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
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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
Nissan: All-new 2019 Nissan Altima – with Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology, new powertrains and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive – makes world debut at New York International Auto Show
The 2019 Altima goes on sale in the U.S. this fall NEW YORK – Nissan today revealed the all-new Altima, bringing excitement back to the mid-size sedan segment with expressive styling, an uplifting interior, two new powerplants, the first available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive in a Nissan sedan in the U.S. and advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility… Continue reading Nissan: All-new 2019 Nissan Altima – with Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology, new powertrains and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive – makes world debut at New York International Auto Show
NXP and AliOS partner for new in-vehicle experiences
NXP will pair i.MX applications processors with Alibaba’s AliOS for next-gen auto e-cockpit Offers new opportunities for AI, IoT and multi-screen in-vehicle experiences Partnership aims to install AliOS system and NXP’s automotive infotainment solution in millions of vehicles in China by 2020 NXP Semiconductors and AliOS, the operating system for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions… Continue reading NXP and AliOS partner for new in-vehicle experiences
The new PEUGEOT 508 showcased at Peugeot Avenue Paris
Until the end of May 2018, Peugeot Avenue Paris is exclusively hosting the new PEUGEOT 508 during an event organised around the brand’s technological universe. Since 8 March, Peugeot Avenue Paris has been the only place in France where it is possible to see the brand’s radical new sedan. Two new PEUGEOT 508s were presented in… Continue reading The new PEUGEOT 508 showcased at Peugeot Avenue Paris