A deal with semiconductor chipmakers is keeping General Motors assembly lines in North America rolling, while Ford Motor Co. idles many of its plants for the week. The Detroit Three automakers each face the ongoing shortage of semiconductor chips that are used in many car parts. The shortage has been crippling production across the industry since this time last… Continue reading GM’s chip strategy that keeps production running as Ford goes down
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Bosch off-highway surround sensing system receives “Systems & Components Trophy – Engineers’ Choice” award from the DLG
Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. It generated sales of 42.1 billion euros in 2020, and thus contributed 59 percent of total sales from operations. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility that is safe, sustainable, and exciting,… Continue reading Bosch off-highway surround sensing system receives “Systems & Components Trophy – Engineers’ Choice” award from the DLG
@GM: Chevrolet Announces Refreshed 2023 Blazer
This is a div used for identification purpose on the lightbox. A contemporized version of the popular compact SUV. Updates include new styling with premium accents, new wheel designs and new available safety features, as well as a larger color touchscreen radio and a standard rear-vision camera for entry-level models. Go to Source
Subaru opens up reservations for its first EV, the Solterra
Forget the electric pickup truck wars, which has Ford, GM and Rivian duking it out for market share. The electric wagon-meets-crossover battle is heating up with Toyota, Subaru, Hyundai and Kia all introducing new EVs this year. The latest is Subaru, which opened up reservations Tuesday for its upcoming 2023 Solterra EV. The Solterra, the… Continue reading Subaru opens up reservations for its first EV, the Solterra
TENNECO ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2021 EARNINGS DATE AND CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tenneco (NYSE: TEN) will report its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, February 24, 2022 and host a webcast conference call the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET. The purpose of the call is to discuss the Company’s financial results… Continue reading TENNECO ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2021 EARNINGS DATE AND CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS
Ford CEO: We would rival Tesla right now if we were producing enough electric vehicles
Ford CEO Jim Farley made an interesting comment that highlighted just how the perception of Tesla has massively shifted in the automotive industry over the last few years. It was just a few years ago that the consensus about Tesla amongst leaders at legacy automakers was that the company is great at making a few… Continue reading Ford CEO: We would rival Tesla right now if we were producing enough electric vehicles
Burgers, Fries and a Side of AI: Startup Offers Taste of Drive-Thru Convenience
Eating into open hours and menus, a labor shortage has gobbled up fast-food services employees, but some restaurants are trying out a new staff member to bring back the drive-thru good times: AI. Toronto startup HuEx is in pilot tests with a conversational AI assistant for drive-thrus to help support service at several popular Canadian… Continue reading Burgers, Fries and a Side of AI: Startup Offers Taste of Drive-Thru Convenience
Meet the Omnivore: Developer Sleighs Complex Manufacturing Workflows With Digital Twin of Santa’s Workshop
Editor’s note: This is one in a series of Meet the Omnivore posts, featuring individual creators and developers who use the NVIDIA Omniverse 3D simulation and collaboration platform to boost their artistic or engineering processes. Don’t be fooled by the candy canes, hot cocoa and CEO’s jolly demeanor. Santa’s workshop is the very model of… Continue reading Meet the Omnivore: Developer Sleighs Complex Manufacturing Workflows With Digital Twin of Santa’s Workshop
Used car market up despite volatile year
UK used car transactions grow 11.5% in 2021 with 7,530,956 units changing hands. Weaker Q4, down -3.1%, contrasts with record Q2 to round off a volatile year. Record demand for used battery electric vehicles, up 119.2% with 40,228 transactions. Overall used car market still down -5.5% on pre-pandemic five-year average. The UK’s used car market… Continue reading Used car market up despite volatile year
@VW Group: Coronavirus premium for Volkswagen AG employees004586
Volkswagen AG is again paying the employees at its German locations a coronavirus premium in recognition of their great dedication in recent months working under difficult conditions. The regular coronavirus premium of €500 will be paid out at the end of February 2022 with employees’ monthly salary. This was announced today (Tuesday) by the Executive… Continue reading @VW Group: Coronavirus premium for Volkswagen AG employees004586