“Karma is evolving beyond a car company to become a tech-driven brand equally focused on being an important engineering, design, customization resource and high-tech incubator to others,” said Karma CEO Dr. Lance Zhou. “As the only company creating and building cars in Southern California today, Karma’s presence at these two major automotive forums reinforces our… Continue reading Karma Automotive Uses AutoMobility LA To Showcase Tech-Focused Ecosystem To Drive Its Continued Growth
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Volocopter and John Deere team up for a crop-spraying autonomous agricultural drone
Autonomous drone-based transportation startup Volocopter has revealed its first partner for its new VoloDrone industrial and commercial electric vertical take-off and landing craft: John Deere. The agricultural and industrial heavy equipment company is working with Volocopter on a VoloDrone-based aerial crop-dusting system. VoloDrone, which Voloctoper unveiled at the end of last month, has 18 rotors… Continue reading Volocopter and John Deere team up for a crop-spraying autonomous agricultural drone
Yandex is now testing a self-driving sidewalk cargo delivery robot
Add another one to the list of companies piloting small wheeled autonomous robots for small package and food delivery: Yandex. Russia’s search and services giant has expanded its ambitions in the world of autonomous transportation, building on its work with self-driving cars to deploy a six-wheeled robot that adopts the popular cooler on wheels style… Continue reading Yandex is now testing a self-driving sidewalk cargo delivery robot
Uber is using Waymo tech in its self-driving cars. That could be an expensive problem. (UBER)
Uber “will likely” have to strike a deal with Waymo or develop it’s own software, the company said. The shift comes after an expert found the ride-hailing company has been using tech from the Alphabet-owned company. It’s not clear by when Uber will have to make the decision, which could prove expensive for its already… Continue reading Uber is using Waymo tech in its self-driving cars. That could be an expensive problem. (UBER)
Online search giant Yandex to launch self-driving robots
Group plans rollout next year in challenge to competitors including Amazon’s Scout Go to Source
Mercedes-Benz Trucks drives forward truck safety: new systems and intensive dialogue with all participants
Stefan Buchner, Head of Mercedes-Benz Trucks: “For us, safety is a matter of social responsibility.” New Mercedes-Benz Actros shows the level of safety that is possible on today’s roads. Active Brake Assist 5: standard in the new Actros in the whole of Europe from January 2020 New: Sideguard Assist from Mercedes-Benz Trucks not only available ex… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Trucks drives forward truck safety: new systems and intensive dialogue with all participants
07. Nov 2019Mercedes-Benz continues worldwide growth in unit sales at the beginning of fourth quarter
A total of 81,017 Mercedes-Benz cars were delivered in the Europe region in October – a new October record (+1.3%). From January to October, unit sales in the region increased by 0.6%. In the core market of Germany, deliveries increased by 5.3% to the number of 30,763 vehicles. This means that in the first ten… Continue reading 07. Nov 2019Mercedes-Benz continues worldwide growth in unit sales at the beginning of fourth quarter
Wrench Announces $20M Series C to Bring Highest Quality Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services to More Doors Across U.S.
SEATTLE, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Wrench, the mobile vehicle maintenance and repair solution that brings dealer-quality service directly to consumers and fleet customers across the U.S., today announced a $20 million Series C funding round led by Vulcan Capital, with additional participation from Madrona Venture Group, Tenaya Capital and Marubeni Corporation. The funding will accelerate… Continue reading Wrench Announces $20M Series C to Bring Highest Quality Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services to More Doors Across U.S.
Adient reports fourth quarter and full-year 2019 financial results; earnings and cash flow growth expected in fiscal 2020
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Adient (NYSE: ADNT), a global leader in automotive seating, today announced fourth quarter and full-year 2019 financial results. Impacted by one-time, non-cash charges, Q4 GAAP net loss and EPS diluted of $(4) million and $(0.04), respectively; Q4 Adj.-EPS diluted of $0.63 Q4 Adj.-EBIT and Adj.-EBITDA of $138 million… Continue reading Adient reports fourth quarter and full-year 2019 financial results; earnings and cash flow growth expected in fiscal 2020
Acting UAW head to examine every inch of union in scandal’s wake
Gamble said that on Thursday he would propose a series of “very strict rules” to the UAW’s board for managing members’ dues and enable staff to report wrongdoing. DETROIT – The acting head of the United Auto Workers (UAW) said on Wednesday that he will examine every department of the union in response to a… Continue reading Acting UAW head to examine every inch of union in scandal’s wake