Bosch accelerates software development for automated driving with acquisition of Five

Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. According to preliminary figures, it generated sales of 45.4 billion euros in 2021, and thus contributed 58 percent of total sales from operations. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility that is… Continue reading Bosch accelerates software development for automated driving with acquisition of Five

Cruise expands Walmart autonomous delivery pilot in Arizona

Cruise, the self-driving car unit of General Motors, has expanded its autonomous delivery pilot with Walmart in Arizona. The company will now be doing limited deliveries for customers in Chandler, in addition to Scottsdale. The news comes a couple of months after Cruise had teased the expansion at a public meeting with Arizona state legislators,… Continue reading Cruise expands Walmart autonomous delivery pilot in Arizona

Toyota unveils first electric vehicle since RAV4 EV in 2014

Detroit — Toyota, the top-selling automaker in the U.S., is rolling out its first fully electric vehicle in eight years. The company on Tuesday unveiled the battery-powered bZ4X small SUV, which starts at $42,000 and can go up to 252 miles per charge. The bZ4X, which will be sold globally, adds to the 38 electric… Continue reading Toyota unveils first electric vehicle since RAV4 EV in 2014

@VW Group: Save the date: the online world premiere of the Audi urbansphere concept004896

Audi’s family of new concept vehicles is growing by one model: Following the Audi skysphere concept and the Audi grandsphere concept, the Four Rings are now introducing the Audi urbansphere concept. The sphere family of concept vehicles offer a look at the future of Audi’s design and illustrate how Audi is defining the progressive premium… Continue reading @VW Group: Save the date: the online world premiere of the Audi urbansphere concept004896

@Fisker: California EV Company Fisker (NYSE: FSR) Selects Hyderabad as Headquarters for Initial Operations in India000075

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #EVs–Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (“Fisker”) – passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – has established its India headquarters in the southern city of Hyderabad, Telangana State. “Our expansion into India represents both a strategic market opportunity and a significant boost to our global engineering capabilities,”… Continue reading @Fisker: California EV Company Fisker (NYSE: FSR) Selects Hyderabad as Headquarters for Initial Operations in India000075

@Toyota: The Future is Now: Toyota Launches All-New bZ4X SUV Battery-Electric Vehicle

All-electric bZ4X arrives at U.S. dealers this Spring EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles per charge for XLE FWD Bold, SUV design with premium finishes Impressive AWD capability with X-MODE® system Accelerating Toyota’s global commitment toward carbon neutrality PLANO, Texas (April 12, 2022) – The all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV not only looks to further… Continue reading @Toyota: The Future is Now: Toyota Launches All-New bZ4X SUV Battery-Electric Vehicle

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis &You, Sales and Services and FIDCAR Form After-sales Predictive Marketing Partnership003569

Key milestone in the unfolding of Stellantis &You, Sales and Services’ strategic plan Innovative, European-wide, commercial agreement in the domain of after-sales predictive marketing Significant lever to develop customer satisfaction and after-sales revenue AMSTERDAM-LONDON – FIDCAR, a start-up belonging to the group MotorK, leader of SaaS1 solutions of Automotive distribution in the EMEA region (listed… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis &You, Sales and Services and FIDCAR Form After-sales Predictive Marketing Partnership003569

Autonomous car flees police control?

An autonomous vehicle from the company Cruise is said to have fled from a police check – but it is not really. In California, licensed companies are allowed to drive cars without security guards on board. Besides for example Waymo has also Cruise on behalf of GM such permission. Pony.ai lost its license recently because… Continue reading Autonomous car flees police control?

Bosch picks up Five.ai after the self-driving startup pivoted to B2B and then put itself up for sale

Consolidation is moving ahead in the world of autonomous driving, with the latest development coming out of Europe. Today, Bosch announced that it would be acquiring Five.ai, the autonomous driving startup that started with big ambitions to build and operate its own fleet of robotaxis but ultimately pivoted to focusing on technology development as a… Continue reading Bosch picks up Five.ai after the self-driving startup pivoted to B2B and then put itself up for sale

Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama to Launch First U.S. Built Santa Fe Hybrid

The addition of the Santa Fe Hybrid will mark the beginning of Hyundai’s electric vehicle production in the United States. The latest milestone for HMMA received the green light during a recent project agreement signing ceremony with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey at the state capitol and was announced by José Muñoz, president and CEO, Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama to Launch First U.S. Built Santa Fe Hybrid