General Motors Co. and Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo rocked the auto industry last week with self-driving deals that will have each deploying thousands of robo-taxis onto U.S. roads over the next 18 months. Ford Motor Co., meanwhile, will continue biding its time. The second-largest U.S. automaker is going to keep playing the long game after news… Continue reading Ford Refuses to Rush Into Robo -Taxis Even After GM, Waymo Deals
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UPDATE 1-Kia recalls 507,000 vehicles in U.S. for air bag issues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp (000270.KS) said on Friday it was recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Kia Motors is seen at the manufacturing plant in Pesqueria, on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Kia recalls 507,000 vehicles in U.S. for air bag issues
Kia recalls over 500K vehicles for air bags
Associated Press Published 11:34 a.m. ET June 8, 2018 In this Jan. 28, 2011 file photo, KIA Motors logo is seen on a K7 sedan at a showroom in Seoul, South Korea. Kia is recalling over a half-million vehicles in the U.S. because the air bags may not work in a crash. (Photo: Ahn Young-joon… Continue reading Kia recalls over 500K vehicles for air bags
Kia recalls 507000 vehicles in US for air bag issues
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Kia Motors Corp said on Friday it was recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent air bags from deploying in a crash. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Kia Motors is seen at the manufacturing plant in Pesqueria, on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico, April… Continue reading Kia recalls 507000 vehicles in US for air bag issues
Turkey raises its own car brand: Bosch manager to bring Turkish electric Volksauto car on the road
All articles and backgrounds 08/06/2018 Turkey picks up its own car brand Bosch manager to bring Turkish electric Volksauto car on the road Pool Presdential Press Service / AP / dpa The national car plans of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan take on a more concrete form An own domestic vehicle brand for Turkey until… Continue reading Turkey raises its own car brand: Bosch manager to bring Turkish electric Volksauto car on the road
Waymo wants to bring self-driving taxis to Europe
Waymo Waymo hasn’t quite launched its self-driving taxi service in Phoenix and San Francisco yet, but it’s already settings its sights on another continent. The Alphabet-owned company’s CEO, John Krafcik, has revealed that Waymo aims to make its way to Europe after launching in the US later this year. He made the announcement at the… Continue reading Waymo wants to bring self-driving taxis to Europe
Press Releases – €54 billion spent on R&D by EU auto sector per year, latest data show
Brussels, 8 June 2018 – According to the latest data, annual EU investment into R&D by the automobile and parts sector has risen by 7.4% to reach an all-time high of €53.8 billion. This, and many other facts about the industry, were compiled by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) in its ‘Automobile Industry Pocket… Continue reading Press Releases – €54 billion spent on R&D by EU auto sector per year, latest data show
Otomotivde rekabet satış sıralamasını değiştirdi
Bu yılın ilk 5 ayında yoğun rekabete sahne olan otomotiv pazarında birçok markanın satış sıralamasındaki yeri değişti 08 Haziran 2018 Cuma, 11:04 Güncelleme: 08 Haziran 2018 Cuma, 11:06 Bu yılın ilk 5 ayında yaklaşık yüzde 5 daralan otomotiv pazarı, satış rakamlarını korumaya çalışan markaların yoğun rekabetine sahne oldu. Farklı kampanyalarla müşterilerin çekilmeye çalışıldığı yarışta, birçok… Continue reading Otomotivde rekabet satış sıralamasını değiştirdi
Volvo Cars Sets New Goal for Robo-Taxis in Biggest Industry Bet
Volvo Cars is betting driverless vehicles will make up one-third of its deliveries by the middle of the next decade, setting the auto industry’s most ambitious target yet for the new technology. Half of the cars the Swedish company offers will be available through its subscription service, creating links to more than 5 million consumers… Continue reading Volvo Cars Sets New Goal for Robo-Taxis in Biggest Industry Bet
Alphabet’s Waymo hopes to bring robo-taxi service to Europe
TURIN, Italy (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s self-driving unit Waymo wants to bring its robo-taxi service to Europe after it launches in the United States later this year. FILE PHOTO: John Krafcik CEO of Waymo is pictured during the unveiling of a driverless car in New York City, the United States, March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File… Continue reading Alphabet’s Waymo hopes to bring robo-taxi service to Europe