In recent days, some users of the A13 were overtaken by a strange vehicle: a futuristic “look” never seen, but above all, a driver sprawled in his seat, sometimes even wearing a virtual reality helmet! No need to panic, however. This is a autonomous vehicle test carried out by Renault with its Symbioz Demo car… Continue reading Autonomous cars: tests on open road are multiplying in France
Category: Automotive
Elon Musk Wants to Ship Tesla Parts Using a Boring Company Underground Tunnel
In Brief In a recent Tesla earnings call, CEO Elon Musk discussed building an underground tunnel using The Boring Company to improve the production of their vehicles. If implemented, the tunnel would connect Tesla’s plant to a parts factory about 1.6 km (one mile) away. Despite making plans to boost production of its Model 3,… Continue reading Elon Musk Wants to Ship Tesla Parts Using a Boring Company Underground Tunnel
A $245 Million Settlement Has Brought the Waymo v. Uber Legal Battle to a Close
In Brief Uber has agreed to pay Waymo, Google’s autonomous vehicle company, $245 million in equity for stealing trade secrets. Uber also agreed not to use any of Waymo’s hardware or software ideas even though Google is now essentially an investor in Uber. Uber Pays for Stolen Secrets After spending nearly a week in the… Continue reading A $245 Million Settlement Has Brought the Waymo v. Uber Legal Battle to a Close
Automotive: CO2 emissions rise again in France
Reverse. CO2 emissions from new cars registered in France went up again last year, a first since 1995. In 2017, the average was 111 grams of carbon dioxide emitted per kilometer and per vehicle, against 110 grams in 2016, according to data compiled by AAA Data. The biggest emitter is General Motors, with 270 grams.… Continue reading Automotive: CO2 emissions rise again in France
GM Says Its Driverless Car Could Be in Fleets by Next Year
If approved, the Cruise AVs would probably appear first in San Francisco or Scottsdale, Ariz., where G.M.’s self-driving subsidiary, Cruise Automation, is conducting tests. In San Francisco, the division has set up a ride-hailing service using about 50 Cruise AVs, although the cars are available only for some of its 250 employees, not public customers.… Continue reading GM Says Its Driverless Car Could Be in Fleets by Next Year
Inside Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works
Hidden away on an industrial estate on the site of the old Peugeot factory in Ryton, Coventry, sits another great automotive name – but it’s one that has made an even bigger impact on UK motoring history. Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works has many roles, including contributing to the brand’s bottom line. Auto Express was… Continue reading Inside Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works
JAGUAR E-PACE ACHIEVES FIVE-STAR EURO NCAP SAFETY RATING
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China and North America substantially boost Audi sales in January
Audi kicked off 2018 with substantial sales growth. In January, the brand delivered around 149,100 premium automobiles to customers worldwide, up 20.3 percent year-on-year. A sharp increase in China (+73.0%) in particular was a key factor, contrasting with the slowdown in sales a year ago as the company negotiated with its local partners. The brand… Continue reading China and North America substantially boost Audi sales in January
Commercial vehicle registrations – January 2018
Dati statistici > registrations Period of publication: 12 January 2018 Data reference period: January 2018 / February 2018 UNRAE communicates the estimate of registrations of commercial vehicles (trucks with ptt up to 3.5 t). Download attachment: Trucks January 2018_5a7d60aa2132b.pdf To view the content it is necessary accept the installation of the Calameo cookies TAG: trucks,… Continue reading Commercial vehicle registrations – January 2018
Didi Chuxing Launches Open Carsharing Platform
Photo courtesy of DiDi Didi Chuxing (DiDi) launched its carsharing platform, partnering with automakers, new energy transportation infrastructure operators, and after-sales service providers, to build an open new energy carsharing system for the future. The network of strategic partners now includes 12 top automakers including BAIC BJEV, BYD, Chang’an Automobile Group, Chery Automobile Group, Dongfeng… Continue reading Didi Chuxing Launches Open Carsharing Platform