Considering the FF91’s positioning as a smartphone on wheels of sorts, its target audience is more likely to care about the touchscreen’s size and resolution than the powertrain’s output. The software is Android-based, like Volvo and Polestar’s infotainment systems, but the interface is brand-specific, and a big part of the Faraday Future experience. Owners will… Continue reading Faraday Future FF91: driving the car that nearly didn’t happen – Autocar
Tag: Manufacturing
Hyundai Uber Aerial Rideshare Partnership Ceremony
– Hyundai is the first Uber Elevate partner with manufacturing capabilities to mass produce Uber Air Taxis – Hyundai’s UAM (Urban Air Mobility) will vitalize cities by enabling on-demand urban air mobility in Uber’s Elevate Network LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Company and Uber have announced a new partnership to develop Uber… Continue reading Hyundai Uber Aerial Rideshare Partnership Ceremony
Tesla Model Y: Elon Musk teases unannounced ‘advanced manufacturing technology’
Tesla’s “launch of the Model Y program” in China was kind of disappointing, but CEO Elon Musk did make an interesting comment teasing unannounced ‘advanced manufacturing technologies’ for the electric SUV. As we reported yesterday, Tesla was expected to launch the Model Y program in China at the made-in-China Model 3 delivery event with Elon… Continue reading Tesla Model Y: Elon Musk teases unannounced ‘advanced manufacturing technology’
@VW Group: CUPRA moves at full speed in its second year of life
CUPRA presented the Formentor and Tavascan concepts, the first two vehicles developed especially for the Brand CUPRA strengthens its global alliances with FC Barcelona and World Padel Tour to expand its brand internationally CUPRA brand debuts in Mexico with the launching of the world’s first CUPRA Garage 2019 was the year of CUPRA’s consolidation. In… Continue reading @VW Group: CUPRA moves at full speed in its second year of life
@Toyota: [Feature] CES 2020 Toyota Press Conference Akio Toyoda Remarks
Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen… and thanks so much for joining us. As evident from everything you see and hear at CES… virtually every industry is trying to predict the future. And from my perspective… no one wants a crystal ball as much as the automotive industry. Everyone wants to know… When will cars truly… Continue reading @Toyota: [Feature] CES 2020 Toyota Press Conference Akio Toyoda Remarks
Lidar laser-sensing technology: from self-driving cars to dance contests
DETROIT/LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Self-driving cars employ lidar, a remote sensing technology using pulsed laser light the way radar uses radio waves, and lidar makers waiting for the automotive market to take off are courting new customers who would use the technology for everything from monitoring cattle to helping a disc jockey synchronize dance music.… Continue reading Lidar laser-sensing technology: from self-driving cars to dance contests
@FCA: FCA Appoints Sproule as Chief Communications Officer
January 7, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) today announced Simon Sproule as its Chief Communications Officer. In addition, Sproule was named Head of North America Communications. The appointment is effective February 3, 2020. Sproule joins FCA from Aston Martin Lagonda where he served as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. In… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Appoints Sproule as Chief Communications Officer
VW’s Seat brand chief steps down as Renault continues CEO hunt
FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) on Tuesday said that Luca de Meo has stepped down from his current role as head of its Spanish Seat brand just as rival Renault (RENA.PA) intensifies efforts to find a new chief executive. FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT… Continue reading VW’s Seat brand chief steps down as Renault continues CEO hunt
HERE launches HERE Last Mile to remove uncertainty in urban delivery
January 7, 2020Las Vegas, CES 2020 – The last mile is not only the most expensive part of the supply chain, it is also a key element of the booming e-commerce market that is seeing a rising demand for home deliveries while having to deal with an increasing shortage of drivers. Customers have now come… Continue reading HERE launches HERE Last Mile to remove uncertainty in urban delivery
Head of VW’s Seat car brand to step down: source
FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT car factory in Martorell, near Barcelona, Spain, October 31, 2018. REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – Luca de Meo, President of Volkwagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Spanish Seat brand, is stepping down from his current role, a source close to the matter… Continue reading Head of VW’s Seat car brand to step down: source