Chinese autonomous driving startup WeRide bags $200M in funding

WeRide, one of China’s most-funded startups developing autonomous driving capabilities, said on Wednesday that it has raised a $200 million strategic round from Chinese bus maker Yutong. Mega investments aren’t uncommon at companies like WeRide developing the next-generation level 4 driving standard, which denotes that the car can handle the majority of driving situations independently without… Continue reading Chinese autonomous driving startup WeRide bags $200M in funding

@Renault: AVTOVAZ has started production of the new LADA Niva Travel000146

On December 21, the plant ”LADA West Togliatti”, a subsidiary of JSC ”AVTOVAZ”, started series production of the SUV under the new name – LADA Niva Travel. Dmitry Azarov, Governor of the Samara Region, and Yves Karakatzanis, President of AVTOVAZ, took part in the solemn ceremony of the first production car rolling off the assembly… Continue reading @Renault: AVTOVAZ has started production of the new LADA Niva Travel000146

FIA develops “100% sustainable” biofuel for Formula 1

Samples of a new sustainable fuel developed by the FIA have been delivered to Formula 1 engine manufacturers for testing, in line with the sport’s goal to be carbon-neutral by 2030. The FIA, as motorsport’s global governing body, has agreed a strategy for F1 to become carbon-neutral from 2021 as part of a wider effort… Continue reading FIA develops “100% sustainable” biofuel for Formula 1

Renault: Luca de Meo’s “RENAULuTion” will be detailed in January

Posted on Dec. 2020 at 22:41Updated on 17 Dec. 2020 at 22:50 The appointment is made: it will be January 14. On this date, Renault will present its highly anticipated strategic plan, dubbed “Renaulution”, indicates a press release from the manufacturer. This should allow the Diamond to regain the path of growth and profitability in… Continue reading Renault: Luca de Meo’s “RENAULuTion” will be detailed in January

@Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: RENAULUTION STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION000143

PRESS RELEASE“RENAULUTION” STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION – JANUARY 14, 2021  Boulogne-Billancourt, December 17, 2020 – Luca de Meo, CEO Groupe Renault, will present the new “Renaulution” strategic plan on January 14, 2021.  A press release will be available at 8:00 a.m. (Paris time) on media.groupe.renault.com.The conference and Q&A session will be accessible live at 8:30 a.m.… Continue reading @Renault: GROUPE RENAULT: RENAULUTION STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION000143

Nissan picks Japan, not Britain, to make Ariya electric car for EU

TOKYO — Nissan Motor has decided against manufacturing its newest electric vehicle in the U.K. for sale in the European Union, Nikkei has learned, over concerns that the automobile will face higher tariffs in the absence of a post-Brexit trade deal. Instead, Nissan will ship the Ariya from Japan when the vehicle goes on sale in the… Continue reading Nissan picks Japan, not Britain, to make Ariya electric car for EU

@niche: Sono Motors Completes €45 million Series C Funding Round000373

Sono Motors is on a mission of enabling a mobility system, where every electric vehicle is solar, shared and independent from fossil-fuels. Today, an experienced specialist team is developing a forward-looking electric car that is suitable for daily use, with integrated solar cells and innovative mobility services, the Sion. Both, the integrated solar technology as… Continue reading @niche: Sono Motors Completes €45 million Series C Funding Round000373

Working with comma: A Guide for Car Companies

After Consumer Reports tested our product, we’ve seen a big uptick in reach outs from car companies. Some have understood us better than others. Our mission is to solve self driving cars while delivering shippable intermediaries, and we are very focused on this mission. By solve self driving cars, we mean develop software that’s capable of… Continue reading Working with comma: A Guide for Car Companies

Vitesco supplies Renault with actuator module for electrified transmissions

Vitesco’s actuator module for electrified transmissions. Vitesco Technologies, a Continental business division and a leading international developer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art powertrain technologies for sustainable mobility, has announced that its actuator module is now doing duty in the dedicated hybrid transmission of French carmaker Renault’s E-Tech platforms. Similar to the new full hybrid from Renault,… Continue reading Vitesco supplies Renault with actuator module for electrified transmissions

@Renault: First official image of the new LADA Largus000139

14.12.20 | New ModelsLADA presents the first image of one of the most long-awaited car – the new LADA Largus. The exterior of the model has acquired a recognizable family design of the front part, as well as new interior with improved ergonomics. More details about technical features of the new Largus will be release…Read… Continue reading @Renault: First official image of the new LADA Largus000139