Skoda Auto’s latest tech update is a swarm data intelligence-based service to warn drivers of slippery roads. The Czech carmaker’s ‘Local Hazard Information Service’ provides drivers with detailed information about current road conditions. The system collects and evaluates anonymous data and, if necessary, warns of a slippery road surface or road damage via the infotainment… Continue reading Skoda uses swarm data intelligence to warn drivers of slippery roads
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Citroen India sells 230 C5 Aircross SUVs in April
French carmaker Citroen, which embarked on its India journey with introduction of the C5 Aircross SUV in April with over 1,000 claimed pre-bookings, has sold 230 units in its first month. Autocar Professional has learnt that the company had produced an estimated 280 vehicles at its plant in Tamil Nadu last month, out of which 230… Continue reading Citroen India sells 230 C5 Aircross SUVs in April
@VW Group: “UNLOCK ANY ROAD JAPAN” Urus expedition over 6.500 Km across Japan003148
Tokyo, May 25 2021 – Automobili Lamborghini Japan launched the cross-Japan project UNLOCK ANY ROAD JAPAN: a route of more than 6,500 km aboard the Super SUV Urus, which started 26 April from Fukoka, taking in 17 different stages before ending 23 May in Tokyo. The relay-style drive was undertaken by automotive, lifestyle and fashion… Continue reading @VW Group: “UNLOCK ANY ROAD JAPAN” Urus expedition over 6.500 Km across Japan003148
@VW Group: Volkswagen presents the ID.4 EV and 1979 Elektrotransporter at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance003148
May 25, 2021 ID.4 displayed in parade of breakthrough modern electric vehicles EPRI-TVA Bus shown publicly for the first time Two models demonstrate nearly six decades of EV development Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America proudly presented the past and future of electric vehicles at this weekend’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, displaying a 1979 Elektrotransporter… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen presents the ID.4 EV and 1979 Elektrotransporter at Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance003148
@VW Group: Update on COVID-19: ŠKODA AUTO invites journalists to a digital roundtable003148
[embedded content] ŠKODA AUTO invites journalists and media representatives to a digital roundtable to give an update on its fight against the coronavirus. The event will include presentations by Maren Gräf Board Member for Human Resources, Jaroslav Povšík the KOVO MB Union’s Chairman, Miroslav Kroupa Head of Brand Management, Jiří Prokop Head of Health Services… Continue reading @VW Group: Update on COVID-19: ŠKODA AUTO invites journalists to a digital roundtable003148
@VW Group: Progressive and sporty into the new model year: The Audi e-tron S line black edition003148
A progressive, profoundly sporty exterior look with a black Singleframe and black side mirror caps, an interior with orange accents – Audi presents its fully electric SUV models e-tron and e-tron Sportback in the S line black edition. Presales just started in Germany and other European markets. The S line black edition highlights the sporty… Continue reading @VW Group: Progressive and sporty into the new model year: The Audi e-tron S line black edition003148
In Paradise and beyond, wage hikes lag global recovery
That perception is in turn reflected in weak or even negative wage pressures: Wages rose a meagre 0.2% in March year-on-year after falls of 0.4% in 2019 and 1.2% in 2020. Faced with shortages of hospitality staff, Australia’s Queensland state wants to lure chefs, bartenders and tour guides to its sun-kissed beaches with a “Work… Continue reading In Paradise and beyond, wage hikes lag global recovery
Exclusive: Ford follows GM, VW with two new dedicated EV platforms by 2025 – sources
By Paul Lienert, Ben Klayman 4 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co will announce on Wednesday that it is developing two dedicated all-electric vehicle platforms, one for full-size trucks and SUVs, the other for cars and smaller SUVs, as part of a strategy to catch General Motors Co, Volkswagen AG and Tesla Inc… Continue reading Exclusive: Ford follows GM, VW with two new dedicated EV platforms by 2025 – sources
Why today is the golden age of the electric car startup — and the big automakers’ century of dominance may be at an end
Electric vehicles have far fewer parts and require less labor to build than gas cars. EV startups are using special purpose acquisition corporations to tap the capital markets. New auto entrants must overcome barriers such as laws prohibiting company-owned stores. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Tucker, DeLorean, Kaiser-Frazer, Avanti. The American auto industry… Continue reading Why today is the golden age of the electric car startup — and the big automakers’ century of dominance may be at an end
Enormous Benefits of Voice Command, Gesture Recognition to Improve Vehicle Safety Several Times to Open Tremendous Opportunities in Automotive Human Machine Interface Market, Explains Projected Valuation at US$ 26 Bn by 2031 – TMR
ALBANY, N.Y., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Automotive Human Machine Interface Market – Overview Simply put, human machine interface (HMI) for automotive enables a smarter, safer, and more enjoyable driving experience. The gamut of offerings of human machine interface for automotive allows drivers and passengers to interact with the vehicle in a far more natural… Continue reading Enormous Benefits of Voice Command, Gesture Recognition to Improve Vehicle Safety Several Times to Open Tremendous Opportunities in Automotive Human Machine Interface Market, Explains Projected Valuation at US$ 26 Bn by 2031 – TMR