So far, when it comes to safety, automakers such as Hyundai Motor Group have used two different terms – ‘active’ and ‘passive’ safety features – to refer to each criterion.A passive safety feature is a system that does not do any work until it is called to action. These systems are seat belts and airbags.… Continue reading @Hyundai: The Era of M.E.C.A. – Hyundai Motor Group’s Safety Strategy
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@Honda: ALL-NEW HONDA JAZZ: REDEFINING COMPACT CAR DESIGN
Honda Jazz completely redesigned to meet the needs of everyday life New ‘Yoo no bi‘ design philosophy further enhances trademark Jazz strengths of comfort and utility with premium materials and interfaces User-centric interior functionality delivers class-leading comfort and convenience Jazz Crosstar model adds SUV-inspired ruggedness When designing and developing the latest generation Jazz, Honda… Continue reading @Honda: ALL-NEW HONDA JAZZ: REDEFINING COMPACT CAR DESIGN
Opera and the firm short-selling its stock (alleging Africa fintech abuses) weigh in
Internet services company Opera has come under a short-sell assault based on allegations of predatory lending practices by its fintech products in Africa. Hindenburg Research issued a report claiming (among other things) that Opera’s finance products in Nigeria and Kenya have run afoul of prudent consumer practices and Google Play Store rules for lending apps.… Continue reading Opera and the firm short-selling its stock (alleging Africa fintech abuses) weigh in
Indian bike rental startup Bounce raises $105M
Bounce, a Bangalore-based startup that operates over 20,000 electric and gasoline dockless bikes and scooters in nearly three dozen cities in India, said today it has raised $105 million in a new funding round as it explores sustainable ways to expand within the nation and build its own electric vehicles. The new financing round, Series… Continue reading Indian bike rental startup Bounce raises $105M
Continental Online Portal Automates Software Integration for Digitally Connected Vehicle Architectures
Continental Cooperation Portal offers solution for automated software validation as well as integration and shortens development time System integration is a key competency for the development of complex hardware and software for future generations of vehicles Continental Cooperation Portal provides a central communications platform for software projects and can be individually customized Regensburg, January 23,… Continue reading Continental Online Portal Automates Software Integration for Digitally Connected Vehicle Architectures
SDI v. Brown: Implications for Car Rental
The decision in SDI v. Brown also allows recovery from a renter after the company paid the damages, even though state law had previously denied it. Photo via Mark Turnauckas/Flickr. A federal court in South Dakota handed down a decision last week concluding that federal law prevents rental car companies from having to bear ultimate responsibility… Continue reading SDI v. Brown: Implications for Car Rental
Federal Court Upholds Graves Amendment Challenge in Primary Insurance State
The court observed that the intent of the Amendment was to relieve rental car companies of just this type of liability, regardless of what state law says. Photo via Depositphotos. A federal court in South Dakota handed down a Graves Amendment decision last week significant to the rental car industry. In SDI v. Brown, U.S.… Continue reading Federal Court Upholds Graves Amendment Challenge in Primary Insurance State
GM’s Cruise Debuts AV Ride-Hailing Vehicle
Created by GM’s subsidiary Cruise, the all-electric Origin does not have a steering wheel or breaks and can seat up to four passengers. Photo via Cruise. General Motors unveiled its autonomous ride-hailing vehicle, dubbed Origin, in San Francisco yesterday. Created by GM’s subsidiary Cruise, the all-electric Origin does not have a steering wheel or breaks and can… Continue reading GM’s Cruise Debuts AV Ride-Hailing Vehicle
TriggerMesh Raises $3M in Seed Funding
TriggerMesh, a Raleigh, NC and Geneva, Switzerland-based Kubernetes based cloud native integration platform provider, raised $3m in seed funding. The round was led by Index Ventures and Crane Venture Partners. The company will use the funds to scale operationd and grow the development team. TriggerMesh has developed a cloud native integration platform that provides complete… Continue reading TriggerMesh Raises $3M in Seed Funding
Tata Nexon EV with 35 connected car features through the ZConnect app and the new connected technology platform “iRA”
After the unveil of Nexon EV – an electric SUV, Tata Motors introduces ZConnect, which offers 35 advanced connected car features that will electrify the driving experience with seamless connection to the Nexon EV. Intuitive and easy to use, this app is designed to meet the aspirations of contemporary and tech-savvy consumers. Through ZConnect, users can experience a… Continue reading Tata Nexon EV with 35 connected car features through the ZConnect app and the new connected technology platform “iRA”