How hackers could have remotely controlled millions of cars

Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images Car owners, are you sitting down? Cybersecurity researchers recently reported a flaw in a website — operated by automaker Kia — that enabled them to remotely control key functions of millions of cars. The full report, published on the personal blog of Sam Curry — one of the researchers — offers a… Continue reading How hackers could have remotely controlled millions of cars

Ineos marches into China with Grenadier

Michael Peng, general manager of Ineos Automotive China, explains the British company’s China business plan in Beijing on Sept 25, 2024. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] Ineos Automotive launched its off-roader, the Grenadier, on Wednesday in Beijing, marking the British carmaker’s foray into the world’s largest vehicle market. The model, available in three variants, is priced… Continue reading Ineos marches into China with Grenadier

Gimme #5! smart launches its largest model

EV brand smart starts pre-sales of the #5 SUV on Sept 20 in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cm] The electric vehicle brand, smart, owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, started pre-sales of the #5 SUV in Chinese market on Friday. With a starting pre-sale price of 245,000 yuan ($34,800), the mid-size pure electric SUV is the… Continue reading Gimme #5! smart launches its largest model

After-sales service of gasoline cars better, says report

A view of a model of the Defender 130 by British premium carmaker Jaguar Land Rover. [PHOTO/CHINA DAILY] Gasoline vehicle manufacturers are improving their after-sales service to retain customers amid fierce competition in the Chinese vehicle market, according to a J.D. Power study. The J.D. Power 2024 China Customer Service Index Study, released on Thursday,… Continue reading After-sales service of gasoline cars better, says report

German FAZ: Finally the car drives itself007775

Slow traffic in slightly rainy weather in Berlin. We are driving on the 115 Autobahn in an EQS from Mercedes-Benz and are now doing what is normally strictly forbidden: We are surfing the Internet on the large on-board monitor, reading the news on faz.net and keeping an eye on our smartphone at the same time.… Continue reading German FAZ: Finally the car drives itself007775

Mercedes could axe GLC, GLE coupé-SUVs

Mercedes-Benz is considering retiring the GLC Coupé and larger GLE Coupé from its line-up in a continuation of its model consolidation plans, according to officials from the German car maker. The two combustion-engined coupé-SUVs are said to be at the “top of the list” of existing models facing the chop as Mercedes continues the process… Continue reading Mercedes could axe GLC, GLE coupé-SUVs

Hyundai Mobis Becomes the ‘First Asian Company’ to Receive Cybersecurity Certification from European Automotive Association

Proactively responding to the strengthening trend of vehicle security, securing certification in Europe that leads global standards  Established dedicated cybersecurity organization and system, continuously strengthening vehicle security management capabilities for the ‘smartphone on wheels’ SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Mobis (KRX: 012330), Hyundai Mobis has become the first Asian automotive supplier to… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis Becomes the ‘First Asian Company’ to Receive Cybersecurity Certification from European Automotive Association

German Manager Magazine: News about Mercedes, BMW, ZF and the management secret of the Bosch old master003595

Dear reader, The car manufacturer VW and the supplier ZF Friedrichshafen each have more than 10,000 jobs at stake, Continental cannot escape its losses in the car business, and the profit warnings from Mercedes and BMW are shaking the stock market. In view of this mixed situation, Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (55) invited… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: News about Mercedes, BMW, ZF and the management secret of the Bosch old master003595

Eficode’s revenue grew over 51% last financial year, fueled by development tools going to the cloud

AI is now part of software development, integrated into both tools and development culture HELSINKI, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Eficode grew by more than 51% last year, increasing revenue from €189.7 million to €287.2 million. Over the past four years, Eficode’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was over 75%. Profitable, strong international growth Last fiscal… Continue reading Eficode’s revenue grew over 51% last financial year, fueled by development tools going to the cloud

Eficode’s revenue grew over 51% last financial year, fueled by development tools going to the cloud

AI is now part of software development, integrated into both tools and development culture HELSINKI, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Eficode grew by more than 51% last year, increasing revenue from €189.7 million to €287.2 million. Over the past four years, Eficode’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was over 75%. Profitable, strong international growth Last fiscal… Continue reading Eficode’s revenue grew over 51% last financial year, fueled by development tools going to the cloud