Toyota is expanding its pursuit of self-driving cars by starting a new company called Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development, or TRI-AD. The Japanese automaker is starting the company in conjunction with automotive supplier Aisin Seiki and Denso, and together, they plan to invest $2.8 billion into TRI-AD in the coming years and hire around 1,000 employees… Continue reading Toyota starts a new $2.8 billion company to develop self-driving software
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Deere to acquire leading manufacturer of carbon fiber technology products
MOLINE, Ill., March 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire King Agro, a privately-held manufacturer of carbon fiber technology products with headquarters in Valencia, Spain and a production facility in Campana, Argentina. “This transaction provides John Deere customers the chance to benefit further from King Agro’s unique… Continue reading Deere to acquire leading manufacturer of carbon fiber technology products
Renault will hire 205 employees at Le Mans
Renault announces 205 new hires for its International Auto Chassis (ACI) plant at Le Mans (Sarthe), which includes a plan for 2,600 hires planned at national level as part of the Renault France-Cap 2020 agreement signed with several unions. As the group’s center of excellence in the chassis business, the site will make 175 permanent… Continue reading Renault will hire 205 employees at Le Mans
Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall for Select 2017-18 Ford Taurus Vehicles for Potential of Ignition Key Removal When Vehicle Is Not in Park
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford Motor Company Issues Safety Compliance Recall for Select 2017-18 Ford Taurus Vehicles for Potential of Ignition Key Removal When Vehicle Is Not in Park
Geely plans to manufacture flying cars
A flying car named the TF-X lands at Lawrence Municipal Airport, Massachusetts. [Photo/China Daily] For Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, even the sky is no limit to its ambition, literally. The Chinese carmaker, which made headlines last week by becoming the largest shareholder in Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler, is to produce flying cars in China. A Geely… Continue reading Geely plans to manufacture flying cars
Volvo Cars global sales up 17.2 per cent in the first two months of 2018 as first XC40s reach customers
Volvo Cars global sales up 17.2 per cent in the first two months of 2018 as first XC40s reach customers Volvo Cars’ good start to 2018 continued in February after the premium car maker reported a global year-on-year sales increase of 12.1 per cent for the month, with deliveries of the new XC40 small… Continue reading Volvo Cars global sales up 17.2 per cent in the first two months of 2018 as first XC40s reach customers
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