NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota Motor said Thursday it will reduce global production for September by 40% from its previous plan, as the spread of the coronavirus in Southeast Asia adds to supply troubles for Japan’s top automaker. The maker of the Prius hybrid and the RAV4 SUV planned to build nearly 900,000 automobiles for the… Continue reading Toyota to cut global output 40% in September on ASEAN outbreaks
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AI-packed ‘robocar’ puts Baidu in the self-driving fast lane
BEIJING — The vehicle has no steering wheel nor a gas or brake pedal, but the AI-loaded concept dubbed “robocar” unveiled Wednesday by Baidu, the Chinese company best known for its search engine, showcases its advances in an eight-year effort to develop autonomous-driving technology. The debut of the futuristic car coincides with Baidu’s renewed push to produce electric vehicles through… Continue reading AI-packed ‘robocar’ puts Baidu in the self-driving fast lane
Volkswagen and Toyota face production cuts due to chip shortage
Automotive industry Volkswagen and Toyota face production cuts due to chip shortage World’s largest carmaker will slash output by 40% in September as Covid-19 outbreaks hit semiconductor supplies Volkswagen said it cannot rule out further changes to its production line, such as this one in Dresden for the electric ID.3. Photograph: Matthias Rietschel/Reuters Volkswagen said… Continue reading Volkswagen and Toyota face production cuts due to chip shortage
PayByPhone Brings A Contactless Parking Experience to University of Illinois Urbana College
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Students and visitors of University of Illinois Urbana College, will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, is expanding to over 2400 parking spaces across campus. Enabling secure contactless parking 7 days a week to students, faculty and… Continue reading PayByPhone Brings A Contactless Parking Experience to University of Illinois Urbana College
Autos & Transportation · 4:05 PM UTCCOVID-fuelled semiconductor crunch chips away at carmakersIn grim warnings this week, major carmakers including To…
A car is pictured at the Toyota assembly plant in Zarate, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina March 15, 2021. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) – In grim warnings this week, major carmakers including Toyota (7203.T) and Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) offered fresh evidence that the auto industry remains firmly in the grip of an… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 4:05 PM UTCCOVID-fuelled semiconductor crunch chips away at carmakersIn grim warnings this week, major carmakers including To…
Toyota to reduce production in Japan and North America due to chip shortage
Toyota said Thursday that it would reduce production in Japan and North America due to a shortage of semiconductor chips, a sign that even the best-run supply chains are being affected by the shortage. In Japan, the automaker will reduce production by 40 percent later this month and into September, which will affect most of… Continue reading Toyota to reduce production in Japan and North America due to chip shortage
RepairSmith raises $42M Series B to bring auto repair to customers’ doorsteps
Needing to get your car fixed is like having a toothache: It’s painful, hard to ignore and likely means someone messing around under the hood. RepairSmith, launched in 2019, wants to make that process a little smoother through its mobile auto repair service that sends a mechanic right to the driver’s home. The startup is… Continue reading RepairSmith raises $42M Series B to bring auto repair to customers’ doorsteps
VW might have to cut production further due to chip shortage
The auto industry is facing renewed strains after a recovery in demand stretched supply chains earlier this year, with COVID-19 outbreaks in Asia hitting both chip production and operations at commercial ports. BERLIN: Volkswagen may need to cut production further due to a semiconductor supply crunch, the German carmaker said on Thursday, after a report… Continue reading VW might have to cut production further due to chip shortage
Volkswagen India plots Virtus sedan reveal in February 2022, launch by April
Even as Volkswagen India rolled out its first and highly localised Taigun from its Chakan, Pune plant yesterday, the German carmaker has begun gearing up for its next product launch – the Virtus sedan. Autocar India, sister title to Autocar Professional, has confirmed that this new sedan will see a global debut sometime in February next… Continue reading Volkswagen India plots Virtus sedan reveal in February 2022, launch by April
Autos & Transportation · 8:20 AM UTCVW might have to cut production further due to chip shortageVolkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) may need to cut production furt…
A new Volkswagen Crafter production line is seen at the newly opened Volkswagen factory in Wrzesnia near Poznan, Poland September 9, 2016. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo BERLIN, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) may need to cut production further due to a semiconductor supply crunch, the German carmaker said on Thursday, after a report that Toyota… Continue reading Autos & Transportation · 8:20 AM UTCVW might have to cut production further due to chip shortageVolkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) may need to cut production furt…