New 2024 Audi A8 will be “very close” to Grandsphere concept

The next-generation Audi A8 will go up against the Mercedes-Benz EQS with a high-performance EV powertrain and a radical new look heavily based on 2021’s show-stopping Grandsphere concept.  The new A8 will serve as the flagship for a wave of boldly designed bespoke EVs atop Audi’s new PPE electric car platform, co-developed with Porsche. The first… Continue reading New 2024 Audi A8 will be “very close” to Grandsphere concept

San Francisco wants to slow robotaxi rollout over blocked traffic and false 911 calls

/ Since Cruise and Waymo got permission to operate without drivers on San Francisco streets, the robotaxis have been caught blocking traffic and obstructing emergency vehicles throughout the city. Cruise and Waymo are causing traffic issues in San Francisco. Image: Getty Images San Francisco transportation officials want Waymo and Cruise to slow the expansion of… Continue reading San Francisco wants to slow robotaxi rollout over blocked traffic and false 911 calls

@niche: Stéphanie Boileau-Canu is appointed Chief Financial Officer & EVP Operations at Navya002477

Villeurbanne, France, January, 27th, 2023 – 5h45 pm CEST – NAVYA (FR0013018041- Navya), a leader in autonomous mobility systems, announces […] Villeurbanne, France, January, 27th, 2023 – 5h45 pm CEST – NAVYA (FR0013018041- Navya), a leader in autonomous mobility systems, announces the appointment of Stéphanie Boileau-Canu as Chief Financial Officer & EVP Operations. She succeeds… Continue reading @niche: Stéphanie Boileau-Canu is appointed Chief Financial Officer & EVP Operations at Navya002477

Mercedes is the first certified Level-3-autonomy car company in the US

That’s conditional hands-free driving and only in Nevada for now. At CES earlier this January, Mercedes announced that it would become the first car company to achieve certification from the SAE for a Level 3 driver assist system. That became official on Thursday when the automaker confirmed its Drive Pilot ADAS (automated driver assist system)… Continue reading Mercedes is the first certified Level-3-autonomy car company in the US

Nevada approves Mercedes’ level-three Drive Pilot system

The US state of Nevada has approved Mercedes-Benz’s level-three automated driving system for use on public roads under certain driving conditions. Named Drive Pilot, it will be equipped in Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Benz EQS cars produced for the US market from the 2024 model year, with the first examples featuring the technology slated for delivery in the second… Continue reading Nevada approves Mercedes’ level-three Drive Pilot system

Key Insights from Panel Discussions at the 14th Annual Intelligent Mobility Summit, 2022: Featuring Nissan, Foxconn, ZF, Navya, and More

DUBLIN, Jan. 27, 2023 The “Key Insights from Panel Discussions at the 14th Annual Intelligent Mobility Summit, 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This analysis brings to focus insights from the panel discussions conducted at the analyst’s two-day Intelligent Mobility virtual event held in September 2022. These include speeches from thought leaders from… Continue reading Key Insights from Panel Discussions at the 14th Annual Intelligent Mobility Summit, 2022: Featuring Nissan, Foxconn, ZF, Navya, and More

Musk faces SEC probe for role in Tesla self-driving claims

 U.S. regulators are investigating Elon Musk’s role in shaping Tesla Inc.’s self-driving car claims, the latest effort by watchdogs to scrutinize the actions of the world’s second-richest person. The review is part of an ongoing Securities and Exchange Commission probe of the company’s statements about its Autopilot driver-assistance system, according to a person with knowledge… Continue reading Musk faces SEC probe for role in Tesla self-driving claims

Automotive Fuse Global Market Report 2023: Launch of Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Vehicles Provide Market Opportunities

DUBLIN, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Automotive Fuse – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global Automotive Fuse Market to Reach $26.9 Billion by 2030 In the changed post COVID-19 business landscape, the global market for Automotive Fuse estimated at US$19.3 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to… Continue reading Automotive Fuse Global Market Report 2023: Launch of Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Vehicles Provide Market Opportunities

U.S.’s Luminar eyes building factory for lidar sensors in Asia

PALO ALTO, U.S. — Luminar Technologies has begun the production of its high-performance light detection and ranging (lidar) sensors on a commercial basis after five years in the “stealth mode” stage of research and development. The American technology company eyes building a new factory in Asia and will seek to lower the cost of each… Continue reading U.S.’s Luminar eyes building factory for lidar sensors in Asia

Visteon to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results on Feb. 16

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC), a global technology company serving the mobility industry, will release its fourth quarter 2022 and full-year 2022 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Feb. 16. The company will host a conference call for the investment community at 9 a.m.… Continue reading Visteon to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results on Feb. 16