@Daimler: Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA to Build Software-Defined Computing Architecture for Automated Driving Across Future Fleet

Auto and Computer Industry Leaders Intend to Join Forces and Enable Next-Generation Fleet with Software Upgradeability, AI and Autonomous Capabilities Mercedes-Benz, one of the largest manufacturers of premium passenger cars, and NVIDIA, the global leader in accelerated computing, plan to enter into a cooperation to create a revolutionary in-vehicle computing system and AI computing infrastructure.… Continue reading @Daimler: Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA to Build Software-Defined Computing Architecture for Automated Driving Across Future Fleet

Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia Sign a Deal to Make Cars More Like iPhones

Courtesy Mercedes-Benz Daimler, the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, is forming a partnership with Nvidia to develop car computers and artificial-intelligence infrastructure for self-driving vehicles, the companies said. The Benz-Nvidia pact aims to create vehicles that are defined by the software which powers them. That would position the companies to benefit as Apple (ticker: AAPL) has… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia Sign a Deal to Make Cars More Like iPhones

Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA to Build Software-Defined Computing Architecture for Automated Driving Across Future Fleet

STUTTGART, Germany and SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercedes-Benz, one of the largest manufacturers of premium passenger cars, and NVIDIA, the global leader in accelerated computing, plan to enter into a cooperation to create a revolutionary in-vehicle computing system and AI computing infrastructure. Starting in 2024, this will be rolled out… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA to Build Software-Defined Computing Architecture for Automated Driving Across Future Fleet

Lawsuit alleges defeat devices in Nissan petrol cars

Up to 1.4 million Renault and Nissan vehicles sold in Britain could be equipped with illegal defeat devices, according to a lawsuit being launched today. They include a petrol-powered version of one of the UK’s best-selling family cars, the Nissan Qashqai. The law firm behind the case, Harcus Parker, claims that some cars produced up… Continue reading Lawsuit alleges defeat devices in Nissan petrol cars

@Daimler: Daimler Buses opening one of the most modern bus competence centre in Winterthur

EvoBus Schweiz AG concentrates entire know-how at the new site BusWorld Home – bus competence for Mercedes-Benz and Setra Training centre and workshop for buses with all-electric drive EvoBus Schweiz AG has moved to Winterthur and bundles all of its entire know-how at the new site. On a working space of 20,000 square meters, the… Continue reading @Daimler: Daimler Buses opening one of the most modern bus competence centre in Winterthur

Press Releases – EU car sales forecast 2020: Record drop of 25% expected this year, says ACEA

Brussels, 23 June 2020 – In the light of the major economic crisis facing the auto industry due to COVID-19, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has radically revised its 2020 forecast for passenger car registrations down to about -25%. This effectively means that the industry association expects car sales in the European Union to… Continue reading Press Releases – EU car sales forecast 2020: Record drop of 25% expected this year, says ACEA

BMW, Mercedes Benz end ‘long term’ automated driving alliance, for now

BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz AG have punted on what was meant to be a long term collaboration to develop next-generation automated driving technology together, less than a year after announcing the agreement. The German automakers called the break up “mutual and amicable” and have each agreed to concentrate on their existing development paths. Those new… Continue reading BMW, Mercedes Benz end ‘long term’ automated driving alliance, for now

Coronavirus: BMW cuts 6,000 jobs and breaks with Daimler

BMW presses the brake on spending, against the background of the coronavirus crisis. The Bavarian automaker confirms, this Friday, its intention to cut 6,000 jobs in 2020, in particular via retirements. As a reminder, the group employed around 126,000 people at the end of 2019. “After the existing flexibility measures,” including short-time working, “additional measures… Continue reading Coronavirus: BMW cuts 6,000 jobs and breaks with Daimler

BMW, Mercedes put automated driving alliance on hold

FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen near the Daimler headquarters, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Stuttgart, Germany, April 22, 2020. REUTERS/Andreas Gebert FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Daimler (DAIGn.DE) on Friday said it had put on hold a development alliance in the area of automated driving between its luxury brand and… Continue reading BMW, Mercedes put automated driving alliance on hold

Car maker: VW software unit to launch in July – operating system until 2024

Production of the ID.3 in Zwickau The expansion of software development is one of the strategic focuses of CEO Herbert Diess. (Photo: dpa) Wolfsburg, Ingolstadt The software unit of Volkswagen is ready to start after months of preparation: The development of its own digital platform for all brands in the Group is scheduled to begin… Continue reading Car maker: VW software unit to launch in July – operating system until 2024