Magna’s new CEO Swamy Kotagiri on what’s next for him and the auto industry. Video Transcript ADAM SHAPIRO: Swamy Kotagiri is joining us right now. And there’s a lot going on in the US automotive industry. But your company, it’s more than just parts. It’s the technological expertise, and the software, and the different kinds… Continue reading Magna CEO on what’s next for the auto industry
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Waymo is dropping the term ‘self-driving,’ but not everyone in the industry is on board
Waymo will no longer use the term ‘self-driving’ to describe the technology it has been developing for more than a decade, opting instead for ‘autonomous.’ The Alphabet company said that this seemingly small shift is an important effort to clarify what the technology does and doesn’t do. It’s also been viewed as an attempt distance… Continue reading Waymo is dropping the term ‘self-driving,’ but not everyone in the industry is on board
German Handelsblatt: “Hyperscreen” in EQS: Mercedes electric flagship shows off a giant screen001063
Daimler’s electric flagship Daimler boss Ola Källenius reveals what will be in the new EQS. (Photo: AP) Munich Three letters are supposed to make Tesla fearful: EQS. Behind the abbreviation is the first fully electric model from the Stuttgart-based car maker Daimler, which is built on a platform for electric vehicles. The EQS is the… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: “Hyperscreen” in EQS: Mercedes electric flagship shows off a giant screen001063
@VW Group: New ŠKODA AUTO SUV for the Indian market is named KUSHAQ
The release of the new KUSHAQ is about to ring in a new era for ŠKODA AUTO on the Indian subcontinent. This is the region where the Czech car manufacturer oversees all Volkswagen Group activities within the scope of the INDIA 2.0 project, which encompasses a model offensive consisting of four new ŠKODA and Volkswagen… Continue reading @VW Group: New ŠKODA AUTO SUV for the Indian market is named KUSHAQ
Skoda’s upcoming SUV for India is the Kushaq
Skoda Auto India has christened its midsized SUV, the first vehicle designed and developed under the purview of the ‘India 2.0′ project, as the ‘Skoda Kushaq’. The naming nomenclature derives its origin from Sanskrit, and the word ‘Kushak’ denotes ‘King’ or ‘Emperor’. Also, the anointment with ‘K’ at the very start and ‘Q’ at the… Continue reading Skoda’s upcoming SUV for India is the Kushaq
@VW Group: Brake or coast? Intelligent regenerative braking on the Volkswagen ID.4
Jan 6, 2021 In the default driving mode, the vehicle coasts in the majority of cases when lifting off the accelerator pedal Brake energy recuperation maximizes at up to 0.13 g on lift off, close to 0.3 g when using the brake pedal Braking characteristics are tailored to the needs of most drivers Wolfsburg —… Continue reading @VW Group: Brake or coast? Intelligent regenerative braking on the Volkswagen ID.4
Chinese EV maker Xpeng and rivals bet on European market
PARIS — For years, Chinese automobile makers have failed to enter the European market, known to be mature and conservative. But last year’s unexpected boom in sales of electric vehicles in Europe is expected to change the game. One of China’s major EV makers, Xpeng, announced late December that it would start delivering its G3… Continue reading Chinese EV maker Xpeng and rivals bet on European market
Italy’s CNH Industrial revives talks to sell truckmaker Iveco to China’s FAW
CNH Industrial is in talks with China’s FAW over the future of truckmaker Iveco, the Italian-American group said on Wednesday after sources told Reuters it had revived previously aborted negotiations. A spokesman for CNH Industrial – whose new CEO, Scott W. Wine, took office this week – confirmed that the group is in preliminary discussions over… Continue reading Italy’s CNH Industrial revives talks to sell truckmaker Iveco to China’s FAW
Volkswagen CEO Delivers Wake-Up Call on Capital Markets Dilemma – Bloomberg
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@VW Group: Volkswagen of America reports Q4 and 2020 year-end sales results
Jan 5, 2021 CLICK HERE FOR PDF Volkswagen of America Q4 2020 Sales * Discontinued model sales include the Beetle, Beetle Convertible, CC, Golf SportWagen, Tiguan Limited and Touareg vehicles. About VolkswagenFounded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America and a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, with… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen of America reports Q4 and 2020 year-end sales results