Category: Automotive

Toyoda Gosei Invests in AI Startup TRYETING Inc.

KIYOSU, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 7282) has invested in TRYETING Inc. (Nagoya, Japan) for the rapid development of materials using artificial intelligence (AI)1. TRYETING is a startup out of Nagoya University and provides an AI platform that integrates various types of software. One of the strengths of the company is materials informatics, a… Continue reading Toyoda Gosei Invests in AI Startup TRYETING Inc.

UPDATE 1-Ivory Coast, Toyota sign assembly plant deal

FLE PHOTO: A Toyota logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy (Reuters) – Ivory Coast’s government signed an agreement on Thursday with Toyota (7203.T) to build a vehicle assembly plant in the West African nation, the office of Ivorian Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ivory Coast, Toyota sign assembly plant deal

Latest Tesla Software Update Improves Raven Driving Dynamics, More

It seems Tesla OTA updates are almost constant at this point. It comes as no surprise that automakers can update infotainment systems or other cabin electronics via software updates. We’ve become accustomed to this due to the widespread use of smartphones. However, most automakers require you to visit a dealership for such updates. Tesla has… Continue reading Latest Tesla Software Update Improves Raven Driving Dynamics, More

Successor Of The Mercedes-Benz Citan To Get Electric Version

eCitan to be the fourth all-electric model from Mercedes-Benz Vans. Mercedes-Benz has announced that the next-generation Citan small van will be developed again in cooperation with Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and there will be an all-electric version. The first generation, conventional Citan was introduced in 2012 as a fruit of partnership with Renault-Nissan Alliance. “Mercedes-Benz Vans has… Continue reading Successor Of The Mercedes-Benz Citan To Get Electric Version

Peugeot Introduces 3008 GT Hybrid4 Plug-In Hybrid

Another day brings another plug-in hybrid model in Europe. Here is the plug-in hybrid Peugeot 3008. Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid4 is one of several plug-in hybrids announced in September 2018 (together FWD with 3008 GT Hybrid, 508 Hybrid, 508 SW Hybrid). This new model is finally entering the market as the company already accepts orders… Continue reading Peugeot Introduces 3008 GT Hybrid4 Plug-In Hybrid

Brand with the four rings shines at world’s largest lighting congress

At the thirteenth International Symposium on Automotive Lighting (ISAL 2019), Audi presenters will offer insights into the next generation of OLED lighting technology. The new digital OLED technology enables customizable lighting designs and permits communication using the exterior lighting. The congress begins on September 23, 2019 in Darmstadt. Audi guest speakers will be presenting digital… Continue reading Brand with the four rings shines at world’s largest lighting congress

Mazda Production and Sales Results for July 2019

TOKYO, Aug 29, 2019 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation’s production and sales results for July 2019 are summarized below. I. Production 1. Domestic Production Mazda’s domestic production volume in July 2019 increased 53.0% year on year due to increased production of both passenger and commercial vehicles. [Domestic production of key models in July… Continue reading Mazda Production and Sales Results for July 2019