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Toyota to curb more production in Japan as COVID spreads

The Toyota logo is seen at its booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 19, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song TOKYO, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) is slowing production at as many as 11 plants in Japan because of rising COVID-19 infections among its workers and those… Continue reading Toyota to curb more production in Japan as COVID spreads

Mapping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles Goes Right Through a SPAC

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mainstream fully autonomous vehicles are not an if, they are a when. The bigger question is what it is going to take from a technical end to get self-driving cars and trucks safely maneuvering along every side street and highway. As one can imagine, the… Continue reading Mapping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles Goes Right Through a SPAC

Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles

Mercedes-Benz announced it will integrate Luminar’s lidar sensors into future production vehicles to enable autonomous driving capabilities. The German automaker is also taking an equity stake in the Orlando, Florida-based company, acquiring a total of 1.5 million shares. Based on Luminar’s share price of $13.45 at market close January 19th, Mercedes-Benz is purchasing approximately $20.2… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in lidar maker Luminar, will use its sensors for future autonomous vehicles

@Toyota: Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Expands Motorsports Footprint to NHRA

TGRNA Set to Support NHRA, Formula DRIFT and GT4 in 2022 PLANO, Texas (Jan. 19, 2022) – Toyota NHRA, Formula DRIFT and GT4 series drivers will compete under the Toyota Gazoo Racing North America (TGRNA) banner beginning with the 2022 racing season. TGRNA will serve as the North American arm for Toyota’s global motorsports division,… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Expands Motorsports Footprint to NHRA

Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Expands Motorsports Footprint to NHRA

“The opportunity to introduce TGR North America to the NHRA community in 2022 and continue the support in Formula DRIFT and GT4 competition is a big moment for everyone involved in Toyota’s overall motorsports program,” said Paul Doleshal, group manager, Motorsports and Assets for Toyota Motor North America. “The ability to showcase the GR family… Continue reading Toyota Gazoo Racing North America Expands Motorsports Footprint to NHRA

Agtonomy Raises $5M in Seed Funding

Agtonomy, a San Francisco CA- and Sonoma County-based hybrid autonomy and tele-assist service platform, raised $5M in Seed funding. Backers included Toyota Ventures, Flybridge, Hampton VC, E²JDJ and Momenta, as well as existing investors GV (formerly Google Ventures) and Grit Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate development and trials of its… Continue reading Agtonomy Raises $5M in Seed Funding

Can Bentley crack the EV market?

Receive free Cars, bikes, planes and boats updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Cars, bikes, planes and boats news every morning. When Bentley took its first step into the electrified vehicle market in 2019, with the launch of the Bentayga Hybrid SUV, it was a little late to… Continue reading Can Bentley crack the EV market?

GM has new online marketplace with 45,000 parts for sale: What customers should know

In its drive to add revenue from sales of software and services, General Motors is launching an online parts store that will give GM vehicle owners the ability to buy parts direct. The automaker said Tuesday this is just one of many new digital offerings coming to car buyers. Those include buying accessories, over-the-air upgrades and subscriptions digitally, as… Continue reading GM has new online marketplace with 45,000 parts for sale: What customers should know

@Toyota: Mobility 54 Investment SAS agreed partnership with Aceleron -investment and commercial programs to make the most sustainable batteries for the Africa- Battery reuse and rebuild to contribute carbon neutrality and circular economy in Africa –

Mobility 54 Investment SAS (“Mobility 54”) – the corporate venture capital subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) and CFAO SAS (“CFAO”) – invested in Aceleron Limited (“Aceleron”) – engaging in battery rebuild and reuse in UK and Kenya. Go to Source