Category: Automotive

Waymo buys Latent Logic, drives deeper into simulation and Europe

Waymo has acquired Latent Logic, a UK company that spun out of Oxford University’s computer science department, as the autonomous vehicle company seeks to beef up its simulation technology. The acquisition also marks the launch of Waymo’s first European engineering hub will be in Oxford, UK. This likely won’t be the end of Waymo’s expansion and… Continue reading Waymo buys Latent Logic, drives deeper into simulation and Europe

Aeva snags VW investment with smaller, longer range lidar

Lidar startup Aeva has deepened its relationship with VW Group with a new investment from Porsche Automobili Holding SE, thanks to a next-generation sensor that is headed for the ID Buzz AV, an electric reboot of the automaker’s iconic bus that will be used as autonomous taxis. Aeva’s newest lidar product called Aeries has a… Continue reading Aeva snags VW investment with smaller, longer range lidar

Glovo’s Sacha Michaud: ‘I think there will be consolidation’

Many companies realized that there was a huge opportunity when it comes to on-demand delivery of food and groceries. And apparently, too many companies, as Glovo co-founder Sacha Michaud expects some consolidation in the space in the near future. At TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin, the general manager of Northern, Central and Eastern Europe for Uber Eats… Continue reading Glovo’s Sacha Michaud: ‘I think there will be consolidation’

PayByPhone and Stillwater Parking Garage Add Parking Options to Downtown Billings, MT

VANCOUVER, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – PayByPhone, a leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, today announced the addition of 417 new parking spaces in Billings, MT, bringing the total number of PayByPhone parking spaces in the city to 1,500. The additional parking spaces will be available in the Stillwater Parking Garage, the newest… Continue reading PayByPhone and Stillwater Parking Garage Add Parking Options to Downtown Billings, MT

Honda de México realiza balance de resultados y actividades durante 2019

Honda reafirma su liderazgo en SUV´s, según cifras del INEGI (Instituto Mexicano de Estadística, Geografía e informática), colocando de enero a noviembre 40,181 unidades de sus modelos Honda CR-V, Honda HR-V, Honda BR-V y Honda Pilot (mercado de SUVs). Si se toman los modelos de manera individual, Honda CR-V es el más vendido para la… Continue reading Honda de México realiza balance de resultados y actividades durante 2019

Nio Partners With Domestic Rival Xpeng To Spur Chinese EV Demand

Nio reported earlier this month sales of 2,528 vehicles in November, nearly flat with October’s 2,526. After a summer lull, the company has seen some momentum in sales, although the overall industrywide softness is threatening a slowdown for Nio as well. Related Links: Nio To Eliminate 21% Of Global Workforce As Q2 Loss Widens, August… Continue reading Nio Partners With Domestic Rival Xpeng To Spur Chinese EV Demand

Inside Tesla’s overhaul plan for its sales and delivery teams to solve one of its toughest customer challenges (TSLA)

Tesla has begun the process of merging the roles of its sales and delivery employees, four current and former employees told Business Insider. Announced internally in October, the initiative, called One Motion, is designed to give each customer a single point of contact when buying a vehicle, the current and former employees said. That means… Continue reading Inside Tesla’s overhaul plan for its sales and delivery teams to solve one of its toughest customer challenges (TSLA)

Honda Cars introduces any time warranty program up to 10 years

NEW DELHI: Honda Cars India has launched a-first-of-its-kind any time warranty offering that can be bought by the customer annually till 10 years of vehicle usage from time of first purchase. The leading manufacturer of premium cars in India was the first manufacturer to offer any time warranty up to seven years in 2014 and… Continue reading Honda Cars introduces any time warranty program up to 10 years

Ferrari CEO expects fully-electric car after 2025

MARANELLO: Ferrari will issue its first fully electric model after 2025, with battery technology still requiring more development, Chief Executive Louis Camilleri said.Ferrari has previously said a fully electric vehicle would be launched after the current industrial plan ends in 2022. Analysts have said they do not expect it before 2023. a { color: #000;… Continue reading Ferrari CEO expects fully-electric car after 2025