March 28 (Reuters) – Blackberry Ltd: * BLACKBERRY CEO ON AUTONOMOUS CAR TECHNOLOGY SAYS NEED GOVERNMENT MANDATE BEFORE WE ALLOW THESE TESTS TO GO ON – CNBC * BLACKBERRY CEO ON AUTONOMOUS CAR TECHNOLOGY SAYS THERE IS STILL A LOT OF TECHNOLOGY THAT NEEDS TO BE PUT TOGETHER – CNBC Further company coverage:
Category: Automotive
Groupe PSA 2017 Registration Document
RUEIL MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) announces the publication of its 2017 Registration Document. The latter has been filed with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and registered under D.18-0196, on March 28, 2018. The 2017 Registration Document is available on the Group’s web site www.groupe-psa.com/en, in its “Regulated Information” section. This… Continue reading Groupe PSA 2017 Registration Document
Two new engines, including advanced Variable Compression Turbo, set to power the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima
VC-Turbo engine continuously adjusts its compression ratio to optimize power and efficiency Advanced VC-Turbo engine – the company’s world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – is one of the most advanced internal combustion engines ever created VC-Turbo engine continuously adjusts its compression ratio to optimize power and efficiency New 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder makes… Continue reading Two new engines, including advanced Variable Compression Turbo, set to power the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima
First-Ever Lexus UX Compact Luxury Crossover Makes North American Debut at New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 — With its bold new design and new ultra-efficient powertrains, the 2019 UX opens a new gateway into the Lexus brand as its first-ever compact luxury crossover. The head-turning UX arrives to the New York International Auto Show for its North American introduction weeks after its world debut at the 2018… Continue reading First-Ever Lexus UX Compact Luxury Crossover Makes North American Debut at New York International Auto Show
Ouster has a new $3.5k, 16-channel lidar (and a 64-channel sensor with longer range)
You may remember Ouster from the recent announcement of the OS-1-64 lidar, a sensor that costs $16,000, fits in one of the smallest packages available, and features a scalable, proprietary sensor technology. Ouster called it as an effort to take on the dominant suppliers in the autonomous vehicle and multi-purpose lidar market. That challenge continues… Continue reading Ouster has a new $3.5k, 16-channel lidar (and a 64-channel sensor with longer range)
Car manufacturer in crisis: 20,000 euros special premium for every Opel employee who goes fast
Opel The car manufacturer has too much staff on board to meet the strict saving requirements of the new parent company PSA. (Photo: AP) The troubled carmaker Opel wants to bring about the reduction of jobs as quickly as possible: According to a report of the “Wirtschaftswoche” Rüsselsheimer pay each employee a premium of at… Continue reading Car manufacturer in crisis: 20,000 euros special premium for every Opel employee who goes fast
A Tesla Model X caught on fire after crashing into a highway barrier — and Tesla has a theory about why the crash was so bad (TSLA)
The aftermath of Friday’s Model X accident near Mountain View, California. KTVU via Associated Press A Tesla Model X caught fire after crashing into a highway barrier in Mountain View, California, on Friday. It’s unclear what caused the accident or whether Autopilot was engaged before the crash, but Tesla revealed that the software had been… Continue reading A Tesla Model X caught on fire after crashing into a highway barrier — and Tesla has a theory about why the crash was so bad (TSLA)
Before Annual General Meeting – Attack on VW Board and Supervisory Board: “At last four independent VW supervisory boards find”
All articles and backgrounds 03/28/2018 Before Annual General Meeting – Attack on VW Board of Management and Supervisory Board “Finally Find Four Independent VW Supervisory Boards” DPA Showdown at Volkswagen: Before the Annual General Meeting on May 3, there are numerous countermotions – shareholder protectors accuse the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of failing… Continue reading Before Annual General Meeting – Attack on VW Board and Supervisory Board: “At last four independent VW supervisory boards find”
Einride’s autonomous trucks will be Nvidia-powered, and deliveries start this fall
Einride’s T-pod all-electric, self-driving transport vehicle will use the Nvidia Drive AI platform to provide its autonomous smarts, the Swedish technology company revealed today. Einride also announced that the very first customer deliveries of its production T-pod truck will begin this fall, meaning it could be making actual deliveries sooner rather than later. The Nvidia… Continue reading Einride’s autonomous trucks will be Nvidia-powered, and deliveries start this fall
A closer look at Waymo’s new self-driving Jaguar I-PACE
Waymo teamed up with Jaguar Land Rover to develop the first electric, fully self-driving premium car. Alongside five other models — including a small car, an SUV, the Pacifica minivan, the firefly prototype, and a semi-truck — the premium I-PACE’s large, fast-charging battery is a good fit for Waymo’s forthcoming self-driving ride service. Waymo hopes… Continue reading A closer look at Waymo’s new self-driving Jaguar I-PACE