We’ve kind of been here before (insert Renault where you see PSA), but the news that FCA (think Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Maserati, Abarth, Dodge and others) is joining forces with PSA (Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall/Opel, DS) fills me with huge excitement. Sadly that’s not the case everywhere, with Unite union boss and doom-monger-in-chief Des… Continue reading ‘Think of what PSA/FCA can do, not what they can’t’
Category: Automotive
VW takes stock for Hamburg
Since spring, Volkswagen is driving through Hamburg with automated e-Golfs and is now drawing its first conclusions. Five automated e-Golfs go by Hamburgwhere a test field pulls right through the city. Well could Volkswagen Report that the vehicles have always behaved correctly. Even in complex traffic scenarios, the vehicles were convincing. Automated eGolf The research… Continue reading VW takes stock for Hamburg
BMW: Safeguarding Autonomous Driving
The manufacturer BMW wants to secure autonomous driving with the research project “iAATG”. In the project “iAATG” works BMW together with the TH Deggendorf and the company b-plus. It is about securing the Autonomous driving in his function. Security check BMW iNext The project is funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs with 800,000… Continue reading BMW: Safeguarding Autonomous Driving
Uber had 37 accidents before the known fatal accident
The NTSB said that Uber was involved in 37 accidents before the fatal accident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the accident that occurred in the March 2018 occurred in Tempe in the US state of Arizona. A woman was caught by a Uber test car and killed. There will be a hearing on… Continue reading Uber had 37 accidents before the known fatal accident
Nio and Mobileye for autonomous e-driving
The Chinese startup Nio and the autonomy specialist Mobileye cooperate for autonomous driving. Nio is one of the challengers of Tesla and comes out China, Along with that too Intel belonging companies Mobileye Do you want to address the topic Autonomous driving accept. Mobile EyeQQ5. Source: Intel The goal is to develop vehicles for the… Continue reading Nio and Mobileye for autonomous e-driving
Moovit & Waze cooperate
The mobility providers Moovit and Waze want to work together in the future. The two heavyweights in the field Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) want to work together and strengthen their market position. Waze on sync. The WazeActivities become so into the Moovit System recorded. The centralization of services at Moovit pools millions of users worldwide. The app… Continue reading Moovit & Waze cooperate
Uber relies on autonomous driving
Malik Gupta gave the Handelsblatt an interview, which also discussed the topic of autonomous driving. Opposite the Handelsblatt gave Mr. Gupta of About that the Autonomous driving would be a high priority for Uber. This seems logical, because with the omission of the travelers you can save a lot of money and known, Uber still… Continue reading Uber relies on autonomous driving
Mexico’s auto production and exports drop sharply, battered by Ford
MEXICO CITY, Nov 6 (Reuters) – Mexico’s auto production and exports fell sharply in October compared with the same month last year as production from U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co ground to a halt, according to data from the national statistics agency INEGI. Auto production declined 16.35%, while exports dropped 19.52%, the data showed. A… Continue reading Mexico’s auto production and exports drop sharply, battered by Ford
Enterprise, Progressive to Provide Insurance to Veterans
Since the program began in 2013, more than 700 vehicles have been donated to veterans and their families. Photo via Depositphotos. In observance of Veterans Day, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is once again teaming up with Progressive Insurance for its annual Keys to Progress program. On Monday, more than 100 veterans will receive newly refurbished vehicles at events in over 60 locations nationwide.… Continue reading Enterprise, Progressive to Provide Insurance to Veterans
Audi to increase engine production in Hungary, says Szijjártó
German carmaker Audi will increase the production of engines at its Hungarian factory to 2.25 million units next year, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó has said, international news wire Reuters reported.The carmaker, which is part of the Volkswagen group, has been making engines in Hungary since 1994.Of the 1.95 mln engines produced in 2018, 9,453 were electric axle drive units.