Category: Automotive

EU investigators also visit Daimler and VW

The allegations of antitrust-relevant collusion, the EU investigators now go directly to Daimler and VW. They examine documents of the car companies – as before at BMW. Mercedes E coupe Monday, 23.10.2017 6:00 pm Investigations by the EU Commission regarding cartel allegations against German carmakers are gaining momentum. After last week already BMW had visit… Continue reading EU investigators also visit Daimler and VW

Panasonic Develops Automotive Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems against Cyber Attacks

Yokohama, Japan – Panasonic Corporation announced today that it has developed automotive intrusion detection and prevention systems as a cyber security countermeasure for autonomous and connected cars. Connected cars are connected to the Internet, so like current IT systems, they have a possibility of receiving cyber attacks from around the world. By using Panasonic’s newly… Continue reading Panasonic Develops Automotive Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems against Cyber Attacks

Panasonic Supports the Tokai University Solar Car Team in a World-Leading Solar Car Race, “2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge”

Aiming to Return to the No. 1 Spot After a Drop in Position for the Last 2 Races Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation signed a sponsorship contract to support the Tokai University Solar Car Team again this year as they compete in the “2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge” (WSC), one of the world’s top-rated solar… Continue reading Panasonic Supports the Tokai University Solar Car Team in a World-Leading Solar Car Race, “2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge”

Oct 02, 2017: StreetScooter shifts into high gear

With Deutsche Post DHL Group and a number of third-party customers looking to cost-effectively increase range for use in other applications, the company is now producing the currently available model also with boosted performance: Joining the current vehicle that features a range of 80 kilometers and a top speed of approximately 85 km/h will be… Continue reading Oct 02, 2017: StreetScooter shifts into high gear

Panasonic to Increase Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Production in Japan

Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has decided to start production of automotive lithium-ion batteries at a factory in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, expanding domestic production amid increasing demand for such batteries. The global market for eco-conscious vehicles has been growing in response to stricter worldwide environmental regulations on automobiles as well as… Continue reading Panasonic to Increase Automotive Lithium-ion Battery Production in Japan

China’s Used Car Deals Speed Up As Didi Chuxing Invests $200M In Renrenche.com

Didi Chuxing has bought US$200 million worth of shares in Beijing-based second-hand car marketplace Renrenche.com in a strategic investment, marking the latest investment deal in China’s fast moving online used-car market, according to Didi’s announcement. The funding is a boost for Renrenche, as its three top competitors have each raised money recently. Uxin Group, Guazi.com… Continue reading China’s Used Car Deals Speed Up As Didi Chuxing Invests $200M In Renrenche.com

Panasonic to Start Mass Production of Electronic Rear-view Mirrors, the First Product Jointly Developed with Ficosa

Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation announced today that it will start mass-production of electronic rear-view mirrors in September 2017, the first product jointly developed with Ficosa International S.A., a tier-one supplier of automotive parts and systems in Spain. In June 2015, Panasonic invested in the Barcelona-based company, which supplies automotive mirrors to a wide variety… Continue reading Panasonic to Start Mass Production of Electronic Rear-view Mirrors, the First Product Jointly Developed with Ficosa