Detroit — U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it misbehaves around intersections and doesn’t always follow speed limits. The recall, part of part of a larger investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into Tesla’s automated driving systems, is the most serious action… Continue reading Tesla recalls cars with ‘Full Self-Driving’ to fix flaws in behavior
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Rubio demands Biden investigate Ford’s deal with Chinese battery maker
Washington — Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, is asking the Biden administration to investigate Ford Motor Co.’s plans to build a $3.5 billion battery plant in Marshall and to withhold any federal aid that may benefit the Chinese company it is licensing technology from. It is the latest reflection of how ongoing political and economic tension… Continue reading Rubio demands Biden investigate Ford’s deal with Chinese battery maker
China’s tech-boosted economic recovery to deliver solid rebound
A resident in Baofeng county, Henan province, charges his new energy vehicle, on Nov 26, 2021. [Photo/Xinhua] TIANJIN — In a science and technology park in North China’s Tianjin municipality, dozens of mechanical arms moved along a production line, while busy robots carrying components weaved around. Each day more than 2,000 sets of power batteries… Continue reading China’s tech-boosted economic recovery to deliver solid rebound
Changan CS95 Plus hits market for large families
Changan’s seven-seat CS95 Plus SUV. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Changan launched its CS95 Plus SUV on Tuesday, with travel-loving larger families in the country as its target customers. Seven-seat models are getting popular with larger families that have two or three kids, said the State-owned carmaker. The newly launched CS95 Plus, available in three variants,… Continue reading Changan CS95 Plus hits market for large families
Auto emphasis: Car enterprises work in Changchun
Employees work at an assembly line of FAW Jiefang truck factory in Changchun, Jilin province. [Photo/Xinhua] After the the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday, automobile enterprises in Changchun, Jilin province, bustled to work for orders from overseas, Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday. Changchun is known as the cradle of China’s automobile industry and titled… Continue reading Auto emphasis: Car enterprises work in Changchun
Jidu partners with Baidu to offer ChatGPT-like services in cars
Xia Yiping, CEO of Jidu. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Smart electric vehicle company Jidu Auto will integrate Baidu Inc’s ChatGPT-like artificial intelligence services in its cars to provide better human-machine interaction. Xia Yiping, CEO of Jidu, said the company will integrate Ernie Bot, an AI chatbot project developed by Baidu, into its cars to develop… Continue reading Jidu partners with Baidu to offer ChatGPT-like services in cars
South Korea’s Kia unveils sedan for young car buyers
Kia China COO Yang Honghai presents the new K3 sedan on Feb 13, 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Kia, a marque of South Korea’s Hyundai, launched the new-generation K3 sedan in Xiamen, Fujian province, on Monday. The gasoline model, available in six variants, is tailor-made for young customers in the world’s largest vehicle market, said… Continue reading South Korea’s Kia unveils sedan for young car buyers
Majority of dealers provide ‘high levels of testing’ on used cars
Dealers are going “above and beyond” obligated checks on used cars to ensure they receive the highest level of testing and inspection before sale. That’s the conclusion of the Dealer Panel survey from WMS Opteven, which found that four fifths (80%) carry out the same level of inspection, irrespective of vehicle age and mileage. The… Continue reading Majority of dealers provide ‘high levels of testing’ on used cars
Leidos to Deploy Updated On-Person Screening Technology at Airport Security Checkpoints Across the U.S.
Upgrade Seeks to Enhance Security Effectiveness and Improve the Traveler Experience RESTON, Va., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, was recently awarded a contract by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to upgrade TSA’s full fleet of Pro:Vision® Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) systems used at airport security checkpoints with a new… Continue reading Leidos to Deploy Updated On-Person Screening Technology at Airport Security Checkpoints Across the U.S.
Announcing the Launch of Cloud Theory
Software company uses big data, machine learning, and complete new car inventory data to provide real-time and predictive insights to the automotive industry GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cloud Theory, a new company whose primary objective is to provide better and more useful data insights for the automotive industry, announces its launch… Continue reading Announcing the Launch of Cloud Theory