TIER IV Launches Commercial Autonomous Driving Software Platforms for Multiple Operational Design Domains

TOKYO, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — TIER IV, an open source autonomous driving startup, announced that it has launched commercial autonomous driving software platforms “Pilot.Auto” and “Web.Auto“, which offer a range of support from development to operation of customers’ autonomous driving systems. These platforms can be used in multiple operational design domains (ODD) including closed spaces with… Continue reading TIER IV Launches Commercial Autonomous Driving Software Platforms for Multiple Operational Design Domains

Hyundai Motor’s brand value rises 14 percent YoY in Interbrand’s Global Ranking

Hyundai Motor’s brand value rises 14 percent YoY in Interbrand’s Global Ranking Hyundai Motor Company has announced that its Interbrand global brand value rose 14 percent year-over-year to $17.3 billion in 2022. This achievement effectively places it 35th for the second straight year while marking its eighth consecutive year among the top 40 brands. The South… Continue reading Hyundai Motor’s brand value rises 14 percent YoY in Interbrand’s Global Ranking

iPhone maker Foxconn and Saudi Arabia are going into the EV business

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has formed a joint venture with Foxconn to build and sell EVs, the latest move by the nation to meet its Vision 2030 goal of reducing its dependence on oil and diversifying its economy. The new company, called Ceer, will design, manufacture and sell a portfolio of EVs using BMW’s… Continue reading iPhone maker Foxconn and Saudi Arabia are going into the EV business

2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Announces Preliminary Press Conference Schedule for AutoMobility LA® on November 17

Event To Feature Global Reveal by Subaru and North American Debuts by Hyundai, Fiat, Genesis, Kia, VinFast and More LOS ANGELES, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show® today announces the preliminary press conference schedule for  AutoMobility LA® (AMLA), its annual gathering for both media and industry professionals on November 17. Showcasing… Continue reading 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Announces Preliminary Press Conference Schedule for AutoMobility LA® on November 17

Volkswagen Hosts Arkestro Founder & CEO at Global Innovation Day

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Volkswagen, the largest German automaker, gathered a cross-functional executive team for a session highlighting successful and potential partnerships with top startups in Silicon Valley. As part of this Innovation Day, VW Group’s Meredith Gibbons took the stage with Arkestro Founder & CEO, Edmund Zagorin, to participate in a… Continue reading Volkswagen Hosts Arkestro Founder & CEO at Global Innovation Day

@Groupe PSA: PR Third Quarter 2022 Shipments and Revenues004651

Stellantis Reports Strong Growth in Q3 2022 Net Revenues, Up 29% Full-Year Guidance Confirmed  Net revenues reached €42.1 billion, up 29% compared to Q3 2021, mainly reflecting higher volumes, continued strong net pricing and favorable FX translation effects Consolidated shipments(1) of 1,281k units, up 13% y-o-y, primarily due to improvement in semiconductor order fulfillment versus… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Third Quarter 2022 Shipments and Revenues004651

Honda to test micro EVs geared for mapless self driving

TOKYO — Honda Motor will soon begin field testing microsized electric vehicles equipped for mapless autonomous driving as part of an initiative to develop next-generation mobility services. Honda on Wednesday conducted a demonstration of micromobility machines. One was a single-seat minicar that looked like a shrunken phone booth. There were also a two-seat minicar as well as… Continue reading Honda to test micro EVs geared for mapless self driving

Laser attacks on autonomous cars can be devastating

The sensors in autonomous driving are the eyes and ears of the vehicles. Without the sensors, the autonomous vehicles cannot perceive their environment and especially the lidar plays a major role. The lidar allows a 3D image through a point cloud, which significantly improves perception. The rotating lidar primarily records the distance to objects and… Continue reading Laser attacks on autonomous cars can be devastating

Pronto and Pollen Mobile Appoint Sally Frykman as Chief Marketing Officer

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Pronto, provider of immediately deployable off-road autonomous commercial trucking technologies, today announced the appointment of Sally Frykman as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Frykman will also serve as CMO for Pronto’s wholly owned subsidiary Pollen Mobile, the first decentralized, privacy focused mobile network that is owned and operated by its users.… Continue reading Pronto and Pollen Mobile Appoint Sally Frykman as Chief Marketing Officer

@Hyundai: Kia America Plugs Into Final Round of Electrify Expo 2022

Electrify Expo series highlight new electric vehicles, sustainability, energy, infrastructure, and EV legislation Experience the Kia EV6 and see the all-new Niro EV in Austin at Circuit of the Americas Kia America once again joins cutting-edge mobility companies for Electrify Expo Austin, the final event in the series where leaders in electrification will come together to… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia America Plugs Into Final Round of Electrify Expo 2022