[embedded content] Over the past few years, autonomous vehicle technology and self-driving systems have reached new levels of sophistication and an experimental scanning system could lead to improved safety levels in poor weather. Self-driving capabilities are measured on a scale of levels 0 – 5; 0 being no automation and level 5 considered to be… Continue reading This self-driving car looks under the road for a safety boost in rain and snow
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@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO produces seven millionth OCTAVIA
Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics, stressed, “The OCTAVIA is the heart of our brand. Having enjoyed success since the mid-90s, it has contributed significantly to transforming ŠKODA from a regional market leader into an internationally thriving carmaker that has now firmly established itself as a high-volume manufacturer. This milestone is… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO produces seven millionth OCTAVIA
Daimler AG proposes Timotheus Höttges for election to the Supervisory Board
STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Daimler AG proposes Timotheus Höttges for election to the company’s Supervisory Board. On the basis of a recommendation by the Nomination Committee, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG has decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting that Timotheus Höttges be elected to the Supervisory Board as a member… Continue reading Daimler AG proposes Timotheus Höttges for election to the Supervisory Board
Ford shakes up top management, promises faster turnaround
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Friday shook up its top management, naming strategy chief Jim Farley as chief operating officer and promising skeptical investors the company will kick a slow-moving turnaround into a higher gear. FILE PHOTO: Jim Farley, President, Global Markets, Ford Motor Company, speaks during the Lincoln presentation at the… Continue reading Ford shakes up top management, promises faster turnaround
Uber can resume testing its self-driving cars in California
Sponsored Links ERIC BARADAT via Getty Images Uber started scaling back its self-driving car tests after one of its vehicles hit and killed a pedestrian in March of 2018. While the company doesn’t seem primed to unleash a fleet of autonomous cars, it has been granted a new permit to resume testing in California. San… Continue reading Uber can resume testing its self-driving cars in California
BMW’s China venture with Brilliance plans to restart production on Feb. 17
SHANGHAI, Feb 5 (Reuters) – German premium automaker BMW’s China venture with Brilliance said on Wednesday the Chinese firm planned to restart car production on Feb. 17, according to a post on its social media. The plans come after an extended closure for the Lunar New Year holiday due to the outbreak of a new… Continue reading BMW’s China venture with Brilliance plans to restart production on Feb. 17
Hyundai to halt South Korea output as virus disrupts China parts supply
SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) said it will suspend production in South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak disrupting parts supply, becoming the first major automaker to do so outside of China. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the logo of Hyundai Motor during the 2019 Seoul Motor Show in Goyang, South Korea, March… Continue reading Hyundai to halt South Korea output as virus disrupts China parts supply
Nissan weighs restarting China production in Dongfeng venture after February 10
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Nissan Motor (7201.T) said on Tuesday it is considering restarting production in China in its venture with Dongfeng Motor Group (0489.HK) sometime after Feb. 10, citing government guidance and its assessment of the coronavirus epidemic. The Japanese car maker also said production in Hubei province, the epicenter of the epidemic, will start… Continue reading Nissan weighs restarting China production in Dongfeng venture after February 10
Brexit trade deal clash: UK and EU begin sparring over rules
LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union and Britain clashed over a post-Brexit trade deal on Monday with Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisting he need not sign up to the bloc’s rules and Brussels warning of tariffs and quotas unless he did. Britain wants to negotiate a trade deal by the end of 2020, though EU… Continue reading Brexit trade deal clash: UK and EU begin sparring over rules
Lyft had an edge on the hot e-bike market. Then things went wrong – CNN
Lyft entered into the e-bike market in 2018 when it bought New York City-based Motivate, which operates the country’s largest bikeshare fleets. Earlier that year, Motivate had begun testing ebikes in New York, Washington DC and San Francisco and they were quickly becoming more popular than regular bikes. But last year, a series of accidents… Continue reading Lyft had an edge on the hot e-bike market. Then things went wrong – CNN