@VW Group: Bugatti Chiron Sport ‘Les Légendes du Ciel’ meets Dassault Rafale Marine: A match-up of Two Superlatives003128

Two professionals occupy the cockpits – Bugatti’s pilote officiel Pierre-Henri Raphanel in the Chiron Sport and frigate captain Etienne in the Rafale Marine. They and their teams have been preparing for this day for weeks. The tension leading up to the start is immense for everyone involved. Setting the most incredible scene With its outstanding performance and… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Chiron Sport ‘Les Légendes du Ciel’ meets Dassault Rafale Marine: A match-up of Two Superlatives003128

Radford confirms Lotus 62 as inspiration for exclusive debut car

Radford, the historic coachbuilding firm being revived by Formula 1 champion Jenson Button, TV mechanic Ant Anstead and designer Mark Stubbs, has partnered with Lotus for its debut model, set to be revealed later this year.  Just 62 examples of the brand’s debut model will be built, a reference to the model that serves as its… Continue reading Radford confirms Lotus 62 as inspiration for exclusive debut car

Tesla says it’s working with China to investigate a crash in which a policeman reportedly died

Tesla said it is cooperating with Chinese officials in an investigation into a fatal crash. Video footage of the accident went viral in China on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg. The accident comes after a protest at the Shanghai Auto Show drew attention to Tesla safety concerns. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tesla said… Continue reading Tesla says it’s working with China to investigate a crash in which a policeman reportedly died

Indonesia’s Gojek and Tokopedia announce merger to form GoTo

Gojek and Tokopedia, Indonesia’s two most valuable tech companies, on Monday announced they are merging their businesses in what is the country’s largest-ever business deal. GoTo Group, the combined entity, will offer everything from e-commerce to on-demand services, such as ride-hailing and food delivery, and financial services.  The transaction, which follows months of negotiations and… Continue reading Indonesia’s Gojek and Tokopedia announce merger to form GoTo

Officials: Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot

Los Angeles – A Tesla involved in a fatal crash on a Southern California freeway last week was operating on Autopilot at the time, authorities said. The May 5 crash in Fontana, a city 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Los Angeles, is under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The probe is the… Continue reading Officials: Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot

Tesla has told a regulator that its ‘Full Self-Driving’ tech might not be ready by the end of the year

Tesla said its “Full Self-Driving” feature might be delayed,  according to a memo seen by Reuters. Elon Musk has previously said he was “highly confident” that FSD could be achieved this year. The FSD feature, currently a $10,000 add-on, has proved dangerous for some drivers. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tesla on Thursday… Continue reading Tesla has told a regulator that its ‘Full Self-Driving’ tech might not be ready by the end of the year

German Handelsblatt: Auto-Software: Daimler, BMW and VW want to leave tech companies behind with these ideas001991

Mercedes-Benz EQS at the Shanghai Auto Show 2021 The software determines the success of the brand. Düsseldorf Voice control, lane departure warning, pulse measurement on the steering wheel: what reminded you of science fiction films ten years ago is now a reality in some cars. In the meantime, the software decides the success of a… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto-Software: Daimler, BMW and VW want to leave tech companies behind with these ideas001991

Renault and Dacia soon to be restricted to 180 km / h

Posted on Apr 25, 2021, 12:08 PM Renault and Dacia drivers will soon no longer be able to exceed 180 km / h. During the general meeting of shareholders, this Friday, the CEO of the diamond firm, Luca de Meo , has indeed announced that all vehicles produced by Renault and Dacia will be gradually… Continue reading Renault and Dacia soon to be restricted to 180 km / h

Daimler AG: Management Board appointments for Truck CEO Daum and Chief Financial Officer Wilhelm extended

STUTTGART, Germany, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG at its meeting on April 23, 2021 extended the appointments of management board members Martin Daum and Harald Wilhelm. The appointments of Martin Daum (61), as member of the board of management for Daimler AG and Chief Executive of Daimler Truck AG,… Continue reading Daimler AG: Management Board appointments for Truck CEO Daum and Chief Financial Officer Wilhelm extended

Worker at Stellantis stamping plant in Sterling Heights dies after machine falls on him

A worker at Stellantis’ Sterling Stamping Plant in Sterling Heights died this week after a machine fell on him. The worker was lifting a press machine with a crane Wednesday night in order to work on it, according to an initial Sterling Heights Police investigation, and the machine shifted, falling on the man and crushing… Continue reading Worker at Stellantis stamping plant in Sterling Heights dies after machine falls on him