Category: Automotive

IG Metall demands 8.5 percent more for temporary workers

The IG Metall demands 8.5 percent more money for the employees in temporary employment and improvements in the collective bargaining agreements, such as vacation and annual special payments. This has been decided by the IG Metall Executive Board on the recommendation of the elected collective bargaining committee. The demand is coordinated within the DGB trade… Continue reading IG Metall demands 8.5 percent more for temporary workers

Eastern Europe: Czech Republic wants to cooperate with possible VW plant in Turkey

VW “The Czech Republic is an important manufacturer of car parts … We are in a leading position and would certainly like to cooperate,” said Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis. (Photo: AP) Istanbul Volkswagen According to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, plans a large investment in the Turkey, The head of government said this on… Continue reading Eastern Europe: Czech Republic wants to cooperate with possible VW plant in Turkey

Autonomous AI For Autonomous Vehicles — Welcome Cartica AI to the Toyota AI Ventures Portfolio

Autonomous AI For Autonomous Vehicles — Welcome Cartica AI to the Toyota AI Ventures Portfolio As vehicles become more autonomous, they need sophisticated perception systems that allow them to quickly and accurately “see” the world around them. Enter Cartica AI — the Israel-based startup that has developed a computer-vision perception system for the automotive market… Continue reading Autonomous AI For Autonomous Vehicles — Welcome Cartica AI to the Toyota AI Ventures Portfolio

Faraday Future appoints former BMW i boss as CEO

Faraday Future, the struggling Chinese-American electric vehicle start-up, has appointed the former head of BMW‘s i electric vehicle division to lead it out of its financial difficulties. Carsten Breitfeld, who played an integral role in BMW’s entry into the electric vehicle market with the all-electric i3 and plug-in hybrid i8, will take over as chief… Continue reading Faraday Future appoints former BMW i boss as CEO

Lamborghini’s first hybrid supercar is the 819HP Sián

Even Lamborghini can’t resist the pressure to electrify its lineup, although it’s definitely not following a conventional route. The Italian automaker has introduced the Sián (“flash” or “lightning” in Bolognese dialect), its first hybrid car, and the emphasis here is on raw performance over eco-friendliness. The coupe mates a 785HP V12 engine with a 34HP… Continue reading Lamborghini’s first hybrid supercar is the 819HP Sián

Japanese car sales slump in S.Korea in August amid consumer boycott

SEOUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) – Japanese car sales tumbled 57% in South Korea in August from a year earlier to 1,398 vehicles, industry data showed on Wednesday, amid a consumer boycott of Japanese vehicles in the wake of a diplomatic row between the countries. Toyota Motor Corp’s South Korean sales fell 59% in August from… Continue reading Japanese car sales slump in S.Korea in August amid consumer boycott

Renowned Mobility Expert Shiva Kumar Joins Ridecell To Head Up Business Development And Strategic Finance – Yahoo Finance

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Ridecell Inc., the leading platform provider for shared and autonomous mobility operators, today announced it has hired Shiva Kumar as the Executive Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Finance. He will oversee Ridecell’s business development and investor activities. Mr. Kumar brings industry-recognized expertise in mobility technology market to the… Continue reading Renowned Mobility Expert Shiva Kumar Joins Ridecell To Head Up Business Development And Strategic Finance – Yahoo Finance