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GM will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS in cars starting in 2021

General Motors will use Google’s new Android Automotive OS to power the infotainment systems in its cars starting in 2021, the two companies announced on Thursday. That means Google Assistant, Maps, and other automotive-approved Android apps will be available in GM’s cars via the Play Store without requiring the use of an Android smartphone. All… Continue reading GM will use Google’s embedded Android Automotive OS in cars starting in 2021

GM will use Google to power future infotainment systems

DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co(GM.N) will use embedded Google technology to power navigation, voice activated controls and other vehicle infotainment functions starting in 2021, in a win for Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) in the race with Amazon.com and other technology companies to control dashboards. FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors… Continue reading GM will use Google to power future infotainment systems

Nissan boss says he was overpaid in bonus scheme

Nissan boss Hiroto Saikawa has accepted he was overpaid as part of a company compensation scheme, but denied any wrongdoing. The chief executive of the Japanese carmaker is accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of extra stock option payments in 2013. He told Japanese media he would return the money he had… Continue reading Nissan boss says he was overpaid in bonus scheme

Press Releases – EU auto industry sets out pillars of work for new policy term

Brussels, 5 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) launched its manifesto for the future of the EU auto industry during the ‘Leading the Mobility Transformation’ Summit in Brussels yesterday. The 2019-2024 ACEA Manifesto puts forward the key pillars to foster collaboration with policy makers. It comes right at the start of a… Continue reading Press Releases – EU auto industry sets out pillars of work for new policy term

Nissan CEO Saikawa admits to misconduct in compensation: Jiji

FILE PHOTO: Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa attends a news conference to release first quarter earnings at the company headquarters in Yokohama, Japan July 25, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa admitted to misconduct involving stock-related compensation and said he planned to return the portion he had wrongfully… Continue reading Nissan CEO Saikawa admits to misconduct in compensation: Jiji

Press Releases – Access to electric car chargers must be guaranteed, urge auto makers, electricity sector and NGO

Brussels, 4 September 2019 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Eurelectric and Transport & Environment (T&E) are calling on the European institutions to facilitate a rapid roll-out of smart charging infrastructure for electrically-chargeable vehicles. This is a unique collaboration as it marks the first time that the EU auto industry, electricity sector and the… Continue reading Press Releases – Access to electric car chargers must be guaranteed, urge auto makers, electricity sector and NGO

FCA to spend nearly 1 billion euros on Alfa compact SUV, hybrid Panda

MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) will invest almost one billion euros ($1.1 billion) to start production of the new Alfa Romeo compact SUV Tonale and of the light hybrid version of its Panda small car at its Pomigliano plant, unions said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) headquarters are seen in Turin,… Continue reading FCA to spend nearly 1 billion euros on Alfa compact SUV, hybrid Panda

‘Car-sharing companies still have to work hard to convince the masses’

Car-sharing is nothing new – we’ve long been able to rent cars. But with ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric, Sharing) a car industry buzz phrase, it’s become a sector that’s gripped by start-up fever. Plenty of new companies are claiming to be the next big thing, some already backed by big names, while car makers are… Continue reading ‘Car-sharing companies still have to work hard to convince the masses’