FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen logo is seen at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo MOSCOW (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will suspend its car production in Russia over a supply shortage caused by the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, Volkswagen Group Rus said on Tuesday. Production will be stopped… Continue reading Volkswagen to halt production in Russia due to supply shortage from Europe
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@Daimler: Cameras instead of rearview mirrors – is that at all possible? Everything you always wanted to know about the MirrorCam.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks replaces the conventional rearview mirrors with the MirrorCam camera system What are the advantages of the MirrorCam? How does the whole thing work? What needs to be considered? A dozen questions and answers about the MirrorCam Stuttgart – Cameras on the roof frame and displays at the A-pillars: the new Actros is easy to… Continue reading @Daimler: Cameras instead of rearview mirrors – is that at all possible? Everything you always wanted to know about the MirrorCam.
Mercedes-Benz: EV development is more important than self-driving cars – The Next Web
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has said that it’s putting the brakes on developing self-driving cars. Earlier today, News.com.au reported that Ola Kallenius Daimler chair and Mercedes head of cars spoke to journalists, telling them the company is shifting its approach away from self-driving cars. [Read: Nearly 90% of Americans don’t trust self-driving cars] In the near… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz: EV development is more important than self-driving cars – The Next Web
MAHLE Powertrain opens new facility for electrified powertrain battery
MAHLE Powertrain has opened a new, dedicated facility for the extensive testing of battery modules seeking to develop latest generation automotive electrification technologies given the cost pressures on vehicle manufacturers. The facility, based at the powertrain specialist’s Northampton technical centre, enables the strip-down and disassembly of modules and compact vehicle batteries for post-test assessment, and… Continue reading MAHLE Powertrain opens new facility for electrified powertrain battery
SoftBank nears deal to invest in Didi’s self-driving unit – The Information
FILE PHOTO: The logo of SoftBank Group Corp is displayed at SoftBank World 2017 conference in Tokyo, Japan, July 20, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo/File Photo (Reuters) – SoftBank Group Corp is close to finalizing a deal to lead a $300 million investment in the autonomous driving unit of Didi Chuxing, news website The Information reported… Continue reading SoftBank nears deal to invest in Didi’s self-driving unit – The Information
Fiat Chrysler to start producing 1 million face masks a month
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Monday it will start manufacturing face masks in the coming weeks and donate the critical medical equipment to first responders and healthcare workers — the latest automaker to direct its manufacturing expertise toward the COVID-19 pandemic. The automaker confirmed to TechCrunch that production capacity is being installed this week at one… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to start producing 1 million face masks a month
LiDAR Start-Up Blickfeld closes Series A with participation of Continental and Wachstumsfonds Bayern – Green Car Congress
Munich-based LiDAR start-up Blickfeld has completed its Series A financing round. The new financing was led by the venture capital unit of Continental together with Wachstumsfonds Bayern, which is managed by Bayern Kapital, with participation of the existing investors Fluxunit – OSRAM Ventures, High-Tech Gründerfonds, TEV (Tengelmann Ventures) and Unternehmertum Venture Capital Partners. Blickfield’s Cube… Continue reading LiDAR Start-Up Blickfeld closes Series A with participation of Continental and Wachstumsfonds Bayern – Green Car Congress
@GM: Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency
Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency 2020-03-17 OSHAWA, Ont. (March 17) — Leaders at Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford of Canada, and General Motors of Canada today announced a joint task force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all… Continue reading @GM: Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency
@GM: GM Announces Executive Leadership Changes
GM Announces Executive Leadership Changes 2020-03-18 Matt Tsien Named Chief Technology Officer Craig Buchholz Named Senior Vice President, Global Communications Julian Blissett and Steve Kiefer Named to New or Expanded Roles Tony Cervone and Jon Lauckner to Retire DETROIT — General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced the following senior executive changes: The new appointments are effective… Continue reading @GM: GM Announces Executive Leadership Changes
@FCA: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to Produce Face Masks for First Responders and Health Care Workers
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to Produce Face Masks for First Responders and Health Care Workers March 23, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is stepping in to help those at the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by manufacturing and donating more than 1 million protective face masks per month. Production capacity is being… Continue reading @FCA: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to Produce Face Masks for First Responders and Health Care Workers