PSA recruits 600 temporary workers for its Hordain / Sevelnord site – Daily Factories

French manufacturer PSA will recruit nearly 600 temporary workers and create a fourth production team by May 2018 on its Hordain / Sevelnord PSA site in Lieu Saint-Amand (North) to support the commercial success of light trucks Peugeot (Expert, Traveler) and Citroën (Jumpy, SpaceTourer) brands. PSA Hordain / Sevelnord has entrusted the recruitment of its… Continue reading PSA recruits 600 temporary workers for its Hordain / Sevelnord site – Daily Factories

Asia tech news roundup – Jan 8

Ooi Huey Tyng, GrabPay’s new managing director for Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Photo credit: Grab / MovingStills Photography Funding for a used luxury goods marketplace, corporate backing for Mobike’s ride-hailing venture, and another high-profile executive appointment at Grab. Here are the day’s top tech news stories from around the region. Transportation More details of Didi’s… Continue reading Asia tech news roundup – Jan 8

Continental’s 3D touchscreen for cars wins innovation award at CES 2018

German technology major Continental unveiled the world’s first touchscreen, featuring a 3D surface, that combines a unique visual appearance with a brand-new operating concept at the CES 2018. The company claims that the innovative 3D touch surface display can be operated instinctively, enhancing the user experience and increasing safety. The technology company was awarded the… Continue reading Continental’s 3D touchscreen for cars wins innovation award at CES 2018

CES 2018: Continental automates charging of electric vehicles and makes them a mobile power bank

In Las Vegas, the technology company is showcasing an inductive charging system which will permit fully automated battery charging without cables.Another revolutionary system from Continental is AllCharge™, which enables electric vehicles to use any charging station, fill up with enough power for 190 miles in ten minutes, and – without accessories – deliver AC power… Continue reading CES 2018: Continental automates charging of electric vehicles and makes them a mobile power bank

PROTON SALES NUMBER STABILISED IN 2017

PRESS PROTON SALES NUMBER STABILISED IN 2017 Posted on Jan 08, 2018 Subang Jaya, 7 January 2018 – PROTON managed to stabilise its sales numbers for 2017 with an overall sales of 70,991 units of cars in 2017, compared to the 72,291 units sold in the previous year. Retail sales increased 2.5% to 68,184 units… Continue reading PROTON SALES NUMBER STABILISED IN 2017

CLARIFICATION ON BITCOIN TRANSACTION FOR PROTON CARS

PRESS CLARIFICATION ON BITCOIN TRANSACTION FOR PROTON CARS Posted on Jan 08, 2018 Subang Jaya, 7 January 2018 – PROTON wishes to clarify on the reports that have gone viral on social media, with regards to the usage of Bitcoin to purchase Proton cars. The Company does not recognise such transaction or offer and that… Continue reading CLARIFICATION ON BITCOIN TRANSACTION FOR PROTON CARS

LeEco repays part of China Merchant Bank debt

LeEco has repaid part of this debt after selling shares in its smartphone affiliate Coolpad Group SHANGHAI: LeEco has repaid HK$807 million ($103.20 million) of a debt owed to China Merchants Bank and will seek to negotiate with the creditor to secure the release of some of its frozen assets, the wife of the embattled… Continue reading LeEco repays part of China Merchant Bank debt

Ford offers its first diesel for the F-150

Show Thumbnails Show CaptionsLast SlideNext Slide Ford Motor Co. will begin this year selling a diesel F-150 for the first time ever, the company announced Jan. 8, 2018.(Photo: Ford Motor Company) Ford Motor Co. will offer a diesel F-150 for the first time ever this spring. The automaker announced the option for a new 3.0-liter… Continue reading Ford offers its first diesel for the F-150

Volkswagen and NVIDIA to Infuse AI into Future Vehicle Lineup

CES—Volkswagen and NVIDIA today shared their vision for how AI and deep learning will shape the development of a new generation of intelligent Volkswagen vehicles using the NVIDIA DRIVE™ IX platform to create new cockpit experiences and improve safety. At the kickoff of CES 2018, Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess and NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen… Continue reading Volkswagen and NVIDIA to Infuse AI into Future Vehicle Lineup