Future Automotive Infotainment Platform to Benefit from Combined Synergies ofwebOS Auto and Third Generation Snapdragon Automotive Development Platform SEOUL, Oct. 30, 2019 — LG Electronics (LG) and Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, announced today plans to work together to further develop webOS Auto, LG’s connected in-vehicle infotainment system. Harnessing the combined strengths… Continue reading LG AND QUALCOMM JOIN FORCES TO ADVANCE THE IN-CAR EXPERIENCE
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Honda Sets First Half of Fiscal Year Records
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the first half of the current fiscal year (April 2019-March 2020) and the month of September 2019. Worldwide Production September 2019 1st Half of Fiscal Year 2019(Apr.-Sep. 2019) Units vs.’18 Units vs.FY19 Japan 65,259 -18.2% 443,797 … Continue reading Honda Sets First Half of Fiscal Year Records
Hitachi Capital buys mobility as a service business Mobility Mixx
Hitachi Capital has taken a major step towards becoming a mobility as a service (MaaS) supplier with the acquisition of 49% of the Dutch business Mobility Mixxfrom ARS Traffic & Transport Technology. The purchase of half the shareholding takes Hitachi into the MaaS arena in the Netherlands, where Mobility Mixx’s SmartCard and smartphone app give… Continue reading Hitachi Capital buys mobility as a service business Mobility Mixx
Hyundai Motor Group TECH, Opens as New Platform for HMG’s Innovation Efforts
Newest communication channel to provide product-related content on advanced technology of Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) Information Hub for key future automobile technology such as artificial intelligence and smart mobility To feature tech-focused content with video and infographics Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) launched its newest communication platform: Hyundai Motor Group TECH (https://tech.Hyundaimotorgroup.com). The website is… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group TECH, Opens as New Platform for HMG’s Innovation Efforts
Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Resultsfor September 2019 and First Half of FYE2020 (Flash Report)
Subaru Corporation NewsRelease October 30, 2019 < September 2019 > September 2019 Jan-Sep 2019 Units 2019 vs 2018 Units ’19 vs ’18 Domestic production *1 58,880 -0.3% 2nd consecutive month of decrease 451,732 -7.4% Overseas production *2 26,252 -18.7% 2nd consecutive month of decrease 273,120 +4.7% Global production total 85,132 -6.8% 2nd consecutive month of… Continue reading Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Resultsfor September 2019 and First Half of FYE2020 (Flash Report)
Volkswagen introduces electric car in Sub-Saharan Africa for 1st time
KIGALI, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — German automaker Volkswagen (VW) on Tuesday launched a pilot project of its electric car e-Golf in partnership with German technology giant Siemens in Kigali, capital city of Rwanda, which makes Rwanda the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa where VW introduces an electric car.
VW had in June 2018 launched a car assembling plant in Rwanda together with integrated mobility solutions including application-based car-sharing services. The Rwandan plant has an annual capacity of assembling up to 5,000 cars including Polo, Passat and Teramont, and can create up to 1,000 jobs per year.
The success of VW's pioneering mobility solutions business in Rwanda has shown that the central African country has the potential to leapfrog the internal combustion engines into electric cars, said Thomas Schaefer, Chairman and Managing Director of VW Group South Africa at an official launch of the project.
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Volkswagen To Unveil All-New ID. Concept On November 19
One more MEB-based Volkswagen concept model to debut next month. Next month, Volkswagen is going to unveil another all-electric concept from the ID. family at a private event on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. The debut of a new BEV concept is associated with the launch of the new exhibit, titled “Building an Electric Future,” at the… Continue reading Volkswagen To Unveil All-New ID. Concept On November 19
VW lineside logistics reduces Golf production time by an hour – Automotive Logistics
Volkswagen lineside workers have been instrumental in reducing the time it takes to assemble a Golf by one hour. In the preparation stage for production of the best-selling model’s eighth generation, around 700 work steps were analysed at more than 400 workshops to draw on existing efficiency reserves, the company said. The result saw “numerous process… Continue reading VW lineside logistics reduces Golf production time by an hour – Automotive Logistics
Lyft replaces pricey All-Access monthly plan with Lyft Pink – TechCrunch
When Lyft unveiled its All-Access plan last year, many were taken aback by the hefty price of $299 per month. Now, Lyft is ditching that plan and replacing it with Lyft Pink, which costs just $19.99. The perks of the membership differ, but this lower price point will likely prove to be much more of a… Continue reading Lyft replaces pricey All-Access monthly plan with Lyft Pink – TechCrunch
GM’s Mary Barra asked about possible Corvette SUV: How she responded
CLOSE 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (Photo: Mark Phelan) When driving a hot performance car, who needs to be low to the ground? Certainly not some Wall Street analysts. During General Motors’ third-quarter earnings call Tuesday, one analyst asked GM CEO Mary Barra: How about a Corvette SUV? Barra, unruffled, tactfully replied, “I appreciate that you think our Corvette franchise… Continue reading GM’s Mary Barra asked about possible Corvette SUV: How she responded