To stay in the running against American Uber and Lyft or Chinese Didi, Daimler and BMW join forces. The two German manufacturers, who usually fight for the first place in the podium on the high-end segment, Wednesday announced the signing of an agreement to merge their mobility services Car2go and DriveNow. The operation, which has… Continue reading BMW and Daimler create the world’s number one car-sharing
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All-New 2019 Acura MDX A-Spec Variant Makes Surprise Debut at New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The 2019 Acura MDX A-Spec made a surprise debut today at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. Launching mid-year at Acura dealerships nationally, the MDX A-Spec will complete the introduction of A-Spec variants to Acura’s core model lineup that includes the ILX A-Spec, TLX A-Spec and the all-new… Continue reading All-New 2019 Acura MDX A-Spec Variant Makes Surprise Debut at New York International Auto Show
BRIEF-GM expects Cadillac profitability to grow 100 pct over 4 yrs with refreshed lineup – NY Auto Summit
March 28 (Reuters) – General Motors Co: * GENERAL MOTORS CEO SAYS MAKING “GREAT PROGRESS” TOWARD ITS STATED GOAL TO ACHIEVE 10 PERCENT MARGINS IN ITS CORE BUSINESS – NY AUTO SUMMIT * GENERAL MOTORS AFFIRMS ITS PLANS TO LAUNCH BOLT AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE AT SCALE IN A DENSE URBAN ENVIRONMENT BY 2019 – NY AUTO… Continue reading BRIEF-GM expects Cadillac profitability to grow 100 pct over 4 yrs with refreshed lineup – NY Auto Summit
Toyota Unveils Tech-Laden and Sporty Fifth-Generation RAV4
NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 — On March 28, the all-new 2019 Toyota RAV4 makes its global debut at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. As the original small SUV that created the segment, RAV4 has taken its guests on countless adventures for over two decades, earning the current rank of the best-selling Toyota… Continue reading Toyota Unveils Tech-Laden and Sporty Fifth-Generation RAV4
BRIEF-Blackberry CEO Says Need Government Mandate Before Autonomous Car Technology Tests Go On – CNBC
March 28 (Reuters) – Blackberry Ltd: * BLACKBERRY CEO ON AUTONOMOUS CAR TECHNOLOGY SAYS NEED GOVERNMENT MANDATE BEFORE WE ALLOW THESE TESTS TO GO ON – CNBC * BLACKBERRY CEO ON AUTONOMOUS CAR TECHNOLOGY SAYS THERE IS STILL A LOT OF TECHNOLOGY THAT NEEDS TO BE PUT TOGETHER – CNBC Further company coverage:
Groupe PSA 2017 Registration Document
RUEIL MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) announces the publication of its 2017 Registration Document. The latter has been filed with the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and registered under D.18-0196, on March 28, 2018. The 2017 Registration Document is available on the Group’s web site www.groupe-psa.com/en, in its “Regulated Information” section. This… Continue reading Groupe PSA 2017 Registration Document
Two new engines, including advanced Variable Compression Turbo, set to power the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima
VC-Turbo engine continuously adjusts its compression ratio to optimize power and efficiency Advanced VC-Turbo engine – the company’s world’s first production-ready variable compression ratio engine – is one of the most advanced internal combustion engines ever created VC-Turbo engine continuously adjusts its compression ratio to optimize power and efficiency New 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder makes… Continue reading Two new engines, including advanced Variable Compression Turbo, set to power the all-new 2019 Nissan Altima
First-Ever Lexus UX Compact Luxury Crossover Makes North American Debut at New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 — With its bold new design and new ultra-efficient powertrains, the 2019 UX opens a new gateway into the Lexus brand as its first-ever compact luxury crossover. The head-turning UX arrives to the New York International Auto Show for its North American introduction weeks after its world debut at the 2018… Continue reading First-Ever Lexus UX Compact Luxury Crossover Makes North American Debut at New York International Auto Show
Ouster has a new $3.5k, 16-channel lidar (and a 64-channel sensor with longer range)
You may remember Ouster from the recent announcement of the OS-1-64 lidar, a sensor that costs $16,000, fits in one of the smallest packages available, and features a scalable, proprietary sensor technology. Ouster called it as an effort to take on the dominant suppliers in the autonomous vehicle and multi-purpose lidar market. That challenge continues… Continue reading Ouster has a new $3.5k, 16-channel lidar (and a 64-channel sensor with longer range)
Car manufacturer in crisis: 20,000 euros special premium for every Opel employee who goes fast
Opel The car manufacturer has too much staff on board to meet the strict saving requirements of the new parent company PSA. (Photo: AP) The troubled carmaker Opel wants to bring about the reduction of jobs as quickly as possible: According to a report of the “Wirtschaftswoche” Rüsselsheimer pay each employee a premium of at… Continue reading Car manufacturer in crisis: 20,000 euros special premium for every Opel employee who goes fast