Huawei automates Porsche Panamera

On the occasion of the mobile radio fair in Barcelona, ​​Huawei automated a Porsche with simple means. The model Panamera of the sports car manufacturer Porsche Has Huawei taken because he has no self-propelled technology and presented it to some media representatives. Huawei modified Porsche to the mobile radio fair. Source: CNET The modification of… Continue reading Huawei automates Porsche Panamera

Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development (TRI-AD) Established in Tokyo To Provide Fully-Integrated, Production-Quality Software For Automated Driving

Toyota will establish a new company in Tokyo in the latter part of this month named “Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development” (TRI-AD) that will accelerate its efforts in advanced development for automated driving.

Subaru Corporation Announces Organizational and Management Changes(Effective March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2018)

Tokyo, March 2, 2018 – Subaru Corporation today announced the following organizational and management changes. 1. Organizational Changes (Effective April 1, 2018) < Establishment of “Tadashii-Kaisha” Promotion Department >Tadashii-Kaisha: A company doing the right thing in the right way.This department plans and promotes company-wide efforts and activities that will lead to building a company that is… Continue reading Subaru Corporation Announces Organizational and Management Changes(Effective March 31, 2018 and April 1, 2018)

Jaguar reveals first all-electric SUV

Jaguar has revealed the production version of its first all-electric SUV as luxury carmakers race to go green. The I-Pace can reach 60mph in 4.5 seconds and has a range of almost 300 miles on a fully charged battery. The vehicle is set to reach showrooms by July, potentially beating rival Audi’s all-electric e-tron that… Continue reading Jaguar reveals first all-electric SUV

NIO Issued First Shanghai Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Permit

Shanghai, China – March 1 – NIO has obtained the permit required for testing autonomous vehicles on public roads in Shanghai. The permit was issued by the Shanghai Municipal Government, becoming the first company to receive such a permit in China. During the event, Huang Ou, Vice Chairman of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and… Continue reading NIO Issued First Shanghai Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Permit

1 Mar 2018 Driveline GKN’s next-generation electric vehicle driveline now in prototype test phase

Integrated ‘eTwinsterX’ system on test in prototype vehicle at GKN Wintertest New eDrive system is an ‘all in one’ unit with torque vectoring capability and two-speed e-transmission Latest technology incorporates learnings from GKN’s family of pioneering Twinster systems Petrol-powered AWD SUV reengineered as a plug-in hybrid with pure electric drive mode Redditch, UK – 01… Continue reading 1 Mar 2018
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GKN’s next-generation electric vehicle driveline now in prototype test phase

FAURECIA COMPLETES PURCHASE OF HUG ENGINEERING

Faurecia today announced that it had completed the acquisition of 100% of the Swiss company Hug Engineering, a market leader in complete exhaust gas purification systems for high horsepower engines (above 750hp).  These engines are used in applications including marine propulsion, power generation, rail, agricultural and other industries.  This acquisition represents a major step forward… Continue reading FAURECIA COMPLETES PURCHASE OF HUG ENGINEERING

February 2018 U.S. LV Sales Thread: Industry Hit 17.0 Million SAAR

FEBRUARY 2018 US LV SALES   FORECAST v REPORTED UNITS WardsAuto Forecast LV Sales 1.30 million February Actual LV Sales 1.29 million WardsAuto Forecast LV SAAR        17.0 million February Actual LV SAAR    17.0 million WardsAuto tracks light-vehicle (LV) deliveries throughout sales reporting day. Monthly year-over-year change represents the … Premium Content (PAID Subscription Required) “February 2018 U.S. LV… Continue reading February 2018 U.S. LV Sales Thread: Industry Hit 17.0 Million SAAR

American Honda Reports February 2018 Sales Results

Honda HR-V sets new February sales record, gaining 6.9% Honda Pilot sales jump 49% in February, its 6th consecutive month of sales gains Honda Odyssey bucks minivan market trend as retail sales drive 3.4% increase Double-digit gains for TLX, ILX and RLX push Acura cars up 17.4% for the month American Honda Motor Co., Inc.… Continue reading American Honda Reports February 2018 Sales Results

Withdrawal from joint venture: MAHLE plans to sell HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium

HBPO is specialized in the assembly, logistics, development, and design of front-end modules, consisting of bumpers, lighting systems, and cooling components. Assembly of front-end modules is not integral to MAHLE’s core business. MAHLE focuses on the development and production of cooling modules. The cooling modules installed in the front-end module are usually commissioned by the… Continue reading Withdrawal from joint venture: MAHLE plans to sell HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium