FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany’s top carmakers including BMW and Volkswagen are looking at ways to speed up development of the next generation of self-driving cars, possibly by even working together, as tech giant Google forges ahead with plans to mass produce such vehicles. FILE PHOTO: Three of the fleet of 600 Waymo Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid… Continue reading UPDATE 1-As Google races ahead, German carmakers look to go faster on autonomous driving
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Waymo plans to open a self-driving car factory in Michigan
Waymo and Magna plan to build thousands of self-driving cars at a factory in southeast Michigan, including autonomous versions of the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan. Waymo, the former Google self-driving project that spun out to become a business under Alphabet, announced Tuesday that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation voted to approve… Continue reading Waymo plans to open a self-driving car factory in Michigan
Growing our team and business in Michigan
Growing our team and business in Michigan Waymo TeamBlockedUnblockFollowFollowingJan 22 In the US, the auto industry is synonymous with Michigan. Auto manufacturing has created hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state and built an economic engine that helps fuel the entire country. Today, Waymo is excited to announce that we’ll grow our business in Michigan,… Continue reading Growing our team and business in Michigan
Cooperation of Magna & Lyft
The cooperation between the supplier Magna and the driving service Lyft is bearing fruit, which will be presented at the NAIAS. The NAIAS, the North America International Auto Show in Detroit, was once the first important auto show of the year. But in the meantime, the CES has outgrown the fair, especially in the area… Continue reading Cooperation of Magna & Lyft
Innoviz Establishes Presence in Four New Regions and Enhances Manufacturing Ability, Enabling the Production and Distribution of its LiDAR Technology at Scale – PRNewswire
“Demand for our solid-state LiDAR offerings continues to invigorate the team and take Innoviz to new heights,” said Omer Keilaf, CEO and Co-Founder of Innoviz. “Our latest accomplishments are simply a reflection of the outstandingly successful year we’ve had filled with automaker design wins, Tier 1 supplier partnerships, product innovations and awards, and more. Innoviz… Continue reading Innoviz Establishes Presence in Four New Regions and Enhances Manufacturing Ability, Enabling the Production and Distribution of its LiDAR Technology at Scale – PRNewswire
Industry must rein in spend on electric, self-driving cars -Magna CEO
DETROIT (Reuters) – Global automobile and auto parts makers which want to capitalize on electric and autonomous vehicles need to cut back investments and forge more partnerships instead, the chief executive of global parts supplier Magna International said Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: Magna CEO Don Walker speaks during the company’s Annual Shareholder Meeting in Toronto, May… Continue reading Industry must rein in spend on electric, self-driving cars -Magna CEO
Magna to Build the Toyota GR Supra
“Magna adds new customer and additional sports car to its complete vehicle assembly line-upProduction to begin in early 2019Further demonstrates the company’s unique position in the industryDETROIT, Jan. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the global automotive industry convenes at the North American International Auto Show and automakers unveil future vehicles, Magna is proud to… Continue reading Magna to Build the Toyota GR Supra
Jaguar Land Rover car factories resume production – Coventry Telegraph
Production has resumed this week at Jaguar Land Rover’s two Midland car factories following a temporary shutdown. The Coventry car maker’s factories in Solihull and Castle Bromwich both saw shutdowns – Solihull for two weeks and Castle Bromwich for one week. Jaguar Land Rover said the Castle Bromwich shutdown was to coincide with half-term and… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover car factories resume production – Coventry Telegraph
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
Innoviz and HARMAN Partner to Deliver Industry-Leading LiDAR to Automakers – PRNewswire
HARMAN will leverage Innoviz’s LiDAR offerings to further reinforce its position as a leading provider of products and technologies to automakers that help improve vehicle safety, perception, connectivity and experience. Specifically, Innoviz’s LiDAR will enhance HARMAN’s existing ADAS and Automated Driving initiatives, helping deliver superior driver assist features today and Levels 3-5 automation tomorrow. “HARMAN’s… Continue reading Innoviz and HARMAN Partner to Deliver Industry-Leading LiDAR to Automakers – PRNewswire