AutoX, the Hong Kong and San Jose, Calif.-based autonomous vehicle technology company, is pushing past its grocery delivery roots and into the AV supplier and robotaxi business. And now, it’s taking its business to Europe. AutoX has partnered with NEVS — the Swedish holding company and electric vehicle manufacturer that bought Saab’s assets out of… Continue reading Self-driving startup AutoX expands beyond deliveries and sets its sights on Europe
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After Baidu tie-up, BMW taps Tencent for autonomous driving in China
China is BMW’s largest market, and the German automaker knows in order to capture the country’s demanding consumers, its future models must support robust autonomous driving capability. But to build it itself in China is hardly possible. The success of autonomous driving relies in part on high-definition mapping, a process that requires an expansive collection… Continue reading After Baidu tie-up, BMW taps Tencent for autonomous driving in China
BMW Group partnership for future mobility: Joining hands with Tencent to build BMW Group China High Performance D³ platform.
Beijing. BMW China Automotive Trading Ltd. and Tencent signed an agreement in Beijing on Friday, 19 July to work together on building the BMW Group China High Performance D³ platform. The BMW Group will use the platform to develop automated driving technologies and products which suit the complex local traffic conditions and meet local customer… Continue reading BMW Group partnership for future mobility: Joining hands with Tencent to build BMW Group China High Performance D³ platform.
Pedestrian collision puts Vienna’s driverless bus trial on hold
A self-driving bus trial taking place in Vienna, Austria, has been paused after an incident occurred between a pedestrian and one of the vehicles, reports Bloomberg. On Thursday morning a 30-year-old woman collided with the bus, which is operated by the self-driving startup Navya, sustaining minor injuries. The city’s transit authority has paused the trials… Continue reading Pedestrian collision puts Vienna’s driverless bus trial on hold
Self-driving tech slams into wall of human behaviour
A YEAR ago, Detroit and Silicon Valley had visions of putting thousands of self-driving taxis on the road in 2019, ushering in an age of driverless cars.General Motors announced that it would also start a taxi service by the end of this year with vehicles, developed by its Cruise division, that have no steering wheels or pedals.Tesla believes its new self-driving system, based on a computer chip it designed, and the data it gathers from Tesla cars now on the road will enable the company to start offering fully autonomous driving next year.
Press: A Smooth Ride into the Future: The Networked ZF Chassis Focuses on Occupant Comfort
What today offers a significant comfort plus for both drivers and occupants on long journeys or vacation is also an essential prerequisite for the future acceptance of autonomous driving: being able to sit in the passenger area of a car, liberated from all factors that can act on a vehicle as the result of bends,… Continue reading Press: A Smooth Ride into the Future: The Networked ZF Chassis Focuses on Occupant Comfort
Hyundai Motor and Intelligent Mobility Accelerator: first results
Hyundai Motor announces results of its first partnership with the Intelligent Mobility (IM) Accelerator programme The third cohort of IM Accelerator partner companies officially started on July 3rd Through its partnership with IM Accelerator, Hyundai demonstrates its commitment to scouting and supporting disruptive mobility technologies in the UK 17 July 2019 – Hyundai Motor has… Continue reading Hyundai Motor and Intelligent Mobility Accelerator: first results
Renault’s Senard expects Nissan’s new board to embrace alliance
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) is confident that alliance partner Nissan’s (7201.T) new board will work to reinforce their partnership as it struggles to turn the page on the Carlos Ghosn scandal, Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard gestures at the end of a joint news conference in… Continue reading Renault’s Senard expects Nissan’s new board to embrace alliance
Ford Increases Ranger Production as European Sales Hit Record
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Ford Increases Ranger Production as European Sales Hit Record
Ford is adding a third shift and increasing production capacity at its Silverton Assembly Plant in South Africa to meet growing demand for the new Ranger and Ranger Raptor. Ranger sales set a year-to-date record in Ford’s 20 European markets, hitting the highest level since the truck was first introduced in 1999. Ranger is Europe’s best-selling pickup truck with 30.4% market share, according to the latest data available from the end of May 2019.
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Continental Develops Adaptive Voice-Activated Digital Companion for Use in Cars
Smart and adaptive driver assistance system enables natural dialog, understands multiple questions in one sentence and detects logical connections Distraction-free operation via smart voice control enhances road safety Hybrid solution with cloud connection, enabling driver and vehicle to understand each other – even in dead spots Wetzlar, July 18, 2019. Where not long ago it… Continue reading Continental Develops Adaptive Voice-Activated Digital Companion for Use in Cars