Aurora, the self-driving startup founded by Google self-driving car project alum Chris Urmson, along with Tesla Autopilot developer Sterling Anderson, CMU robotics expert and Uber vet Drew Bagnell, and a team of industry experts, will be making the autonomous smarts for Byton’s forthcoming electric vehicle. Byton, a startup that had a splashy debut at CES… Continue reading Aurora will power Byton EV’s autonomous driving features
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LimeBike Introduces Electric-Assist Bikes To Seattle
SEATTLE, Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — LimeBike, the leading smart bikeshare provider, launched their first electric-assist bike fleet in Seattle today as part of the nation’s largest shared electric assist bike release in history. With this launch, Seattle will have more shared e-bikes than any other city in the country. (PRNewsfoto/LimeBike)… Called Lime-E, these electric assist… Continue reading LimeBike Introduces Electric-Assist Bikes To Seattle
Porsche Classic supplies classic parts from a 3D printer
“No longer available” – for collectors of rare classic cars, the unavailability of spare parts can quickly lead to problems. In the worst case scenario, the car may even be forced out of action. Porsche Classic, the division of Porsche dedicated to classic vehicles, has come up with a solution to this problem.
Car sales down 1.25%; passenger vehicles up 7.57% in Jan
Domestic passenger vehicle sales were up 7.57 per cent to 285,477 units in January from 265,389 units in the same month last year. Car sales, however, declined 1.25 per cent to 184,264 units last month as against 186,596 units in January last year. PTI | Updated: Feb 12, 2018, 14:17 IST NEW DELHI: Domestic passenger… Continue reading Car sales down 1.25%; passenger vehicles up 7.57% in Jan
Porsche, Audi to develop joint electric car platform to save costs
FRANKFURT: Porsche and Audi, Volkswagen’s main luxury car divisions, plan to develop a joint platform for electric vehicles that will enable them significantly cut down on costs, German newspapers quoted their chief executives as saying. “By 2025, we’re facing a low single-digit billion euro sum to develop the architecture,” Audi CEO Rupert Stadler told both… Continue reading Porsche, Audi to develop joint electric car platform to save costs
MapmyIndia announced Smart Mobility Platform (MSMP)
MapmyIndia has unveiled the new, comprehensive MapmyIndia Smart Mobility Platform, designed to address the emerging challenges of the Automotive Industry for both personal and commercial customers. MSMP is being showcased during the Auto Expo 2018 (Feb 7-14) at the MapmyIndia Pavilion – E 28, Hall No. 4, India Expo Mart, Greater NOIDA. MSMP can be easily connected to… Continue reading MapmyIndia announced Smart Mobility Platform (MSMP)
Ford Increasing Production of All-New Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition to Meet Greater-Than-Anticipated Customer Demand
Ford is increasing production of two entirely new SUVs – the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition – to meet surging customer demand A new $25 million investment brings Ford’s total investment at Kentucky Truck Plant to $925 million and allows the company to increase manufacturing line speed; company has boosted production targets for full-size SUVs… Continue reading Ford Increasing Production of All-New Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition to Meet Greater-Than-Anticipated Customer Demand
McLaren Special Operations extends range of MSO Defined options for Sports Series with new Black Pack and Titanium SuperSports Exhaust
9 Feb 2018 New MSO Defined Black Pack for 570S Coupé and 570GT as an alternative to standard Dark Palladium grey finish exterior components New MSO Defined Titanium SuperSports Exhaust has louder, crisper note and is 5kg lighter than standard exhaust New MSO Defined Extended Carbon Fibre Sill Covers and MSO Defined painted ignition keys… Continue reading McLaren Special Operations extends range of MSO Defined options for Sports Series with new Black Pack and Titanium SuperSports Exhaust
BORGWARNER REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2017 U.S. GAAP NET LOSS OF $(0.70) PER BASIC SHARE, or EARNINGS OF $1.07 PER DILUTED SHARE EXCLUDING NON-COMPARABLE ITEMS
Autonomous driving will make car design and driving better, not irrelevant
CLOSE Dozens of companies in California are reportedly now test self-driving cars, with Samsung being the latest corporation to get permission from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Wochit Buy Photo The Cadillac Super Cruise CT6 has a hands-free driving system for the freeway seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on… Continue reading Autonomous driving will make car design and driving better, not irrelevant