BMW launches gaze detection so your car knows what you’re looking at

At its CES press conference, BMW today unveiled its new gaze detection system, which can track what you’re looking at outside of the car and then present relevant information about it. The German automaker is showing off this feature in its i Interaction EASE concept car, which made its debut last October. The idea here… Continue reading BMW launches gaze detection so your car knows what you’re looking at

UPDATE 3-Aston Martin shaken and stirred as rivals power ahead

(Reuters) – Aston Martin (AML.L) warned its 2019 profits would almost halve due to weak European markets, sending its shares sharply lower as rivals Bentley and Rolls-Royce powered ahead. FILE PHOTO: An Aston Martin logo is pictured at the new factory in Saint Athan, Wales, Britain December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Naden/File Photo Tuesday’s downgrade is… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Aston Martin shaken and stirred as rivals power ahead

Press Releases – Ferrari joins ACEA

Brussels, 7 January 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) kicks off the new year with Ferrari becoming its newest member company. ACEA is the advocate for the automobile industry in Europe, representing manufacturers of passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses with production sites in the EU. With the addition of the Italian luxury… Continue reading Press Releases – Ferrari joins ACEA

Ferrari joins European auto lobby ACEA four years after spin-off

FILE PHOTO: The new Ferrari Roma is senn outside the Quirinale Presidential Palace in Rome, Italy, November 15, 2019. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari (RACE.MI) has become the latest manufacturer to join the European carmakers’ association (ACEA), the auto lobby said on Tuesday. ACEA represents manufacturers of passenger cars, vans,… Continue reading Ferrari joins European auto lobby ACEA four years after spin-off

German carmakers eye Brandenburg after Tesla expansion push

FILE PHOTO: A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. January 12, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo BERLIN (Reuters) – The German state of Brandenburg has received a flurry of inquiries from German carmakers after electric car start-up Tesla (TSLA.O) opted to build its European factory there, Brandenburg’s Economy Minister Joerg Steinbach told Reuters.… Continue reading German carmakers eye Brandenburg after Tesla expansion push

Carmaker Rolls-Royce annual sales surge 25%

The “Spirit of Ecstasy” bonnet ornament is seen on a Rolls Royce car during the Prague Autoshow in Prague, Czech Republic, April 13, 2019. REUTERS/David W Cerny (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce said on Tuesday it recorded a 25% jump in sales in 2019, underpinned by solid demand for its first-ever SUV, Cullinan, just a… Continue reading Carmaker Rolls-Royce annual sales surge 25%

@BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS DELIVERS HISTORIC RECORD RESULT IN 2019

Annual sales of 5,152 are the highest in the marque’s 116-year history Sales reflect growth of 25% on 2018’s previous record of 4,107 Significant sales growth recorded in all regions worldwide Cullinan, the brand’s new SUV, makes major contribution to sales growth Black Badge continues to enjoy strong demand, particularly amongst younger clients Strong demand… Continue reading @BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS DELIVERS HISTORIC RECORD RESULT IN 2019

Mophie’s newest battery pack ships with jumper cables to start your car

As of this week’s CES, Mophie can add cars to the growing list of things powered with its battery line. It was a matter of time, I suppose. Certainly the company’s not the first to offer this level of charge in a portable power bank, but the new Powerstation Go brings an extra level of… Continue reading Mophie’s newest battery pack ships with jumper cables to start your car

Amazon drives deeper into cars with new Alexa partners, Echo Auto expansion

Amazon is no longer content trying to dominate the home. The ecommerce giant made several announcements Monday ahead of CES 2020 that target the car, including partnerships with Lamborghini and Rivian, new auto-specific skills for its Alexa voice assistant, a market expansion for its Echo Auto device and a plan to bring its latest Fire… Continue reading Amazon drives deeper into cars with new Alexa partners, Echo Auto expansion