*/ ]]> Michael Lohscheller Opel Post: Mr. Lohscheller, further negotiations are going on this week with IG Metall. Where are we standing? Michael Lohscheller: The talks with our social partners in Germany are now in a decisive phase. After the good solutions that we have agreed upon together at our European locations, the result of… Continue reading “We want to invest in Germany”
Category: Automotive
Luminar’s New Lidar Could Dominate the Self-Driving Car Market
Self-driving cars are nearly ready for primetime, and so are the laser sensors that help them see the world. Lidar, which builds a 3-D map of a car’s surroundings by firing millions of laser points a second and measuring how long they take to bounce back, has been in development since 2005, when a guy… Continue reading Luminar’s New Lidar Could Dominate the Self-Driving Car Market
Luminar puts its lidar tech into production through acquisitions and smart engineering
When Luminar came out of stealth last year with its built-from-scratch lidar system, it seemed to beat established players like Velodyne at their own game — but at great expense and with no capability to build at scale. After the tech proved itself on the road, however, Luminar got to work making its device better,… Continue reading Luminar puts its lidar tech into production through acquisitions and smart engineering
Brabham Automotive BT62 to be shown in public next month
Brabham Automotive has confirmed that it will provide the public with viewing access to its BT62 project after its official unveiling on 2 May, which will take place at a yet-to-be-announced London venue. Details for the model, which the public will be able to view on 4-5 May, have been kept secret by the brand, but it’s expected to be… Continue reading Brabham Automotive BT62 to be shown in public next month
The purchase intention of hybrid and electric cars exceeds that of diesel and equals gasoline
Published 04/12/2018 12:58:02 ET Only 7% think of the electric as their next car MADRID, 12 Apr (EUROPA PRESS) – 36% of Spanish consumers intend to buy a hybrid or electric vehicle, over 26% who intend to buy a diesel car and about 37% of respondents who think about buying a gasoline car, according to… Continue reading The purchase intention of hybrid and electric cars exceeds that of diesel and equals gasoline
“No One Can Take This Experience From Me”
*/ ]]> Always up-to-date: Sven Lüchtenborg posts pictures from his performances on the talent show on his Instagram feed, like this one from the first recall in South Africa. More than 1,600 followers: The 22-year-old has thus created an impressive following on his YouTube channel. It was close, but it’s over.Opel employee Sven Lüchtenborg Germany… Continue reading “No One Can Take This Experience From Me”
Tesla aims to begin Model Y SUV production in November 2019, sources say (TSLA)
AP Photo/Jeff Chiu Tesla aims to begin producing its Model Y SUV in November 2019, sources told Reuters. Reuters has learned the Silicon Valley company led by Chief Executive Elon Musk is accepting preliminary bids for supplier contracts on the Model Y, a compact crossover companion to the Model 3 sedan. The new Model Y… Continue reading Tesla aims to begin Model Y SUV production in November 2019, sources say (TSLA)
Versatile and economical: the WORKER special models.
The aroma of herbs and spices fills the air. The kitchen at a caterer in the mediaeval town of Esslingen am Neckar is a hive of activity. The freshly prepared food is quickly packed into Styrofoam boxes. Moments later, the Citan WORKER winds its way through the historical town’s narrow streets to the customer’s location.… Continue reading Versatile and economical: the WORKER special models.
PSA boss Carlos Tavares: electric cars could be more problematic than people think
Industry by Jim Holder, Autocar UK Apr 12, 2018 The DS E-Tense electric supercar came as evidence of PSA’s push for electrification Jaguar’s electric I-Pace is expected to be one of the market’s fastest-selling EVs The switch from the combustion engine to electrified powertrains will bring greater societal issues than the car industry alone can… Continue reading PSA boss Carlos Tavares: electric cars could be more problematic than people think
Sensoro Completes Multi-Million Dollar Series C Financing
Sensoro, a Seattle, WA-based Internet of Things technology service provider, completed a multi-million dollar Series C round of financing. Backers included Baidu Ventures, Northern Light Venture Capital, Robert Bosch Venture Capital and Chaos Investment, among other institutions. The company intends to use the funds to continue developing IoT technology, accelerate the global expansion of its… Continue reading Sensoro Completes Multi-Million Dollar Series C Financing