Munich/Stuttgart. The BMW Group and Daimler AG are launching their cooperation on automated driving: representatives from the two companies today signed an agreement for a long-term strategic cooperation, which will focus on joint development of next-generation technologies for driver assistance systems, automated driving on highways and automated parking (all to SAE Level 4). In addition,… Continue reading Contract signed: BMW Group and Daimler AG launch long-term development cooperation for automated driving
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Contract signed: Daimler AG and BMW Group launch long-term development cooperation for automated driving
Initial goal: to develop technologies for driver assistance systems, highly automated driving on highways, and automated parking (all up to SAE Level 4) Market launch in series vehicles scheduled for 2024 Partners will implement technologies independently in their respective series vehicles Cooperation involves over 1,200 development specialists in Sindelfingen and Unterschleissheim Stuttgart/ Munich. The Daimler… Continue reading Contract signed: Daimler AG and BMW Group launch long-term development cooperation for automated driving
Mercedes-Benz Customer Solutions GmbH: new name, new strategy
Stuttgart, Jul 4, 2019
Stuttgart – At Mercedes-Benz, the wishes and needs of customers are the focus of all activities. This attitude is all the more reflected in the new name and program of Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH: The wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler AG is called Mercedes-Benz Customer Solutions GmbH.
In future Mercedes-Benz Customer Solutions will combine technology, mobility and lifestyle to create exciting experiences for its customers. One approach is the further development of the existing product portfolio and the other is the networking of hardware and software. These include such products, like the location and tracking systems or the Mercedes-Benz Link; here, in vehicle mechanical products are combined with digital components. Beyond these, additional products and functions that can be managed using an App (i.e., via Mercedes Me app) are planned.
“Our aim is clear: we develop solutions that our customers want –
Automotive: The alliance of VW and Ford is almost perfect
Herbert Diess (left) and Jim Hackett The Wolfsburg want to ally with the US competitor. Now only the supervisory board has to agree. (Photo: AP) Düsseldorf, BerlinSessions of the Supervisory Board are included Volkswagen recently developed its own momentum several times. Some topics have been removed from the agenda or the panel has made decisions… Continue reading Automotive: The alliance of VW and Ford is almost perfect
Electric bus maker Proterra hires banks for IPO -sources
(Reuters) – Proterra Inc, the U.S. electric bus manufacturer whose investors include car makers Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) and BMW AG (BMWG.DE), has hired investment banks to prepare for an initial public offering (IPO), according to people familiar with the matter. Proterra has brought down the cost of electric batteries in its buses, making them more… Continue reading Electric bus maker Proterra hires banks for IPO -sources
BMW plays all its ACES, bets big on plug-in hybrids – Global Fleet
EV sales need to increase by 30% per year – BMW’s digital services to make e-life better – Level 3 autonomy by 2021 During a press event in Munich last Tuesday, BMW Group revealed 6 world premieres as well as its development strategy, which revolves around what they call ACES – autonomous, connected, electric and… Continue reading BMW plays all its ACES, bets big on plug-in hybrids – Global Fleet
European Luxury Car Rental Group Rebrands, Adds New Models
Driverso uses quick and simple online booking, clear pricing and availability, and detailed information and imagery for each car. Photo via Depositphotos. Formerly named Vroomerz, one of Europe’s most varied luxury car fleet has rebranded, expanding to include over 400 new models from 20 suppliers. In the past year, over 500 customers from 40 countries have… Continue reading European Luxury Car Rental Group Rebrands, Adds New Models
Automotive and Mobility Industry Leaders Publish First-of-its-Kind Framework for Safe Automated Driving Systems.
DATELINE – Emphasizing safety by design, 11 industry leaders across the automotive and automated driving technology spectrum today published “Safety First for Automated Driving,” (SaFAD), a non-binding organized framework for the development, testing and validation of safe automated passenger vehicles. These 11 leaders — Aptiv, Audi, Baidu, BMW, Continental, Daimler, FCA US LLC, HERE, Infineon,… Continue reading Automotive and Mobility Industry Leaders Publish First-of-its-Kind Framework for Safe Automated Driving Systems.
Automotive and Mobility Industry Leaders Publish First-of-its-Kind Framework
“Safety First for Automated Driving” (SaFAD) white paper emphasizes the importance of safety by design for automated vehicles. Emphasizing safety by design, 11 industry leaders across the automotive and automated driving technology spectrum today published “Safety First for Automated Driving,” (SaFAD), a non-binding organized framework for the development, testing and validation of safe automated passenger… Continue reading Automotive and Mobility Industry Leaders Publish First-of-its-Kind Framework
Automotive and Mobility Industry Leaders Publish First-of-its-Kind Framework for Safe Automated Driving Systems
“Safety First for Automated Driving” (SaFAD) white paper emphasizes the importance of safety by design for automated vehicles Emphasizing safety by design, 11 industry leaders across the automotive and automated driving technology spectrum today published “Safety First for Automated Driving,” (SaFAD), a non-binding organized framework for the development, testing and validation of safe automated passenger… Continue reading Automotive and Mobility Industry Leaders Publish First-of-its-Kind Framework for Safe Automated Driving Systems