Innoviz Establishes Presence in Four New Regions and Enhances Manufacturing Ability, Enabling the Production and Distribution of its LiDAR Technology at Scale – PRNewswire

“Demand for our solid-state LiDAR offerings continues to invigorate the team and take Innoviz to new heights,” said Omer Keilaf, CEO and Co-Founder of Innoviz. “Our latest accomplishments are simply a reflection of the outstandingly successful year we’ve had filled with automaker design wins, Tier 1 supplier partnerships, product innovations and awards, and more. Innoviz… Continue reading Innoviz Establishes Presence in Four New Regions and Enhances Manufacturing Ability, Enabling the Production and Distribution of its LiDAR Technology at Scale – PRNewswire

Industry must rein in spend on electric, self-driving cars -Magna CEO

DETROIT (Reuters) – Global automobile and auto parts makers which want to capitalize on electric and autonomous vehicles need to cut back investments and forge more partnerships instead, the chief executive of global parts supplier Magna International said Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: Magna CEO Don Walker speaks during the company’s Annual Shareholder Meeting in Toronto, May… Continue reading Industry must rein in spend on electric, self-driving cars -Magna CEO

VinFast introduces designs of new affordable car line – http://en.vietnamplus.vn/

VNA Tuesday, January 15, 2019 – 19:52:00 Print A design of VinFast’s Premium vehicle(Photo: vinfast.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s first car manufacturer VinFast, under Vingroup, presented the designs for its new line of vehicles named Premium, and officially launched a contest to select the public’s favourite designs on January 15. The 35 designs for seven… Continue reading VinFast introduces designs of new affordable car line – http://en.vietnamplus.vn/

Magna to Build the Toyota GR Supra

“Magna adds new customer and additional sports car to its complete vehicle assembly line-upProduction to begin in early 2019Further demonstrates the company’s unique position in the industryDETROIT, Jan. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the global automotive industry convenes at the North American International Auto Show and automakers unveil future vehicles, Magna is proud to… Continue reading Magna to Build the Toyota GR Supra

Mahindra Marazzo introduces 8-seater on top-end M8 variant

Mahindra Marazzo introduces 8-seater on top-end M8 variant

Mumbai, January 14, 2019: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, today announced the introduction of the 8-seater option on the top-end M8 variant of its recently-launched Marazzo.

According to Veejay Nakra, Chief of Sales and Marketing – Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., “The globally engineered Marazzo has generated a lot of interest among buyers. This is due to its unique architecture that offers the best of both worlds in the form of car-like ride and handling coupled with the toughness and stability of a body-on-frame construction. The inclusion of the 8-seater option on the top-end M8 variant will further widen the Marazzo’s appeal.”

The M8 variant offers many top-of-the-line features including a 7-inch touch screen infotainment system with Capsense & Haptics technology, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a reverse parking camera with dynamic guidelines, 17-inch alloy wheels, Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs), faux leather seats and window-mounted sunshades for second-row passengers. The M8 8-seater will be priced at Rs. 8,000 more than the M8 7-seater.

The Marazzo is engineered in collaboration with the Mahindra North American Technical Centre and Mahindra Research Valley (Chennai) and is co-designed by the Mahindra Design Studio and the legendary Italian design house Pininfarina, making it a globally engineered product. Its superior value proposition includes a bold, aerodynamic design, smooth ride, agile handling, luxurious space, the quietest cabin in its class and the industry-first Surround Cool Technology.

About Mahindra

The Mahindra Group is a USD 20.7 billion federation of companies that enables people to rise through innovative mobility solutions, driving rural prosperity, enhancing urban living, nurturing new businesses and fostering communities. It has a leadership position in utility vehicles, information technology, financial services and vacation ownership in India and is the world's largest tractor company, by volume. It also enjoys a strong presence in agribusiness, components, commercial vehicles, consulting services, energy, industrial equipment, logistics, real estate, steel, aerospace, defence and two wheelers. Headquartered in India, Mahindra employs over 2,40,000 people across 100 countries.

Learn more about Mahindra on www.mahindra.com / Twitter and Facebook: @MahindraRise

Media contact information:

Mohan Nair
Vice President (Communications)Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Office Direct Line – + 91 22 28468510
Office Email Address – nair.mohan@mahindra.com

600bhp Pininfarina Fittipaldi EF7 track car revealed – Autocar

The Pininfarina Fittipaldi EF7 is a 600bhp naturally-aspirated V8-powered track car, launched in partnership with twice-F1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi and the Italian design house. It’s on show in Geneva. Fittipaldi hopes the EF7 will offer easy-to-access driving thrills for drivers looking for a simple circuit-day ownership experience. Styled by Pininfarina and engineered by HWA, the… Continue reading 600bhp Pininfarina Fittipaldi EF7 track car revealed – Autocar

Jaguar Land Rover car factories resume production – Coventry Telegraph

Production has resumed this week at Jaguar Land Rover’s two Midland car factories following a temporary shutdown. The Coventry car maker’s factories in Solihull and Castle Bromwich both saw shutdowns – Solihull for two weeks and Castle Bromwich for one week. Jaguar Land Rover said the Castle Bromwich shutdown was to coincide with half-term and… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover car factories resume production – Coventry Telegraph

ZF expands Partnership with Microsoft to Develop Digital Services

Whether in the passenger car sector or for commercial vehicles, ZF is well on the road toward Vision Zero. Autonomous vehicles, innovative safety systems and intelligent mobility solutions contribute to a future of road traffic with zero accidents and zero emissions. This will be accompanied by digitalizing the entire value chain. The technological backbone for… Continue reading ZF expands Partnership with Microsoft to Develop Digital Services

FCA Appoints Smiley to Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Chief

January 8, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) today announced that effective immediately Carl Smiley is appointed to the new role of Chief Purchasing & Supply Chain Officer. Smiley is also named to the company’s Group Executive Council (GEC), the highest operational body within FCA.  Smiley… Continue reading FCA Appoints Smiley to Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Chief

Innoviz and HARMAN Partner to Deliver Industry-Leading LiDAR to Automakers – PRNewswire

HARMAN will leverage Innoviz’s LiDAR offerings to further reinforce its position as a leading provider of products and technologies to automakers that help improve vehicle safety, perception, connectivity and experience. Specifically, Innoviz’s LiDAR will enhance HARMAN’s existing ADAS and Automated Driving initiatives, helping deliver superior driver assist features today and Levels 3-5 automation tomorrow. “HARMAN’s… Continue reading Innoviz and HARMAN Partner to Deliver Industry-Leading LiDAR to Automakers – PRNewswire