SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – German automaker Daimler AG and auto supplier Bosch Corp [ROBSCJ.UL] will deploy self-driving taxis in California’s Silicon Valley region next year as part of a test program of vehicles designed for city driving, the two companies said on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: The Mercedes-Benz F015 Luxury in Motion autonomous concept car is… Continue reading Daimler, Bosch to deploy self-driving taxis in California test program
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SpotHero introduces 500 autonomous car-ready garages in Chicago
Conventional cars drive the bulk of Chicago-based SpotHero‘s business, but the parking inventory and booking startup is setting its sights on a driverless future. Today, it announced that more than 500 of its connected parking garages in Chicago have been adapted to accommodate autonomous cars, trucks, and SUVs. “Significant strides in both vehicle and parking technologies… Continue reading SpotHero introduces 500 autonomous car-ready garages in Chicago
Stefan Sommer becomes purchasing director at Volkswagen
Tuesday, 07/10/2018 09:59 clock Volkswagen brings the former boss of the supplier ZF , Stefan Sommer, on his board to Wolfsburg. The manager becomes the new purchasing manager. Volkswagen announced that the Supervisory Board had appointed Sommer effective January 1, 2019 for the procurement department. Sommer follows the long-term purchasing director Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz,… Continue reading Stefan Sommer becomes purchasing director at Volkswagen
VW names Sedran as head of commercial vehicles
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) has named Thomas Sedran to lead its commercial vehicles division, VW said on Tuesday, confirming media reports. FILE PHOTO: Mechanic staff work on the production line of Volkswagen e-Golf in the Glaeserne Manufaktur plant in Dresden, Germany May 8, 2018. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel/File Photo Currently VW’s head of strategy, Sedran will… Continue reading VW names Sedran as head of commercial vehicles
ZF Aftermarket Sets the Pace for Tomorrow´s Mobility
To ensure that vehicles move efficiently, safely, dynamically and reliably, ZF products are the first choice in driveline, chassis and safety systems – for passenger cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles. With its guiding principle “see. think. act., ZF has secured a strong global position by mastering the interaction of sensors, control units and vehicle motion… Continue reading ZF Aftermarket Sets the Pace for Tomorrow´s Mobility
Cox invests in ride-sharing car platform
COX Automotive, the world’s leading automotive services company, has extended its already broad footprint across the motor industry with an investment in a ride-sharing platform. The move gives the privately-owned company a foot in the door of the next generation of growth in motoring services. Ridecell Inc, which claims to be the platform of choice… Continue reading Cox invests in ride-sharing car platform
FAURECIA TO TAKE CONTROL OF 100% OF PARROT AUTOMOTIVE
Faurecia and Parrot have finalized a proposal concerning the take-over of 100% of Parrot Automotive by Faurecia, ahead of schedule. This transaction underlines the importance of Parrot Automotive in Faurecia’s Cockpit of the Future strategy. It would accelerate the development of infotainment solutions based on the Android operating system by Parrot Automotive and the development… Continue reading FAURECIA TO TAKE CONTROL OF 100% OF PARROT AUTOMOTIVE
Valeo joins Baidu’s autonomous driving partner ecosystem, Apollo
Valeo will contribute its expertise in sensors, an area where the Group currently ranks as world leader, with the industry’s most comprehensive range of sensors, comprising cameras, radars, ultrasonic sensors and the Valeo SCALA™ laser scanner. With this know-how, Valeo has already achieved numerous world firsts in the field of autonomous vehicles, including 24 hours… Continue reading Valeo joins Baidu’s autonomous driving partner ecosystem, Apollo
VinFast cars enjoy intellectual property protection in EU
HÀ NỘI — The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has granted certification of intellectual protection to two models of sedan and SUV cars produced by VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited (VinFast). The initial term of protection is five years and can be extended four times. This means during the total protection period of… Continue reading VinFast cars enjoy intellectual property protection in EU
Self-glory is the beginning
J Now comes the usual reflex: The German national team is eliminated from the main tournament, and immediately eager parallels are drawn between football and politics, society, the economy. In fact, the debacle of Kazan coincides with an unprecedented government crisis. CDU and CSU threaten to break up. Other, inconspicuous things suddenly seem symbolic. The… Continue reading Self-glory is the beginning