AM General Showcasing the European Debut of HUMVEE NXT 360 at DSEI 2021

“We are very excited to exhibit, in-person, at DSEI 2021,” said Nguyen Trinh, AM General Executive Vice President of International Defense. “After an extremely difficult year, it will be great to speak with customers directly and showcase our latest products, like the NXT 360 which has a truly innovative design that disrupts the perceptions of… Continue reading AM General Showcasing the European Debut of HUMVEE NXT 360 at DSEI 2021

Gentex Targets Light Commercial Vehicles for Its Digital Rearview Mirrors – GlobeNewswire

ZEELAND, Mich., Sept. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market is experiencing significant growth, fueled in part by the rise in e-commerce, commercial and third-party logistics services, and the “last-mile” delivery market. Subsequently, automotive supplier Gentex Corporation anticipates increased demand for its digital vision solutions designed to address the unique… Continue reading Gentex Targets Light Commercial Vehicles for Its Digital Rearview Mirrors – GlobeNewswire

Baidu Opens Robotaxi Service in Shanghai with Apollo Go Ride-Hailing Platform

The Shanghai operation will include 150 stations opened in phases throughout the city to provide users convenient access to residential areas, commercial areas, offices and public transportation. Passengers can use the service from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day of the week. This announcement comes on the heels of another milestone for Baidu Apollo… Continue reading Baidu Opens Robotaxi Service in Shanghai with Apollo Go Ride-Hailing Platform

German Manager Magazin: Sixt and Mobileye cooperate on Robotaxis: How Munich is to become the stronghold of autonomous driving001104

From big hype to quiet withdrawal – this is how, at least in the end, the relationship between German car manufacturers and taxi services with self-driving vehicles could be described. In order to stand up to the Google subsidiary Waymo with its robotaxis, German automakers had been practicing strong announcements for years: Daimler and Bosch,… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Sixt and Mobileye cooperate on Robotaxis: How Munich is to become the stronghold of autonomous driving001104

@VW Group: Porsche to present its future-driven Mission R concept study003811

06/09/2021 Right on time for the start of the IAA MOBILITY 2021 in Munich (from 7 to 12 September), Porsche is to provide a spectacular look into the automotive future. The Mission R concept car combines state-of-the-art technologies and sustainable materials, such as natural fibre-reinforced plastics, with a passion for racing. In addition to a… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche to present its future-driven Mission R concept study003811

Tesla rolls out Full Self Driving 10 beta with more confident decision making

If Tesla’s last big Full Self Driving beta was about enabling more semi-autonomous features off the highway, its newest release is focused more on helping you trust those features. Electrek notes Tesla has started rolling out a Full Self Driving 10 beta that, from early reports, appears to make smarter and more confident decisions off… Continue reading Tesla rolls out Full Self Driving 10 beta with more confident decision making

@VW Group: Audi discusses social aspect of autonomous driving with experts at the IAA003807

The steering wheel retracts as if by magic, the driver’s seat slides into a comfortable position, and the car keeps on driving by itself. With its fully electric show car, the Audi grandsphere concept, the premium carmaker is showing at the IAA how the interior of the vehicle will change in the future as the… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi discusses social aspect of autonomous driving with experts at the IAA003807

@VW Group: Vocational training at Audi: launching the careers of tomorrow003806

This fall, 694 vocational trainees and 42 cooperative education students will take the first step toward launching their careers at Audi’s Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm sites. Thanks to customized training content, the digital transformation is starting right at the beginning of their professional activities – just like in 2020, for example, young people are once again… Continue reading @VW Group: Vocational training at Audi: launching the careers of tomorrow003806

Mercedes G-Class electric, the EQG concept debuts in Monaco

3 ‘of reading The electric Mercedes G-Class becomes reality at the Monaco Motor Show. For now it is a concept but it has all the characteristics to become reality. Christened the Mercedes EQG concept, the electric off-road vehicle of the Star brand combines the iconic design with lithium-ion battery-powered propulsion. During the world premiere of… Continue reading Mercedes G-Class electric, the EQG concept debuts in Monaco

German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess: Paint on the private house of VW boss Herbert Diess001102

On the private house of Volkswagen-Boss Herbert Diess (62) a paint attack was carried out in Munich. Unknown perpetrators had written “Expropriate” in red on the entrance door, a spokesman for the car manufacturer confirmed. The graffiti were immediately removed. The company condemned the attack. The online magazine “Business Insider” also reported that the perpetrators… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess: Paint on the private house of VW boss Herbert Diess001102