Category: Newswire

Hyundai Uber Aerial Rideshare Partnership Ceremony

– Hyundai is the first Uber Elevate partner with manufacturing capabilities to mass produce Uber Air Taxis – Hyundai’s UAM (Urban Air Mobility) will vitalize cities by enabling on-demand urban air mobility in Uber’s Elevate Network LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Company and Uber have announced a new partnership to develop Uber… Continue reading Hyundai Uber Aerial Rideshare Partnership Ceremony

2020 Hyundai Creta to be launched in India in mid-March

For all those who have been eagerly waiting to bring home the 2020 Hyundai Creta, there is a piece of good news related to its launch.It has been facing stiff competition from the likes of Kia Seltos and MG Hector of late.Now, the Seltos comes with three BS6 engine choices — 1.5-litre petrol (115 PS and 144 Nm), 1.5-litre VGT diesel (115 PS and 250 Nm) and 1.4-litre Turbo GDI petrol (140 PS and 242 Nm).

HERE launches HERE Last Mile to remove uncertainty in urban delivery

January 7, 2020Las Vegas, CES 2020 – The last mile is not only the most expensive part of the supply chain, it is also a key element of the booming e-commerce market that is seeing a rising demand for home deliveries while having to deal with an increasing shortage of drivers. Customers have now come… Continue reading HERE launches HERE Last Mile to remove uncertainty in urban delivery

HERE unveils 3D road models for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and driver safety

• Vehicle or mobile application is fed precise data on lane markings, road width and slope, rules of the road and more• Delivers end user with lane-level guidance in unfamiliar areas or adverse weather• Accelerates automakers scaling of SAE L1-2 automated systemsJanuary 7, 2020Las Vegas, CES 2020 – HERE Technologies, a location data and technology… Continue reading HERE unveils 3D road models for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and driver safety

AISIN and Vayyar Imaging Partner to Develop Exterior Sensing Solutions for Vehicles

LAS VEGAS , Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Global Tier-One supplier Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. and Vayyar Imaging, the world leader in 4D imaging sensor technology, are collaborating to provide high resolution Short-Range Radar (SRR) for exterior vehicle sensing. By providing a single-chip radar sensor, Vayyar will contribute to the safer functionality and advanced control that Aisin Seiki… Continue reading AISIN and Vayyar Imaging Partner to Develop Exterior Sensing Solutions for Vehicles

Lear Invests in Silicon Valley-Based Autotech Ventures

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader, today announced it has invested in Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm Autotech Ventures to support startups in deploying revolutionary mobility technologies. The investment is being made through Lear Innovation Ventures (LIV), which was launched one year ago, to identify… Continue reading Lear Invests in Silicon Valley-Based Autotech Ventures

ANSYS and Blackberry Collaborate to Support Next-Generation Automobiles

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and ANSYS  (NASDAQ: ANSS) are joining forces to support BlackBerry QNX’s industry-leading real-time operating system (RTOS) for connected and autonomous vehicles.  As part of ANSYS’ ongoing commitment to fostering an open ecosystem that supports RTOS leaders across industries, the collaboration will empower automotive manufacturers to increase… Continue reading ANSYS and Blackberry Collaborate to Support Next-Generation Automobiles

Carmaker Bentley returns to profitability as sales rise in 2019

LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) – British luxury carmaker Bentley returned to profitability in 2019, helped by a 5% sales increase after a strong performance in Europe and the Americas, the Volkswagen-owned brand said on Tuesday.
Sales reached 11,006 vehicles last year, boosted by the new Continental GT Convertible model and a series of derivatives and limited edition models.
“This result secures Bentley's return to profitability, demonstrates the successful implementation of our turnaround, and sends a clear signal for the potential of Bentley for 2020,” said Chief Executive Adrian Hallmark.
The firm did not disclose its profit figure for the year but in the first nine months of 2019, operating profit stood at 65 million euros ($73 million), according to previously released figures from Volkswagen.
In 2018, the marque reported a loss of 288 million euros due to delays in the start of the Continental GT model and the effect of exchange rates.
Sales in China fell by just over 12% to 1,940 ..

Panasonic and Klipsch Announce Collaboration to Bring Audiophile-Quality, High Performance Audio into Your Car

The collaboration with Panasonic marks Klipsch’s entry into the automotive audio industry. The Indianapolis-based company has been providing high-performance speakers, headphones, sound systems and other entertainment products in the United States for more than 70 years. Panasonic is the leading supplier of automotive infotainment and connectivity solutions. “Over my 26 years with Klipsch, I have… Continue reading Panasonic and Klipsch Announce Collaboration to Bring Audiophile-Quality, High Performance Audio into Your Car