The race to develop autonomous and electric vehicles could be a race to the bottom for the automotive industry — at least in the near-term. A new global study by consulting firm AlixPartners paints an ominous forecast for automakers in the next few years, a toxic cocktail of big spending and lots of competition mixed… Continue reading Automakers are burning through billions in EV, AV race
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Uber safety driver of fatal self-driving crash was watching Hulu, not the road
A safety driver operating an Uber self-driving vehicle looked down at a phone that was streaming The Voice on Hulu 204 times during a 43-minute test drive that ended when pedestrian Elaine Herzberg was struck and killed in Tempe, Arizona, according to a 318-page police report reviewed by TechCrunch. The Tempe Police Department released late… Continue reading Uber safety driver of fatal self-driving crash was watching Hulu, not the road
Ford Motor Company: Saudi Women Drive
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — On June 24, 2018, women in Saudi Arabia will be legally able to drive on the roads of the Kingdom. This is a momentous time in history and we are delighted to be able to welcome Saudi women “to the front”, to the driver’s seat. Ford Motor… Continue reading Ford Motor Company: Saudi Women Drive
BMW joins Airbus in Brexit warning
In this Wednesday, March 21, 2018 photo the logo of German car manufacturer BMW is pictured at the headquarters in Munich, Germany.Photo/Matthias Schrader, file) London: Car giant BMW has followed plane-maker Airbus in warning about the consequences of Brexit uncertainty. BMW UK boss Ian Robertson has said clarity is needed by the end of the… Continue reading BMW joins Airbus in Brexit warning
Toyota To Provide Suzuki Technology To Build New Compact Car Engine
Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. today agreed to start discussions on undertaking new joint projects for technological and market development, and vehicle production. As part of the new arrangement, Toyota will offer Suzuki the technology to develop a new compact and highly efficient car engine for India and other global markets, Toyota said… Continue reading Toyota To Provide Suzuki Technology To Build New Compact Car Engine
Toyota To Enhance Localisation In Brezza, Baleno To Make Them Cost Effective
Toyota Motor Corp. plans to increase the local content of Baleno and Vitara Brezza models which it will receive from compatriot Suzuki Motor Corp. for selling in India under their partnership to make them price competitive, a senior company official said today. The likely changes to be brought in the two models “are still under… Continue reading Toyota To Enhance Localisation In Brezza, Baleno To Make Them Cost Effective
Arizona Uber driver was ‘streaming The Voice’ moments before fatal crash
An Uber driver in a self-driving car was streaming television until moments before the vehicle hit and killed a pedestrian, according to police. Rafaela Vasquez repeatedly looked down instead of at the road prior to the collision in Tempe, Arizona, a report from the Tempe police department stated. It suggested the driver was distracted and… Continue reading Arizona Uber driver was ‘streaming The Voice’ moments before fatal crash
‘Zero’ chance of Renault taking over Nissan, Mitsubishi: Ghosn
TOKYO (Reuters) – Renault SA (RENA.PA) absorbing Nissan Motor Co. (7201.T) and Mitsubishi Motors Corp (7211.T) is not an option as the carmakers look to strengthen their partnership while retaining their autonomy, alliance chairman Carlos Ghosn said on Friday. FILE PHOTO: Carlos Ghosn, chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, responds to a question on… Continue reading ‘Zero’ chance of Renault taking over Nissan, Mitsubishi: Ghosn
600bhp McLaren 600LT: first pictures of hardcore Sports Series model
The upcoming McLaren 600LT, a hardcore version of the 570S that forms part of the firm’s entry-level Sports Series, has been caught on camera for the first time six days before its reveal. The sighting shows that the model, which will be revealed on 28 June, will follow suit of the 675LT and recieve a ‘long tail’ (hence the name)… Continue reading 600bhp McLaren 600LT: first pictures of hardcore Sports Series model
Daimler appoints sales expert as new Smart CEO
Daimler has announced former sales executive Katrin Adt as the the new CEO of Smart, replacing Annette Winkler, who steps down at the end of September. Adt joined Daimler in 1999, and worked in various sales positions until 2013, when she branched out into human resources. It’s understood that the move aims to reverse Smart’s… Continue reading Daimler appoints sales expert as new Smart CEO