Denso Corporation has taken an equity stake in Japanese company Creationline, which excels at deploying and integrating cloud and other technologies that enable next-generation software development, including open source software. The auto industry is undergoing a once-in-a-century paradigm shift. Competition continues to intensify as new players from other industries enter the market and as speed… Continue reading Denso strengthens connectivity business, takes stake in Creationline
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Dyson will produce not one, not two, but three electric cars
James Dyson has said that the company has invested “heavily” in solid-state battery technology Electric cars are all the rage now, with manufacturers from Ford and Citroen to BMW and Tesla getting in on the action. What we didn’t expect was a vacuum vendor to make their mark. British firm Dyson, best known for its… Continue reading Dyson will produce not one, not two, but three electric cars
Toyota design chief sees future without mass-market cars
NAGOYA: As sharing services change car use and ownership, Toyota Motor Corp’s new design chief believes that vehicles will shift towards either generic boxes on wheels for everyday use or ultra-luxury cars, wiping out the need for mass-market models. Simon Humphries, responsible for design at the automaker’s Toyota and Lexus brands, said that fleets of… Continue reading Toyota design chief sees future without mass-market cars
Toyota Recalls Certain Camry and Lexus RC F, GS F and LC 500 Vehicles
PLANO, Texas (Feb. 14, 2018) – Toyota Motor North America, Inc. today announced that it is conducting separate safety recalls in the U.S. of approximately 11,800 Model Year 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles and approximately 9,900 Model Year 2015 – 2018 Lexus RC F, Model Year 2016 – 2018 Lexus GS F and Model Year 2018… Continue reading Toyota Recalls Certain Camry and Lexus RC F, GS F and LC 500 Vehicles
Dyson’s debut EV might not showcase its next-gen battery tech
Engadget Though it had been rumored for some time prior, it was still somewhat surprising when Dyson formally revealed it was getting into the EV game. Even for a company that takes research and development to an excessive level to make some of the best vacuum cleaners (and more recently, hairdryers) around, a car is… Continue reading Dyson’s debut EV might not showcase its next-gen battery tech
DENSO Takes a Stake in CREATIONLINE to Strengthen Connectivity Business
Feb. 14, 2018 News Releases KARIYA (Japan) ― DENSO Corporation today announced that it has taken an equity stake in CREATIONLINE, Inc., which excels at deploying and integrating cloud and other technologies that enable next-generation software development, including open source software. The auto industry is undergoing a once-in-a-century paradigm shift. Competition continues to intensify as… Continue reading DENSO Takes a Stake in CREATIONLINE to Strengthen Connectivity Business
Automakers to provide up to $130 million for Takata’s U.S. settlement
WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) – A group of 13 automakers will contribute as much as $130 million to compensate those injured by faulty Takata Corp (TKTDQ.PK) air bag inflators as part of a deal to resolve the Japanese company’s bankruptcy, a U.S. plaintiffs’ attorney told Reuters. The agreement clears the way for the sale of Takata’s… Continue reading Automakers to provide up to $130 million for Takata’s U.S. settlement
Toyota Releases North American Environmental Report
PLANO, Texas (Feb. 13, 2018) – Combating major environmental issues facing the global community, such as climate change, water scarcity, resource depletion and habitat loss, in a widespread, meaningful way often starts with small steps.
Gestamp acquires a plant in Brazil to supply Toyota
2.13.2018 Gestamp, the Spanish multinational company specialized in the design, development and manufacture of highly engineered metal components for the automotive industry, has announced the acquisition of a plant in the city of Sorocaba, in the state of São Paulo (Brazil). Gestamp has signed the acquisition of a plant from the local group Scorpios Indústria… Continue reading Gestamp acquires a plant in Brazil to supply Toyota
Mercedes-Benz Confirms It Will Skip Detroit Auto Show in 2019
The Detroit auto show will be missing a famous star next year, with Mercedes-Benz choosing to sit out the iconic event. The top-selling luxury carmaker continuously reviews the platforms it chooses to reach customers and has decided not to participate in the Detroit show in 2019, according to an emailed statement. Bloomberg News reported last… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Confirms It Will Skip Detroit Auto Show in 2019