Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access

Brussels, 17 May 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is pleased to see that the European Commission is giving priority to ensuring safe and secure access to vehicle data in the third EU Mobility Package that was presented today. In its new Communication ‘On the Road to Automated Mobility’, the Commission mentions the… Continue reading Press Releases – Car data: Automakers welcome European Commission’s focus on safe and secure access

Shock study for BMW, Daimler and Co .: Chinese carmakers catching up on innovations

All articles and backgrounds 05/17/2018 Shock study for BMW, Daimler and Co. Chinese carmakers are catching up fast on innovations Tom Grünweg Small car from BAIC Autoworkers in the West have long been ridiculing the competition in China – but it is becoming apparent that manufacturers from the People’s Republic could become real challengers. Because… Continue reading Shock study for BMW, Daimler and Co .: Chinese carmakers catching up on innovations

Exclusive: Intel’s Mobileye gets self-driving tech deal for 8 million cars

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Mobileye, Intel Corp’s Israel-based autonomous driving unit, has signed a contract to supply eight million cars at a European automaker with its self-driving technologies, a company official told Reuters. A general view of a Mobileye autonomous driving test vehicle, at the Mobileye headquarters in Jerusalem, May 15, 2018. Picture taken May 15,… Continue reading Exclusive: Intel’s Mobileye gets self-driving tech deal for 8 million cars

Nissan Energy Solar now on sale in the UK

Nissan Energy Solar is the all-in-one solution that combines solar generation with an energy storage system for UK householders LONDON – Nissan today announces the retail launch of its integrated home energy solution, Nissan Energy Solar. UK customers can now optimize the way their properties create, store and consume energy via the use of world-class… Continue reading Nissan Energy Solar now on sale in the UK

Electric Vehicles: Groupe Renault works hand in hand with fire services

Wednesday 16 May 2018 by Groupe Renault – Innovation Groupe Renault Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest As both a pioneer in the world of electric cars and the Europe’s EV market leader, Groupe Renault is committed to safety. According to Claire Petit-Boulanger, the Group’s Emergency Response Safety Expert,… Continue reading Electric Vehicles: Groupe Renault works hand in hand with fire services

Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows

Brussels, 15 May 2018 – Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for new vehicle safety measures later this week, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls for a strong focus on active safety technologies, which can prevent accidents from happening. Over the past decades, passive safety systems – like pre-tensioned seatbelts, airbags… Continue reading Press Releases – ‘Active’ vehicle safety most effective, new analysis of accident data shows

Nissan: Nissan to expand ProPILOT Assist technology to additional models

Rogue Sport among vehicles to receive technology following strong global market performance YOKOHAMA, Japan — Nissan’s innovative ProPILOT Assist semi-autonomous driving system has been a hit with customers, with more than 120,000 vehicles featuring the technology sold globally. The availability of ProPILOT Assist is now set to expand to additional models, including the Nissan Rogue… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan to expand ProPILOT Assist technology to additional models

Tesla rejected more advanced driver monitoring features on its cars

Engineers inside Tesla wanted to add robust driver monitoring systems to the company’s cars to help make sure drivers safely use Autopilot, and Tesla even worked with suppliers on possible solutions, according to The Wall Street Journal. But those executives — Elon Musk included — reportedly rejected the idea out of worry that the options… Continue reading Tesla rejected more advanced driver monitoring features on its cars

Nissan ensures no merger with Renault is scheduled

This is the question that obsesses Japanese journalists. While presenting on Monday in Yokohama, the annual results of the manufacturer, Hiroto Saikawa, the CEO from Nissan, had to answer the interrogations of the reporters on the possible project of a merger of the Japanese group with the French Renault, with which it shares a delicate… Continue reading Nissan ensures no merger with Renault is scheduled