FRANKFURT: Germany this week ordered the recall of tens of thousands of cars produced by Volkswagen subsidiary Audi over “illegal software” designed to conceal levels of harmful emissions, the KBA vehicle licensing authority said today. “We have ordered that the illegal ‘defeat devices’ uncovered should be removed and the vehicles refitted according to the regulations,”… Continue reading Germany orders recall of 60,000 Audi cars over emissions
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UPDATE 1-BorgWarner CEO James Verrier to step down
(Reuters) – Auto parts maker BorgWarner Inc (BWA.N) said on Thursday Chief Executive Officer James Verrier will step down and serve in a non-executive advisory role until he retires in February next year. The company said its Chief Operating Officer Frederic Lissalde would replace Verrier, effective Aug. 1. Verrier, who took the helm about five… Continue reading UPDATE 1-BorgWarner CEO James Verrier to step down
Self-driving robot delivery startup Starship Technologies raises $25 million
The robots are here and one company, Starship Technologies, has raised $25 million to bring even more to the mainstream. This latest round of funding includes a follow-on investment from Matrix Partners and Morpheus Ventures. New investors include Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, Skype founding engineer Jaan Tallinn and others. These autonomous robots can carry items,… Continue reading Self-driving robot delivery startup Starship Technologies raises $25 million
GM and Honda are partnering to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles
GM and Honda are both aiming to get more serious about electric vehicles and that means securing a supply of high-performance batteries. In order to achieve that, the two major automakers are announcing today a new partnership to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles. Home Solar Power The goal will be to develop “new advanced… Continue reading GM and Honda are partnering to build next-gen batteries for electric vehicles
GM Teams With Honda To Develop Next-Gen Advanced Battery
It’s an unexpected partnership on battery development that we didn’t see coming. But we welcome it for sure. More Battery Info Just moments ago, General Motors and Honda jointly announced this: “…an agreement for new advanced chemistry battery components, including the cell and module, to accelerate both companies’ plans for all-electric vehicles. The next-generation battery… Continue reading GM Teams With Honda To Develop Next-Gen Advanced Battery
In Blanquefort, Ford factory now threatened with closure
“Anger!”. This is how Philippe Poutou, former candidate for the presidency of the Republic and employee of Ford Blanquefort (Gironde), concluded one of his tweets Thursday, June 7. A reaction to the announcement of the opening of “information consultation on a closure project” of the site by the management of the American manufacturer, on the… Continue reading In Blanquefort, Ford factory now threatened with closure
Populist Doug Ford set to win Ontario polls, promises prosperity
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Progressive Conservative Party, led by populist Doug Ford, is on track for a sweeping victory in Canada’s most populous province, Canadian networks projected on Thursday, as Ford declared the province is “open for business.” Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Doug Ford attends his election night party with his wife Karla Ford (L)… Continue reading Populist Doug Ford set to win Ontario polls, promises prosperity
Cadillac shuns Detroit, will keep its headquarters in New York
Cadillac House in New York (Photo: General Motors) General Motors’ luxury brand’s new boss will keep Cadillac’s headquarters in New York despite the ouster of the executive who led the move from Detroit. Steve Carlisle will commute to Detroit or anywhere elsewhere in the world, as is needed to transform Cadillac into a top-selling luxury brand, GM said. “It’s 100… Continue reading Cadillac shuns Detroit, will keep its headquarters in New York
Ford plans to close Bordeaux plant if no buyer found
PARIS (Reuters) – Ford (F.N) plans to close its Blanquefort gearbox plant in southwestern France if no buyer can be found for the site, which employs 900 workers, the U.S. carmaker said on Thursday. The Ford logo is seen at the New York Auto Show in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York,… Continue reading Ford plans to close Bordeaux plant if no buyer found
Super Cruise: Cadillac’s car assistance system needs driver monitoring
The General Motors subsidiary Cadillac wants to offer its driver assistance system Super Cruise in all vehicles in 2020. Super Cruise is a semi-automated system: the driver must be supervised so that he does not fall asleep. June 7, 2018, 7:35 am, Andreas Donath Super Cruise (Image: Cadillac) The semi-automated driver assistance system Super Cruise… Continue reading Super Cruise: Cadillac’s car assistance system needs driver monitoring