidson Inc. logo is seen at the Paris auto show in Paris, France, October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo (Reuters) – Harley-Davidson Inc will partner with China’s Qianjiang Motorcycle Co to produce a new smaller model bike, making good on promises to build more motorcycles outside the United States that have angered… Continue reading CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Harley-Davidson strikes deal to make smaller bikes in China

Clavister and Tieto team up to improve the cybersecurity of connected and autonomous cars

Clavister, a cybersecurity solutions provider, will start a collaboration with Tieto, one of the software R&D service providers for Telecom and Automotive industries operating globally. The companies will jointly provide packaged expertise and solutions for connected and autonomous cars. Tieto’s focus in 5G, enhanced connectivity, cloud-nativity and in-vehicle software is a great match to Clavister’s cybersecurity expertise.… Continue reading Clavister and Tieto team up to improve the cybersecurity of connected and autonomous cars

Car price war and falling air fares cool UK inflation

Inflation Rise in interest rates unlikely, with CPI down to 2% in May from 2.1% in April Transport costs fell by 3.8% overall between April and May this year, led by falling air fares. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA A fall in transport costs and cheaper clothing brought to an end the recent rise in inflation that… Continue reading Car price war and falling air fares cool UK inflation

Indonesia Digest: East Ventures backs Feedloop; Automo nabs seed funding

Indonesian early-stage VC East Ventures has invested in the seed round of marketing SaaS company Feedloop while online automobile marketplace Automo has closed a seed funding round of $145,000 from angel investors. Saas startup Feedloop secures seed funding from East Ventures Marketing SaaS company Feedloop has secured an unspecified amount of seed funding round from… Continue reading Indonesia Digest: East Ventures backs Feedloop; Automo nabs seed funding