BMW Teams up With Innoviz to Bring Solid State LiDAR to Its Future Self-Driving Cars

The Germans may be getting ready to outfit their upcoming fleet of autonomous cars with new sensors. via Innoviz BMW has been one of the more quiet manufacturers dabbling in autonomy this past year. Despite it looking to deliver a fully self-driving car as early as 2021, the German automaker has been very tightlipped on… Continue reading BMW Teams up With Innoviz to Bring Solid State LiDAR to Its Future Self-Driving Cars

Solid-State LiDAR from Magna & Innoviz for BMW Group

On the road to developing autonomous technologies, perhaps nothing is more important than the vehicle being able to see the world around it. To help meet this challenge, Magna and its partner, Innoviz Technologies, will supply the BMW Group with solid-state LiDAR for upcoming autonomous vehicle production platforms. Magna and its partner, Innoviz Technologies, will… Continue reading Solid-State LiDAR from Magna & Innoviz for BMW Group

BMW: Innoviz & Magna

The sensors from BMW come from Innoviz and Magna, according to the new contracts. In terms of Lidar refers to the manufacturer BMW his supply of Innoviz or Magna. Magna Icon Radar. Source: Magna BMW should from now on its Lidarsensorik of Innoviz got a lidar manufacturer out Israel, These cooperate including with the supplier… Continue reading BMW: Innoviz & Magna

News Release – Magna Wins LiDAR Business With BMW Group

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. One of the first serial production contracts for solid-state LiDAR Supports up to L4 and L5 self-driving systems across multiple vehicle platforms Solid-state LiDAR from Innoviz Technologies meets automotive standards in a compact size and at a competitive cost AURORA, Ontario, April 26, 2018 (GLOBE… Continue reading News Release – Magna Wins LiDAR Business With BMW Group

News Release – Magna and BHAP Create Joint Venture to Supply Door Modules to Automakers in China

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. JV has been awarded door modules business with German OEM New facility planned for the Beijing area 100 new jobs expected, production to begin in 2021 BEIJING, April 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new joint venture between Magna and Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co.,… Continue reading News Release – Magna and BHAP Create Joint Venture to Supply Door Modules to Automakers in China

BRIEF-Magna And BHAP Create JV To Supply Door Modules To Automakers In China

April 26 (Reuters) – Magna International Inc: * MAGNA AND BHAP CREATE JOINT VENTURE TO SUPPLY DOOR MODULES TO AUTOMAKERS IN CHINA * MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC – JOINT VENTURE AND PRODUCTION FACILITY WOULD ALLOW BOTH MAGNA AND BHAP TO FURTHER EXPAND PRESENCE IN CHINA * MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC – PRODUCTION WITHIN FACILITY IS SCHEDULED TO… Continue reading BRIEF-Magna And BHAP Create JV To Supply Door Modules To Automakers In China

BMW’s Magna solid-state lidar deal paves the way to autonomy

Many automakers believe that lidar, light-based mapping, is the key to vehicle autonomy. However, lidar is still pretty darn expensive, which makes mass-market adoption difficult. A new kind of lidar could change that, and BMW is ready to adopt it. Magna and Innoviz Technologies announced today that the two companies will provide BMW with solid-state… Continue reading BMW’s Magna solid-state lidar deal paves the way to autonomy

Innoviz inks deal putting its solid-state lidar in BMW autonomous cars

In a recent press release, automotive supplier Magna and its partner Innoviz announced a deal to supply the BMW Group with solid-state lidar sensors for its upcoming autonomous vehicle production. The contract is one of the first in the industry for production of solid-state lidar at scale. We last heard from Innoviz in September of… Continue reading Innoviz inks deal putting its solid-state lidar in BMW autonomous cars

BMW is working with LiDAR company Innoviz to make self-driving cars

BMW has already made clear its intent to launch self-driving cars by 2021. Now, the automaker has decided on solid-state LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and computer vision tech from startup Innoviz to enable its Level 3 – 5 autonomous vehicles to “see” their surroundings. For clarity, level 3 involves highly-automated driving, level four… Continue reading BMW is working with LiDAR company Innoviz to make self-driving cars

Ford Launches Single Distribution Channel in China; Names New Leaders for China, Middle East & Africa, and Marketing

Ford and its China partners establish new single distribution operation for the world’s largest automobile market designed to significantly improve customer experience, brand consistency and efficiency Ford hires two proven auto industry leaders to spearhead its business in Ford Greater China; Henry Li as vice president, Marketing and Sales, and Richard Chen as vice president,… Continue reading Ford Launches Single Distribution Channel in China; Names New Leaders for China, Middle East & Africa, and Marketing