Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Launch with TomTom Connected Navigation and Maps for Advanced Driver Assistance

Amsterdam, The Netherlands, January 7, 2020   Location technology specialist, TomTom (TOM2), today announced that its easy-to-use connected navigation has been chosen to feature in the new Alfa Romeo GIULIA MY20 compact saloon and the Alfa Romeo STELVIO MY20 SUV as part of a global deal, which includes China and Japan. GIULIA and STELVIO drivers will… Continue reading Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Launch with TomTom Connected Navigation and Maps for Advanced Driver Assistance

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas and TomTom Collaborate on a Proof of Concept for Developing Next-Gen Smart Navigation Solution

Silicon Valley, California, January 7, 2020 – Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. and TomTom (TOM2), the location technology specialist, today announced that they are collaborating on a proof of concept for the development of a new real-time hazard service for navigation and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Through the collaboration, the companies will combine technological… Continue reading Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas and TomTom Collaborate on a Proof of Concept for Developing Next-Gen Smart Navigation Solution

Tesla Sentry Mode Films Knife Attack On Model 3’s Tire In California

We have seen people a variety of things to Tesla cars: kick, spit on, swear, jump in, throw coins, coal roll, and key them.  But we did not think we would ever see an EV get stabbed. Well, John Tran’s Model 3 Performance was, and he now wants to find who did this. 13 Photos… Continue reading Tesla Sentry Mode Films Knife Attack On Model 3’s Tire In California

Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV Joins Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland X PHEVs

For the 98th edition of the Brussels Motor Show, from 10th to 19th January 2020, Citroën is showing on its stand its “Inspirëd By You All” positioning through: The launch of its electric offensive. For 100 years, Citroën has made automobile accessible to all. In 2020, Citroën will make electric automobile available to all, with… Continue reading Citroën C5 Aircross PHEV Joins Peugeot 3008, Opel Grandland X PHEVs

@FCA: FCA Appoints Sproule as Chief Communications Officer

January 7, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) today announced Simon Sproule as its Chief Communications Officer. In addition, Sproule was named Head of North America Communications. The appointment is effective February 3, 2020. Sproule joins FCA from Aston Martin Lagonda where he served as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. In… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Appoints Sproule as Chief Communications Officer

VW’s Seat brand chief steps down as Renault continues CEO hunt

FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) on Tuesday said that Luca de Meo has stepped down from his current role as head of its Spanish Seat brand just as rival Renault (RENA.PA) intensifies efforts to find a new chief executive. FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT… Continue reading VW’s Seat brand chief steps down as Renault continues CEO hunt

HERE launches HERE Last Mile to remove uncertainty in urban delivery

January 7, 2020Las Vegas, CES 2020 – The last mile is not only the most expensive part of the supply chain, it is also a key element of the booming e-commerce market that is seeing a rising demand for home deliveries while having to deal with an increasing shortage of drivers. Customers have now come… Continue reading HERE launches HERE Last Mile to remove uncertainty in urban delivery

HERE unveils 3D road models for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and driver safety

• Vehicle or mobile application is fed precise data on lane markings, road width and slope, rules of the road and more• Delivers end user with lane-level guidance in unfamiliar areas or adverse weather• Accelerates automakers scaling of SAE L1-2 automated systemsJanuary 7, 2020Las Vegas, CES 2020 – HERE Technologies, a location data and technology… Continue reading HERE unveils 3D road models for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and driver safety

Head of VW’s Seat car brand to step down: source

FILE PHOTO: SEAT President and CEO Luca de Meo poses during an interview at the SEAT car factory in Martorell, near Barcelona, Spain, October 31, 2018. REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo FRANKFURT/PARIS (Reuters) – Luca de Meo, President of Volkwagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Spanish Seat brand, is stepping down from his current role, a source close to the matter… Continue reading Head of VW’s Seat car brand to step down: source

Data: the new way to drive

Daimler will be the first manufacturer to make use of HERE Technologies’ ground-breaking neutral server. Here’s why it’s a game changer. Technology and car manufacturers have been dancing to the same beat for quite some time. Now, technology is pulling the car industry forward, this time using the power of data. At HERE Technologies we’ve… Continue reading Data: the new way to drive