Interview: BMW CEO Harald Krueger on 3 Series Importance, Future EVs – Motor Trend

It will be a fantastic design, very emotional. You have seen the show car. It will have up to 700 kilometers (435 miles) of electric range. It is much faster than some other cars from 0 to 60. It comes with the latest generation of connectivity, materials, and design. View 94 Photos The BMW iVision… Continue reading Interview: BMW CEO Harald Krueger on 3 Series Importance, Future EVs – Motor Trend

Mobileye is using its sensors to create detailed maps of the UK

Mobileye, the Israeli-based automotive sensor company acquired by Intel in 2017, is leveraging the huge amounts of data it can collect to help build precise maps of the UK’s roads and infrastructure. The company announced at CES 2019 that it has reached an agreement with Ordnance Survey to help the UK mapping agency bring high-precision… Continue reading Mobileye is using its sensors to create detailed maps of the UK

Veoneer poaches new CFO from former parent Autoliv

STOCKHOLM, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Swedish high-tech car safety products maker Veoneer has recruited former parent Autoliv’s finance chief Mats Backman as its new Chief Financial Officer, it said in a statement on Tuesday. Backman replaces Mathias Hermansson at Veoneer, who announced his resignation in December, prompting a steep fall in Veoneer shares on the… Continue reading Veoneer poaches new CFO from former parent Autoliv

FCA Appoints Smiley to Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Chief

January 8, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) today announced that effective immediately Carl Smiley is appointed to the new role of Chief Purchasing & Supply Chain Officer. Smiley is also named to the company’s Group Executive Council (GEC), the highest operational body within FCA.  Smiley… Continue reading FCA Appoints Smiley to Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Chief

Continental Invests in Virtual Development for Automated Driving and Collaborates with AAI

Virtual simulation accelerates development for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving (AD) Virtual tests help to reduce risks and offers full test recording capabilities for precise identification for software improvement Testing up to nearly 5,000 miles per hour is possible with virtual simulation Las Vegas, January 9, 2019 – No compromise on safety,… Continue reading Continental Invests in Virtual Development for Automated Driving and Collaborates with AAI

Upholstery surfaces 2019: Focus on color and design

skai Design Lab now makes it possible to quickly and easily change the color, size, and repeat of designs for digitally printed upholstery surfaces TrendWorlds bridges the gap between inspiration and products that can be experienced for most diverse surfaces, requirements, and applications skai Parotega NF becomes even more attractive due to new trendy colors… Continue reading Upholstery surfaces 2019: Focus on color and design

Continental’s Vision: Seamless Mobility Combines Autonomous Shuttles and Delivery Robots

At CES 2019, Continental will demonstrate a seamless approach to goods delivery with the help of delivery robots and driverless vehicles This holistic delivery concept increases availability, efficiency and safety in the goods and parcel delivery value chain e-commerce and urbanization The need for automated delivery is projected to increase due to the rise in global Frankfurt/Las Vegas,… Continue reading Continental’s Vision: Seamless Mobility Combines Autonomous Shuttles and Delivery Robots

Sachs Torque Converter for 6 HP Transmissions is Newest Addition to ZF Product Portfolio

In addition to its extensive portfolio for Mercedes Benz vehicles, ZF is now offering its established Sachs torque converters for 6HP transmissions for vehicles produced by Audi, Aston Martin, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche, Skoda and the VW Group. “Our torque converters,” says Richard Adgey, head of Product Management at ZF Aftermarket, “are the ideal… Continue reading Sachs Torque Converter for 6 HP Transmissions is Newest Addition to ZF Product Portfolio