Daimler and Mizmaa Ventures Co-Lead Round B at Anagog – The Mobility Status AI Innovator

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Anagog Ltd. (www.anagog.com), developers of the mobility status AI engine and big data analytics solutions, announced today the initial closing phase of its Series-B round of financing. The round is being co-led by Daimler AG, the automotive OEM, and Mizmaa Ventures, a California-HK based VC, specializing in artificial… Continue reading Daimler and Mizmaa Ventures Co-Lead Round B at Anagog – The Mobility Status AI Innovator

Daimler to expand local Mercedes-Benz production with BAIC in China

Foreseeing further growth potential in the Chinese automotive market, Daimler and BAIC today announced plans to further expand local production for the Mercedes-Benz brand at their joint venture, Beijing Benz Automotive Co (BBAC). Through an investment totaling over 11.9 billion RMB (about 1.5 billion euros) by Daimler and BAIC, BBAC will prepare to operate another… Continue reading Daimler to expand local Mercedes-Benz production with BAIC in China

Opel needs more time again

The steering wheel can not be changed that fast: Even under the new owner PSA, the car manufacturer Opel is making heavy losses. Employees are wondering how hard the austerity program will be. Opel plant in Eisenach Monday, 26/02/2018 08:52 clock How much will remain of Opel after the takeover by the French PSA Group… Continue reading Opel needs more time again

Daimler to expand local Mercedes-Benz production with its partner in China

Daimler and BAIC announce plans to expand local production of Mercedes-Benz vehicles due to expected market demand in China Local production hub Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd. (BBAC) to operate additional production location Investment of over 11.9 billion RMB to prepare BBAC for further growth opportunities in the Chinese automotive market 2nd Beijing production location… Continue reading Daimler to expand local Mercedes-Benz production with its partner in China

From Smartphone to Big Screen: New App Partners Help Ford Drivers Get the Best from Their Mobiles on The Move

Community-based traffic and navigation app Waze coming to Ford SYNC 3 in April Audio-on-demand company Acast curates in-car audio, recommendations fit commute Ford makes further SYNC 3 AppLink announcements at Mobile World Congress 2018 BARCELONA, Spain Feb. 26, 2018 – Ford today announced, at Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona, that the popular navigation and traffic… Continue reading From Smartphone to Big Screen: New App Partners Help Ford Drivers Get the Best from Their Mobiles on The Move

Federal Government assumes systematic manipulation at BMW

BMW is suspected of having manipulated the emission control of vehicles – and refers to an erroneously loaded software. Even the long-time loyal federal government does not believe that anymore. The BMW logo is reflected in the façade of the BMW Welt in Munich Monday, 26/02/2018 15:56 clock The excuse of the BMW Group on… Continue reading Federal Government assumes systematic manipulation at BMW

Mapbox Launches Global Reality-Grade AR Location Platform

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — As static 2D maps fade away with the bezels of mobile phones, the future interfaces for navigation and gaming exist in augmented reality. App developers need new frameworks and reality-grade location data to build the next generation of spatially-enabled augmented reality experiences. Mapbox AR is the first comprehensive toolkit… Continue reading Mapbox Launches Global Reality-Grade AR Location Platform

Argus Cyber Security Collaborates with Ericsson to Spearhead Seamless End-to-End Cyber Security Across Connected Services and Vehicles

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Argus Cyber Security, a global leader in automotive cyber security, announced today a collaboration with Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) to provide seamless cyber security for the connected automotive ecosystem – across vehicle cloud services, fleets and vehicles. Argus As the number and diversity of connected services that interact with vehicles continue to… Continue reading Argus Cyber Security Collaborates with Ericsson to Spearhead Seamless End-to-End Cyber Security Across Connected Services and Vehicles

News – Message from the Secretary General – February 2018

Last year, passenger car sales grew by 3.4% – bringing the total number of cars sold in the EU to 15.1 million. This is a significant milestone as the symbolic 15-million mark was passed for the first time since 2007. Indeed, the European automobile industry is on a pathway to recovery. But even as we… Continue reading News – Message from the Secretary General – February 2018

Naza Corporation Holdings and Groupe PSA Establish a Shared Manufacturing Hub In ASEAN

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Today, Groupe PSA (Paris:UG) and Naza Corporation Holdings announced the signing of a share sale agreement and a joint venture agreement, officially establishing shared operation of the Naza Automotive Manufacturing (NAM) plant in Gurun, Kedah, as the first manufacturing hub in ASEAN for Groupe PSA. In attendance to witness, the event… Continue reading Naza Corporation Holdings and Groupe PSA Establish a Shared Manufacturing Hub In ASEAN