Lexus Carves Out a New Flagship Luxury Crossover with Lexus LF-1 Limitless

Jan. 15, 2018 DETROIT―Jan. 15, 2018―Like molten metal being forged into a fine Japanese sword, the lines of the Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept have the potential to shape the future of a flagship luxury crossover for Lexus. Lexus established the luxury crossover segment two decades ago with the global debut of the RX 300 at… Continue reading Lexus Carves Out a New Flagship Luxury Crossover with Lexus LF-1 Limitless

VW is planning a comeback with a new Jetta

China has given VW a record year, sales in the US are finally picking up again. The group wants to finally make the leap into the mass market – and announced billions of investments. VW North America boss Hinrick Woebcken (left in picture) and board member Herbert Diess in Detroit Monday, 15.01.2018 10:49 clock After… Continue reading VW is planning a comeback with a new Jetta

OPTIS and Lucid Motors Announce Collaboration at CES 2018, Use Simulation Technology to Develop the Next …

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OPTIS, the leading global virtual prototyping company, and Lucid Motors, a luxury mobility company defining a new class of premium electric vehicles, today announce their partnership to virtually test the next generation of automotive lighting solutions. The partnership uses OPTIS’s software and expertise to rapidly develop and… Continue reading OPTIS and Lucid Motors Announce Collaboration at CES 2018, Use Simulation Technology to Develop the Next …

MICHELIN innove pour contribuer à l’excellence énergétique du démonstrateur Hybrid Air de CITROËN

La nouvelle forme d’hybridation de PSA Peugeot Citroën, associant une motorisation essence avec l’air comprimé, est innovante et très économe en carburant. Les pneus MICHELIN spécifiquement développés pour le 1er démonstrateur Hybrid Air, une nouvelle Citroën C3, sont tout aussi novateurs… et performants ! 4,3 g de CO2 au kilomètre et 0,18 litre de carburant… Continue reading MICHELIN innove pour contribuer à l’excellence énergétique du démonstrateur Hybrid Air de CITROËN

One year old Pony.ai raises $112 million Series A to build autonomous car future

No that’s not a typo. Yes, that is larger than the median IPO fundraise last year. But few problems are as daunting as trying to build a fully autonomous car, particularly without the large resources of technology giants like Google, Uber, or Baidu behind you. So for Pony.ai, which was founded a little more than… Continue reading One year old Pony.ai raises $112 million Series A to build autonomous car future

Adient’s AI18 concept vehicle showcases the future of automotive seating

DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Adient (NYSE: ADNT), the largest global automotive seating supplier, will demonstrate how new forms of mobility affect vehicle interiors with its AI18 concept vehicle at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The innovative new concept was developed based on the findings of Adient’s proprietary studies of automotive customers’… Continue reading Adient’s AI18 concept vehicle showcases the future of automotive seating

NIO Launches ES8 SUV with New User Experience

NIO officially launches the ES8 in China with a base price of RMB  448,000, and unveils a battery rental plan. NIO Pilot is the first advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) equipped with the Mobileye EyeQ4 system, featuring Highway Pilot, Traffic Jam Pilot, and automatic emergency braking NIO unveils NOMI, the world’s first in-car AI system ES8… Continue reading NIO Launches ES8 SUV with New User Experience

HELLA presents autonomous driving solutions for enhanced connectivity, efficiency and individualization at NAIAS

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the lighting and electronics expert HELLA will display its latest technologies that not only enable higher levels of autonomous driving, but also allow OEMs and drivers the freedom to create more customized vehicles. The company will showcase its multifunctional SHAKE… Continue reading HELLA presents autonomous driving solutions for enhanced connectivity, efficiency and individualization at NAIAS

HELLA showcases emerging mobility solutions at AutoMobili-D

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Lighting and electronics expert HELLA will give attendees at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) the opportunity to personally experience its innovative solutions shaping the future of mobility. For the first year, the company will have a demo vehicle at AutoMobili-D equipped with many of its… Continue reading HELLA showcases emerging mobility solutions at AutoMobili-D

Two strategic acquisitions in the hydrogen field

Plastic Omnium renforce son positionnement comme acteur de la propulsion électrique avec l’acquisition des entreprises Swiss Hydrogen et Optimum CPV. Après la création de la société israélienne Ξ PO-CellTech en 2016 dans le domaine des piles à combustible et l’entrée du Groupe au comité de pilotage de l’ « Hydrogen Council », deux acquisitions viennent… Continue reading Two strategic acquisitions in the hydrogen field