Nissan strengthens its autonomous driving technology leadership by selling 75,000 ProPILOT Assist-equipped vehicles Nissan has introduced ProPILOT technology in four models in Japan and the U.S., with more on the way Nissan announced today that it reached the milestone of selling 75,000 vehicles equipped with its ProPILOT Assist autonomous driving technology (known as ProPILOT in… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan sells more than 75,000 vehicles equipped with ProPILOT Assist
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New Jeep margin system: Dealers want to renegotiate
The Jeep partners have a new margin and bonus system in their house. Their association emphasizes: first ensure continuity in daily business, then tackle the dealer contract. Of the Alfa Romeo & jeep dealers Association sees further need for discussion in the planned changes to Jeep’s margin and bonus system. The members of the association… Continue reading New Jeep margin system: Dealers want to renegotiate
Visteon Showcases New Technology for the Digital Cockpit on the Road to Autonomous Driving
Visteon Showcases New Technology for the Digital Cockpit on the Road to Autonomous Driving Global automotive electronics leader presents latest technology at CES® 2018 –from digital instrument clusters, displays and infotainment to cockpit controller and self-driving platform LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2018 – Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC) is showcasing technology at CES® 2018 aimed at… Continue reading Visteon Showcases New Technology for the Digital Cockpit on the Road to Autonomous Driving
LEVC’s sister company Emerald Automotive (USA) LLC relaunches to become London EV Company (USA) LLC
Emerald Automotive LLC relaunches to become London EV Company (USA) LLC Brand consolidation reinforces the group’s expertise in purpose built urban commercial vehicles LEVC (formerly the London Taxi Company) has announced today that the automotive engineering company Emerald Automotive (USA) LLC is to become London EV Company (USA) LLC, in a move to consolidate the… Continue reading LEVC’s sister company Emerald Automotive (USA) LLC relaunches to become London EV Company (USA) LLC
2018 CES: Ride-Share Fleets to Map Cities around the World through Mobileye 8 Connect
» Click for full imageProfessor Amnon Shashua, senior vice president of Intel and CEO/CTO of Mobileye, speaks on the future of autonomous driving Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. (Credit: Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation) At CES 2018, Mobileye Aftermarket announced a series of partnerships and collaborations with ride-share leaders,… Continue reading 2018 CES: Ride-Share Fleets to Map Cities around the World through Mobileye 8 Connect
South Korea to officially adopt CCS fast charging standard
The war is winding down. After years of conflict between the CHAdeMO and CCS DC fast charging standards, it’s beginning to look as if CCS is destined to be the ultimate victor, at least outside of Japan. Business Korea (via Green Car Reports) reports that the South Korean Agency for Technology and Standards plans to… Continue reading South Korea to officially adopt CCS fast charging standard
Ford Sued by Truck Owners Claiming Diesel Engines Were Rigged
Ford Motor Co. rigged at least 500,000 heavy-duty trucks to beat emissions tests, drivers claimed in a lawsuit, adding to the tally of carmakers linked to diesel-cheating allegations worldwide that started in 2015 with Volkswagen AG. Ford’s F-250 and F-350 Super Duty diesel pickups, a slice of the top-selling F-Series, are spewing emissions as much… Continue reading Ford Sued by Truck Owners Claiming Diesel Engines Were Rigged
AAA will test Torc’s self-driving cars to build out safety criteria
The American Automobile Association is doing work to help ensure it remains relevant in a future age of autonomous driving, and its latest partner in that effort is Torc Robotics, a self-driving technology company with loads of experience in automating heavy machinery and commercial equipment that’s now applying its expertise to the consumer market. At… Continue reading AAA will test Torc’s self-driving cars to build out safety criteria
Elon Musk said Tesla will fix an annoying problem that can lead to water dumping into its cars (TSLA)
Tesla has struggled to keep up with its Model 3 production goals.Tesla Tesla recently reintroduced automatic windshield wipers to its vehicles. A Model 3 owner wrote on Reddit that the wipers activate as soon as a door opens, which can push water into the car. On Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the problem would… Continue reading Elon Musk said Tesla will fix an annoying problem that can lead to water dumping into its cars (TSLA)
Automotive Sector Deal between government and industry is announced
An Automotive Sector Deal between government and the automotive industry has today been announced by the Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark. The deal aims to build on the unique strengths of the UK automotive sector and further develop the strong collaborative partnership established between government and industry. Ian Constance, Advance Propulsion Centre, Konstanze Scharring,… Continue reading Automotive Sector Deal between government and industry is announced