@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: Quarterly information Q3 2020000111

PRESS RELEASE #RenaultResults                                                                           Revenues of €10,374 million in the third quarter of 2020Group revenues reached €10,374 million (-8.2%) in the quarter. At constant exchange rates and perimeter1, the decrease would have been -3.2%.The Group sold 806,320 vehicles in the third quarter, down 6.1%.September showed a positive momentum, particularly marked in Europe, where Group’s sales were up 8%… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: Quarterly information Q3 2020000111

Tesla is increasing price of Full Self-Driving package to a whopping $10,000

Tesla indicates that it is about to increase the price of its Full Self-Driving package to a whopping $10,000 and yet, that’s a good deal according to Elon Musk. The decision to pre-sell a “Full Self-Driving” package in its vehicles years before it planned on making the technology available through the software has been controversial,… Continue reading Tesla is increasing price of Full Self-Driving package to a whopping $10,000

@VW Group: ŠKODA FabLab tests and optimises image analysis technology as part of an AI pilot project

With regard to implementing artificial intelligence projects, ŠKODA AUTO is supported by the ŠKODA FabLab, for example. In this Industry 4.0 laboratory, employees from the car manufacturer’s Central Technical Service department work on suitable ideas and specific projects. The lab is divided into different topic clusters and makes ŠKODA AUTO even more flexible in digitalisation, which is… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA FabLab tests and optimises image analysis technology as part of an AI pilot project

A Waymo executive reveals how the company is keeping its self-driving taxis safe for riders during the COVID-19 pandemic (GOOGL)

Waymo has ramped up sanitation in its robotaxis during the coronavirus pandemic. Daniel Chu, Waymo’s chief product officer, told Business Insider he was particularly excited about the ability of the company’s vehicles to flush out old air between rides. Chu said the coronavirus hasn’t changed Waymo’s long-term strategy and has only highlighted the benefits of… Continue reading A Waymo executive reveals how the company is keeping its self-driving taxis safe for riders during the COVID-19 pandemic (GOOGL)

Genuine Parts Company Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) announced today its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2020. “The GPC team remained focused on our top priorities through the third quarter, aggressively managing our operations through the challenges of COVID-19. We are proud of everyone’s hard work… Continue reading Genuine Parts Company Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

@niche: Aurora welcomes new leads of Global Business Development, Software Engineering, and Finance000204

As development and commercialization speed up, executives join from General Motors, Lyft, and Cray Inc. At 600 people strong, Aurora welcomes new leads of Global Business Development, Software Engineering, and Finance 2020 has been a year none of us expected, but we’re proud of the progress we’ve been able to make. We’re testing our fleet in Texas,… Continue reading @niche: Aurora welcomes new leads of Global Business Development, Software Engineering, and Finance000204

@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER USING AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP FUTURE LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLES

About Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands. Land Rover is the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles. Jaguar is one of the world’s premier luxury marques, as well as being the first ever brand to offer a premium all-electric performance SUV,… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER USING AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY TO DEVELOP FUTURE LIGHTWEIGHT VEHICLES

Nexteer Unveils New High-Output Electric Power Steering System

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive launches High-Output Electric Power Steering (EPS) that delivers advanced safety and comfort features as well as enhanced fuel efficiency for heavy-duty (HD) trucks and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Now with the ability to steer these vehicle types electrically, drivers of HD trucks and LCVs can benefit… Continue reading Nexteer Unveils New High-Output Electric Power Steering System

@BMW: BMW Group Plant Regensburg will produce drive components for electrified vehicles from 2021000678

Regensburg. The BMW Group is further expanding its Germany-based production capacities for electric drives.  From 2021, battery cells for high-voltage batteries will be coated at BMW Group Plant Regensburg and complete high-voltage batteries will be produced from 2022. The company is investing over 150 million euros in the site in order to supply the growing… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group Plant Regensburg will produce drive components for electrified vehicles from 2021000678

Daimler India exports cross 35,000 CVs and 150 million parts to over 50 markets, to begin CKD exports to Malaysia

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has added another important milestone to its list with over 35,000 commercial vehicles and 150 million parts exported from the country. The CV maker has also added Malaysia as a new CKD market. The CKD (completely knocked down) vehicles are exported in parts and then assembled locally. DICV already exports… Continue reading Daimler India exports cross 35,000 CVs and 150 million parts to over 50 markets, to begin CKD exports to Malaysia