Signs are growing that Audi is poised to add China’s largest carmaker as a manufacturing partner as the German premium brand pushes to regain share lost to Mercedes-Benz and BMW in the world’s biggest market.Audi parent Volkswagen and China’s SAIC Motor invited parts makers to bid to become suppliers for an Audi A7L they plan to build.Audi, which has thus far had China FAW Group as its sole China manufacturing partner, has faced opposition to the SAIC plan from dealerships concerned that they would lose business.
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MG Motor India responds to Hector-Donkey controversy, willing to offer 100 per cent replacement
MG Motor India has responded to the recent Hector-Donkey controversy, claiming that it has offered the customer “100 per cent return or replacement” for the SUV.The SUV was covered with posters having slogans like “Donkey Vehicle” and “It’s an animal thing”.Pancholi was having some clutch issues.
Holden is saying goodbye to the Commodore after more than 40 years, as it moves its focus to utes and SUVs
The Commodore was Australia’s best selling car for 15 years straight – between 1996 and 2010 – and more than 1 million Commodores were sold during that time.The vehicles were then replaced by a German-built model constructed German built model built by former GM subsidiary Opel.Holden will continue sales and deliveries of the Commodore and Astra through 2020 with “diminishing model availability” until they run out.
Tesla Dials Up VW Challenge With German Service Expansion
Tesla Dials Up VW Challenge With German Service Expansion Bloomberg | Dec 9, 2019 at 12:16 PM Tesla Inc.’s expansion on the home turf of Volkswagen AG, Daimler AG and BMW AG is gathering pace.
Michelin: CAPITAL REDUCTION – Cancellation of 1,345,821 treasury shares
PRESS RELEASEClermont-Ferrand – December 9, 2019COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELINCAPITAL REDUCTIONCancellation of 1,345,821 treasury shares Pursuant to the decision of the Chief Executive Officer on November 29, 2019 and the fifth and the fourteenth resolutions of the May 17, 2019 Shareholders Meeting and the fifth and the twenty-second resolutions of the May 18, 2018 Shareholders Meeting,… Continue reading Michelin: CAPITAL REDUCTION – Cancellation of 1,345,821 treasury shares
DENSO Places Emphasis on Technology that Improves On- and Off-Road Safety
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, is developing new technologies and strengthening initiatives that improve pedestrian and overall community safety. In 2018, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 3.4%, reaching its highest level in nearly three decades. This statistic reinforces how vital it is for autonomous and connected… Continue reading DENSO Places Emphasis on Technology that Improves On- and Off-Road Safety
Ford workers speak out on faulty Focus and Fiesta
Seven current and former Ford employees spoke to The Detroit Free Press about what they knew about transmission problems with the Fiesta and Focus that are now at the center of a class action lawsuit.Certain Ford Fiestas and Focuses are getting extended warranties for their troubled automatic transmissions.There has been a long string of problems with the Ford transmissions.
Mercedes-Benz and Bosch start San José pilot project for automated ride-hailing service
Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, San José – partners for the future of mobilityIn mid-2017, San José was the first U.S. city to invite private companies to carry out field tests of automated driving and analyze the growing challenges in road traffic. Especially in congested city traffic, self-driving cars’ permanent 360-degree surround sensing can potentially enhance safety, and… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and Bosch start San José pilot project for automated ride-hailing service
BlackBerry QNX Hypervisor Awarded World’s First Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) ‘D’ Certification
TüV Rheinland Certifies the QNX ® Hypervisor 2.0 for Safety with ISO 26262 Functional Safety Integrity Level (ASIL D) WATERLOO, Canada and COLOGNE, Germany, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced that its QNX Hypervisor 2.0 for Safety has been recognized as ISO 26262 ASIL D compliant by the independent auditors at TÜV Rheinland,… Continue reading BlackBerry QNX Hypervisor Awarded World’s First Automotive Safety Integrity Level (ASIL) ‘D’ Certification
Volvo Group Venture Capital Invests in Autotech Ventures
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has invested in Autotech Ventures – a leading American venture capital fund focusing on start-ups in the ground transportation sector. Autotech Ventures is a venture capital firm located in Silicon Valley managing over $200 million that focuses on the $3 trillion ground transportation… Continue reading Volvo Group Venture Capital Invests in Autotech Ventures