Pedestrian detection systems produce mixed results in safety study

(Reuters) – The performance of modern pedestrian detection systems varies widely between carmakers, with high-end luxury brands generally faring better and other models failing to recognize pedestrians altogether, according to a study released on Tuesday by a U.S. insurance research group. FILE PHOTO: Philip Floyd, senior engineering technician for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety… Continue reading Pedestrian detection systems produce mixed results in safety study

FJ Chalke to open new eco-friendly Kia and Nissan dealerships in Yeovil

FJ Chalke Limited will open a multi-million pound Kia and Nissan eco-dealership at Fusion Park, Yeovil in November. The new state of the art showroom will have space for up to 20 display vehicles and 150 vehicles on the external forecourt. The site also features 10 charging points. The showroom has been fitted with a rain… Continue reading FJ Chalke to open new eco-friendly Kia and Nissan dealerships in Yeovil

VW ramps up China electric car factories, taking aim at Tesla

FRANKFURT/ZWICKAU (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is ramping up production of electric cars to around 1 million vehicles by end of 2022, according to manufacturing plans seen by Reuters, enabling the German carmaker to leapfrog Tesla Inc and making China the key battleground. A future charging facility for autonomous vehicles using Stable robotics and Electrify… Continue reading VW ramps up China electric car factories, taking aim at Tesla

GROUPE RENAULT : Quarterly information – September 30, 2019

PRESS RELEASE#RenaultResults                                                                                                                                                      REVENUES OF €11.3 BILLION IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2019Group revenues reached €11,296 million (-1.6%) in the quarter. At constant exchange rates and perimeter1, the decrease would have been -1.4%. The Group sold 852,198 vehicles in the quarter, down -4.4% in a global market down -3.2%2. Excluding Iran, the decrease would have been  -1.8% in… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT : Quarterly information – September 30, 2019

GROUPE RENAULT: Information trimestrielle au 30 septembre 2019

COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE                                                                                 #RenaultResultsCHIFFRE D’AFFAIRES DE 11,3 MILLIARDS D’EUROS AU TROISIÈME TRIMESTRE 2019Le chiffre d’affaires du Groupe s’élève à 11 296 millions d’euros sur le trimestre (-1,6 %). A taux de change et périmètre constants1, la baisse aurait été de 1,4 %. Le Groupe a vendu 852 198 véhicules au cours du trimestre, soit une baisse de 4,4… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT: Information trimestrielle au 30 septembre 2019

Waymo tests ‘rider only’ service and looks beyond robo-taxis

DETROIT (Reuters) – Waymo Chief Executive John Krafcik said the self-driving vehicle company is now offering limited “rider-only” trips in Phoenix, Arizona, as it looks beyond the robo-taxis business to generate future revenue. FILE PHOTO: A Jaguar I-PACE self-driving car is pictured during its unveiling by Waymo in the Manhattan borough of New York City,… Continue reading Waymo tests ‘rider only’ service and looks beyond robo-taxis

VW’s electric bet in China brings global muscle to zero-emissions race

FRANKFURT/ZWICKAU (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) is ramping up production of electric cars to around 1 million vehicles by end of 2022, according to manufacturing plans seen by Reuters, enabling the German carmaker to leapfrog Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) and making China the key battleground. A future charging facility for autonomous vehicles using Stable robotics and… Continue reading VW’s electric bet in China brings global muscle to zero-emissions race

Jean-Dominique Senard at the Douai plant

On a visit to the Renault plant at Douai, in northern France, Jean-Dominique Senard, Groupe Renault Chairman of the board, shared his optimism about the plant’s transformation, in particular as regards the plans for the production of electric models. by Thomas AUDEBERT On 17 October, with the Hauts-de-France bathed in sunshine, Jean-Dominique Senard paid a… Continue reading Jean-Dominique Senard at the Douai plant

REVENUES OF €11.3 BILLION IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2019

Group revenues reached €11,296 million (-1.6%) in the quarter. At constant exchange rates and perimeter[1], the decrease would have been -1.4%. The Group sold 852,198 vehicles in the quarter, down -4.4% in a global market down -3.2%[2]. Excluding Iran, the decrease would have been -1.8% in a market down -2.3%.   The Group is pursuing its… Continue reading REVENUES OF €11.3 BILLION IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2019

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