New Mercedes CLA: best look yet ahead of 2025 launch with hybrid and all-electric power

“The next-generation automated driving in the CLA will be the most sophisticated, the best assistant system that we have ever done, by a wide, wide margin,” said the boss. “As quickly as possible that would come back up into the S-Class: even though the one in today’s S-Class is probably the best in the world,… Continue reading New Mercedes CLA: best look yet ahead of 2025 launch with hybrid and all-electric power

MathWorks conference showcases innovations in Software-Defined Vehicles and AI

MathWorks successfully concluded the MathWorks Automotive Conference 2024 in Pune, drawing over 700 industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in automotive technology, including software-defined vehicles, electrification, and AI-driven engineering solutions. MathWorks, a global leader in mathematical computing software, hosted the conference to address the evolving challenges and opportunities within the automotive sector. Attendees included… Continue reading MathWorks conference showcases innovations in Software-Defined Vehicles and AI

How breaking a World Record taught me to love hypermiling

There are some things that I just can’t resist, like driving flat out on a race track, overlanding across continents, off-roading and generally pushing cars to their limits. But there’s another that I’ve got hooked on that, in contrast, is about conserving energy and driving as far as possible, rather than fast. Yes, I love… Continue reading How breaking a World Record taught me to love hypermiling

German FAZ: How start-ups put pressure on the courts008184

Without Olga’s help, the everyday life of Judge Jan Spoenle and his colleagues would be quite difficult. They have been dealing with lawsuits over the diesel scandal for several years, particularly involving Mercedes models at the Higher Regional Court in Stuttgart. Almost 30,000 such procedures have been received there so far. At its peak, last… Continue reading German FAZ: How start-ups put pressure on the courts008184

Wolfspeed ousts CEO Gregg Lowe as slowing EV sales hit growth

The company also named Chairman Thomas Werner as executive chairman and said its board was conducting a search for a permanent CEO. Chipmaker Wolfspeed said on Monday that its board ousted Gregg Lowe as its CEO without cause, amid growing challenges from slowing demand for electric vehicles, sending its shares up about 6%. The Durham,… Continue reading Wolfspeed ousts CEO Gregg Lowe as slowing EV sales hit growth