BMW: Innoviz & Magna

The sensors from BMW come from Innoviz and Magna, according to the new contracts. In terms of Lidar refers to the manufacturer BMW his supply of Innoviz or Magna. Magna Icon Radar. Source: Magna BMW should from now on its Lidarsensorik of Innoviz got a lidar manufacturer out Israel, These cooperate including with the supplier… Continue reading BMW: Innoviz & Magna

News Release – Magna and BHAP Create Joint Venture to Supply Door Modules to Automakers in China

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. JV has been awarded door modules business with German OEM New facility planned for the Beijing area 100 new jobs expected, production to begin in 2021 BEIJING, April 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new joint venture between Magna and Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co.,… Continue reading News Release – Magna and BHAP Create Joint Venture to Supply Door Modules to Automakers in China

News Release – Magna Wins LiDAR Business With BMW Group

Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. One of the first serial production contracts for solid-state LiDAR Supports up to L4 and L5 self-driving systems across multiple vehicle platforms Solid-state LiDAR from Innoviz Technologies meets automotive standards in a compact size and at a competitive cost AURORA, Ontario, April 26, 2018 (GLOBE… Continue reading News Release – Magna Wins LiDAR Business With BMW Group

BRIEF-Magna And BHAP Create JV To Supply Door Modules To Automakers In China

April 26 (Reuters) – Magna International Inc: * MAGNA AND BHAP CREATE JOINT VENTURE TO SUPPLY DOOR MODULES TO AUTOMAKERS IN CHINA * MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC – JOINT VENTURE AND PRODUCTION FACILITY WOULD ALLOW BOTH MAGNA AND BHAP TO FURTHER EXPAND PRESENCE IN CHINA * MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC – PRODUCTION WITHIN FACILITY IS SCHEDULED TO… Continue reading BRIEF-Magna And BHAP Create JV To Supply Door Modules To Automakers In China

BMW’s Magna solid-state lidar deal paves the way to autonomy

Many automakers believe that lidar, light-based mapping, is the key to vehicle autonomy. However, lidar is still pretty darn expensive, which makes mass-market adoption difficult. A new kind of lidar could change that, and BMW is ready to adopt it. Magna and Innoviz Technologies announced today that the two companies will provide BMW with solid-state… Continue reading BMW’s Magna solid-state lidar deal paves the way to autonomy

Innoviz inks deal putting its solid-state lidar in BMW autonomous cars

In a recent press release, automotive supplier Magna and its partner Innoviz announced a deal to supply the BMW Group with solid-state lidar sensors for its upcoming autonomous vehicle production. The contract is one of the first in the industry for production of solid-state lidar at scale. We last heard from Innoviz in September of… Continue reading Innoviz inks deal putting its solid-state lidar in BMW autonomous cars

BMW is working with LiDAR company Innoviz to make self-driving cars

BMW has already made clear its intent to launch self-driving cars by 2021. Now, the automaker has decided on solid-state LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and computer vision tech from startup Innoviz to enable its Level 3 – 5 autonomous vehicles to “see” their surroundings. For clarity, level 3 involves highly-automated driving, level four… Continue reading BMW is working with LiDAR company Innoviz to make self-driving cars

Ford Launches Single Distribution Channel in China; Names New Leaders for China, Middle East & Africa, and Marketing

Ford and its China partners establish new single distribution operation for the world’s largest automobile market designed to significantly improve customer experience, brand consistency and efficiency Ford hires two proven auto industry leaders to spearhead its business in Ford Greater China; Henry Li as vice president, Marketing and Sales, and Richard Chen as vice president,… Continue reading Ford Launches Single Distribution Channel in China; Names New Leaders for China, Middle East & Africa, and Marketing

Jaguar E-Pace

For an idea of the scale of ambition embodied in the new Jaguar E-Pace, consider that 80% of those who choose to buy one over, say, an Audi Q3 or BMW X1 will be new to Jaguar showrooms. ‘Conquest customers’, as they’re dispassionately known within the industry. That’s a mighty statistic even for a car… Continue reading Jaguar E-Pace

Infotainment: Shell allows payment on the dashboard

From the summer of 2018, Chevy owners can use the infotainment screen to pay for the gas they want to tap from the fuel pump. It is not possible without getting out, but the system is without Smartphone available. April 20, 2018, 7:11 am, Andreas Donath Petrol in the car pay at Shell (Image: Shell)… Continue reading Infotainment: Shell allows payment on the dashboard