Magneti Marelli to showcase its latest technology and innovation in electronics, lighting and autonomous vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Magneti Marelli to showcase its latest technology and innovation in electronics, lighting and autonomous vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit ·       Integrated sensors, cameras, radar and LiDAR in headlamps and tail lamps ·       Live sensor fusion demo available through “ride and drive” experience ·       In-booth networking reception on Industry Preview Days… Continue reading Magneti Marelli to showcase its latest technology and innovation in electronics, lighting and autonomous vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Welsh Government purchases three per cent stake in TVR

TVR has gained a minority shareholder in the form of the Welsh government, which now owns three per cent of the revived British sports car manufacturer. Accounts filed at Companies House last month revealed that the Welsh government has spent £500,000 on acquiring the three per cent stake in TVR, with the Welsh taxpayer providing… Continue reading Welsh Government purchases three per cent stake in TVR

Press Releases – Honda Motor Europe joins European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association

Brussels, 17 January 2018 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes Honda Motor Europe as its newest member. Following the approval of ACEA’s Board of Directors last month, Honda’s membership of the trade association took effect on 1 January. ACEA now represents the 15 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus manufacturers. The other… Continue reading Press Releases – Honda Motor Europe joins European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association

The Yaris is still the most produced car in France

Once again, it’s the Toyota Yaris that has won the most produced car on the territory in 2017. If it is ahead of three Peugeot models, this situation could evolve in 2018 with the spectacular breakthrough of the car. 3008. The Toyota Yaris can more than ever be proud to be a vehicle “made in… Continue reading The Yaris is still the most produced car in France

Swedish engine plant is Volvo Cars’ first climate-neutral manufacturing site

Swedish engine plant is Volvo Cars’ first climate-neutral manufacturing site   Volvo Cars’ engine factory in Skövde, Sweden, has become the company’s first climate-neutral manufacturing plant, having switched to renewable heating as of 1 January 2018.   Skövde is the first plant in Volvo Cars’ global manufacturing network to reach this status, which marks a… Continue reading Swedish engine plant is Volvo Cars’ first climate-neutral manufacturing site

Roland Berger Quarterly Index Automated Vehicles 4/2017

Every three months, Roland Berger’s quarterly index on autonomous driving appears. The reports analyze the market and put it in a country-specific comparison. In the last years especially dominated Germany, the USA and increasingly Japan, Assistance systems & sensors at Continental. Source: Conti For the past quarter Roland Berger reports above all the rise of… Continue reading Roland Berger Quarterly Index Automated Vehicles 4/2017

INFINITI Q Inspiration named ‘Best Concept Vehicle’ and awarded ‘Best Designed Interior’ at 2018 NAIAS by EyesOn Design

The Q Inspiration Concept explores a new design language and new proportions for INFINITI DETROIT – The INFINITI Q Inspiration Concept today was named “Best Concept Vehicle” and also awarded “Best Designed Interior” by EyesOn Design at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. The Q Inspiration concept, a preview of INFINITI’s future form language… Continue reading INFINITI Q Inspiration named ‘Best Concept Vehicle’ and awarded ‘Best Designed Interior’ at 2018 NAIAS by EyesOn Design

Electric Ferrari supercar is under consideration

Ferrari is investigating building an all-electric supercar, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has admitted. The flamboyant exec had already made waves at the Detroit Motor Show by confirming his brand’s controversial SUV will be ready by late 2019 or early 2020. But Marchionne admitted the brand still has some way to go before an EV… Continue reading Electric Ferrari supercar is under consideration

Bosch technology enables redundancy needed for automated driving

DETROIT – Without redundancy, there is no automated driving. The promise of automated driving requires a mix of technological, societal and regulatory development and cooperation. The technology continues to advance thanks to sensors and software, but also thanks to redundancy. In order to realize fully-automated driving on the path to the accident-free future, redundancy in… Continue reading Bosch technology enables redundancy needed for automated driving

Ford Details Plans to Improve Fitness, Refocus Model Lineup and Accelerate Introduction of Smart Vehicles and Services

Operational fitness, portfolio rationalization and increased investments in electrification, autonomy and mobility at core of company strategy Company increases planned investments in electrification to $11 billion by 2022 Expanded electrified portfolio to include 40 electrified vehicles globally, including 16 full battery electric vehicles by 2022 Announces preliminary results for full-year 2017 of $1.95 earnings-per-share (EPS)… Continue reading Ford Details Plans to Improve Fitness, Refocus Model Lineup and Accelerate Introduction of Smart Vehicles and Services