@BMW: AWS and BMW Group Team Up to Accelerate Data-Driven Innovation.000803

Munich. Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the BMW Group announced a comprehensive strategic collaboration. The goal of the collaboration is to further accelerate the BMW Group’s pace of innovation by placing data and analytics at the center of its decision-making. The companies will combine their strengths as industry leaders to jointly develop cloud-based IT… Continue reading @BMW: AWS and BMW Group Team Up to Accelerate Data-Driven Innovation.000803

@Hyundai: The Hyundai XCIENT: A Vision for The Future of The Hydrogen Society

Play Here comes the world’s first mass-produced ‘Hydrogen Electric Heavy Truck’, XCIENT, and what it means to be, and the value of the hydrogen-electric commercial vehicle. Everyone in the world is paying attention to hydrogen energy; it’s because it is an eco-friendly fuel that will help sustainable growth while protecting the environment. Hydrogen ignites a… Continue reading @Hyundai: The Hyundai XCIENT: A Vision for The Future of The Hydrogen Society

@Hyundai: THE GENESIS GV70 GLOBAL LAUNCH

Play GV70: A TRAVELOGUE There are stories out there just waiting to be told.This is the story of Genesis and the GV70. It tells of a journey, each moment bold and inspiring.A story filled with steep challenges and astonishing rewards — and a journey that, in the end, has been worth every second.Let me tell… Continue reading @Hyundai: THE GENESIS GV70 GLOBAL LAUNCH

@Hyundai: DYNAMIC GENESIS GV70 SUV DEBUTS ONLINE

SEOUL, Korea, December 7, 2020 – Today, Genesis launched GV70, a dynamic SUV, representing the fifth model and second SUV in the Genesis lineup. The debut was conducted via worldwide broadcast of its cinematic launch film entitled “GV70: A Travelogue”. “Genesis has been striving to build a strong product lineup complemented by a curated purchase and… Continue reading @Hyundai: DYNAMIC GENESIS GV70 SUV DEBUTS ONLINE

Hanon Systems Pyeongtaek Plant Produces 100 Million Compressors

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Global thermal and energy management supplier Hanon Systems (KS: 018880) today announced its automotive compressor plant in Pyeongtaek has reached a milestone production level of 100 million units.   The plant, which opened in 1991 and will celebrate 30 years of operation in October 2021, has shown… Continue reading Hanon Systems Pyeongtaek Plant Produces 100 Million Compressors

Australian logistics tech startup Shippit raises $22m, eyes SEA expansion

Australian commerce and logistics technology company Shippit has raised A$30 million ($22 million) in Series B funding that the firm will use to finance its Southeast Asia expansion, among others. The funding round was backed by US-based technology investment firm Tiger Global along with the investor’s local representative Jason Lenga, according to the announcement. Shippit,… Continue reading Australian logistics tech startup Shippit raises $22m, eyes SEA expansion

Amazon-backed Aurora is buying Uber’s self-driving unit despite its terrible reputation. Its CEO explains why he sees value in the troubled program. (UBER)

Aurora Innovation is buying Uber’s autonomous-vehicle unit, Uber ATG. Uber ATG’s reputation has suffered from a fatal crash and reports of internal unrest. Aurora CEO Chris Urmson told Business Insider he’s been impressed with the determination and resilience ATG’s employees have displayed. He spoke highly of ATG’s safety infrastructure, software, computing hardware, and cameras. Are… Continue reading Amazon-backed Aurora is buying Uber’s self-driving unit despite its terrible reputation. Its CEO explains why he sees value in the troubled program. (UBER)

Analyst: Ford Bronco supply chain problem points to removable tops

A lot happened within eight hours. Just after 8 a.m. Friday, a top executive at Ford Motor Co. did a presentation at the Goldman Sachs Global Automotive Conference for  analysts who play a key role in shaping Wall Street opinion of stock value.  “The Bronco is on track to launch in the spring,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford chief… Continue reading Analyst: Ford Bronco supply chain problem points to removable tops

Tesla was ordered to pay a Model S buyer $175,000 for hiding structural damage on a pre-owned car (TSLA)

A Beijing court ordered Tesla to pay $175,000 to a secondhand Model S buyer for concealing crash damage, Chinese outlet Caixin reported.  The buyer discovered that parts of the car were welded together after it broke down multiple times, Caixin said.  The used cars Tesla sells are supposed to exhibit “no evidence of structural repairs,”… Continue reading Tesla was ordered to pay a Model S buyer $175,000 for hiding structural damage on a pre-owned car (TSLA)