Category: Automotive

Continental Expands Automated Driving Tests on the Autobahn

The technology company Continental is expanding its global test drives for highly and fully automated driving – in Lower Saxony as well. The focus of development remains the production readiness of highly automated driving Tests on the autobahn are rounded off with system tests in an urban setting Hanover, April 26, 2018. The technology company… Continue reading Continental Expands Automated Driving Tests on the Autobahn

Ford Mondeo’s future in doubt as Fusion is axed in US

The long-term future of the Ford Mondeo looks increasingly uncertain after the automotive giant announced plans to drop the popular model’s sister vehicle – the Fusion – in the United States, and focus on pick-ups and SUVs in that region instead. The current Mondeo was introduced in 2014 in Europe – and it has survived declining sales… Continue reading Ford Mondeo’s future in doubt as Fusion is axed in US

Waylands Automotive to open new Volvo dealership in Reading

Waylands Automotive has started work on a multi-million-pound Volvo eight-car showroom and workshop, which will become Volvo Cars Reading’s new home in November. Volvo Cars Reading opened for business towards the end of last year under the ownership of Waylands Automotive, headed up by ex-Ridgeway Garages CEO John O’Hanlon. The opening is part of a… Continue reading Waylands Automotive to open new Volvo dealership in Reading

British engine manufacturing dips in March but Q1 output still up 5%

26 April 2018 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing UK engine production dips -3.7% in March as demand from UK car plants falls for second month. Exports provide counterweight to domestic market challenges, up 4.8% in the month and 12.1% YTD. Q1 demand remains 5.0% above 2017 levels, with more than 780,000 engines made in Britain so… Continue reading British engine manufacturing dips in March but Q1 output still up 5%

BMW is working with LiDAR company Innoviz to make self-driving cars

BMW has already made clear its intent to launch self-driving cars by 2021. Now, the automaker has decided on solid-state LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and computer vision tech from startup Innoviz to enable its Level 3 – 5 autonomous vehicles to “see” their surroundings. For clarity, level 3 involves highly-automated driving, level four… Continue reading BMW is working with LiDAR company Innoviz to make self-driving cars

Uber Vows “Indefinite” Investments In Middle East And Hints At Possible Move For Rival Careem

Ride-hailing firm Uber has promised to invest on “an indefinite basis” in the Middle East and North Africa, following its recent exits from a number of Asian territories. Speaking in an interview with the CNBC television channel, broadcast on April 26, the firm’s chief operating officer Barney Harford said the company planned to “double down… Continue reading Uber Vows “Indefinite” Investments In Middle East And Hints At Possible Move For Rival Careem

Lear Reports Record First Quarter 2018 Results and Increases Full Year Financial Outlook

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems, today reported record results for the first quarter 2018.  Highlights include: Record sales of $5.7 billion, up 15% from a year ago Record net income of $353.7 million and record adjusted net income of $344.5… Continue reading Lear Reports Record First Quarter 2018 Results and Increases Full Year Financial Outlook

Tesla Model 3: Highly innovative, but built with 'dinosaur technology'

Buy Photo Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro discusses design flaws he has found with the body of a Tesla Model 3 that was part of a reverse engineering event at Munro & Associates in Auburn Hills on Wednesday April 25, 2018. (Photo: Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press)Buy Photo The Tesla Model 3 appears to… Continue reading Tesla Model 3: Highly innovative, but built with 'dinosaur technology'

Brabham BT62: 5.4-litre V8-powered hypercar due next week

Brabham Automotive has released a new preview image of its upcoming BT62 hypercar, which is due to be revealed next week. The new picture is of the car’s badge and follows another image that showed the rear LED lights and a large carbonfibre rear wing in darkness. Brabham describes its model as a “low-slung, race-inspired car”. It will cost… Continue reading Brabham BT62: 5.4-litre V8-powered hypercar due next week