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Stellantis acquires CloudMade to boost AI capabilities in STLA SmartCockpit

Stellantis N.V. has announced the successful acquisition of CloudMade, a leading developer of innovative big data-driven automotive solutions. This asset deal includes CloudMade’s artificial intelligence framework, machine learning models, and intellectual property rights, reinforcing Stellantis’ software strategy outlined in Dare Forward 2030. The integration of CloudMade’s AI-powered framework is expected to play a crucial role… Continue reading Stellantis acquires CloudMade to boost AI capabilities in STLA SmartCockpit

Stellantis acquires CloudMade to boost AI capabilities in STLA SmartCockpit

Q&A: Volkswagen going back to drawing board for next-gen EVs

Volkswagen design boss Andreas Mindt has quickly outlined his vision for the marque with the ID 2all and the ID GTI concepts, which show a return to a more friendly and familiar design look for VW. Coming as part of its goal to be a ‘loved brand’ once more, production versions will go on sale… Continue reading Q&A: Volkswagen going back to drawing board for next-gen EVs

What is it like to live with an electric car?

After a fair bit of research, I decided the ideal spec was 12 bars, low miles (30,000-40,000), no indication of motorway thrashing, little or no rapid charging and as late a year as possible. A larger (30kWh) battery became available later in 2015 but, on looking around, these cars were scarce and had fewer bars… Continue reading What is it like to live with an electric car?

MG sister brand IM Motors lined up for UK launch

MG’s parent company, SAIC, is planning to launch its premium electric car brand IM Motors in the UK, Autocar understands. IM Motors – founded in late 2020 as a tie-up between SAIC, e-commerce giant the Alibaba Group and R&D specialist the Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Group – delivered the first examples of its L7 executive saloon in… Continue reading MG sister brand IM Motors lined up for UK launch

Kinetic Green to open bookings for E-Luna today

Kinetic Green is to open bookings at Rs 500 for the E-Luna, the modern, eco-friendly avatar of Kinetic Engineering’s iconic Luna moped today, ahead of the official launch of the E-Luna in February 2023. Sulajja Firodia Motwani, founder and CEO of Kinetic Green, said: “We are delighted to announce that the iconic Luna is making… Continue reading Kinetic Green to open bookings for E-Luna today

Kinetic Green to open bookings for E-Luna today

Probe into GM’s Cruise finds poor leadership, culture issues at center of accident response

Chevrolet Cruise autonomous vehicles sit parked in a lot on June 08, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Culture issues, ineptitude and poor leadership at General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit were at the center of regulatory oversights and coverup concerns that have plagued the company since… Continue reading Probe into GM’s Cruise finds poor leadership, culture issues at center of accident response

GM, Honda begin U.S. fuel cell production in step toward replacing diesel

An employee assembles a fuel cell system in the module final assembly at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC, GM and Honda’s fuel cell joint venture in Brownstown, Michigan. Courtesy image BROWNSTOWN, Mich. – General Motors and Honda Motor have begun commercial production of hydrogen fuel cell systems in a step toward offering alternative zero-emissions solutions… Continue reading GM, Honda begin U.S. fuel cell production in step toward replacing diesel