By: Alex Roy via the No Parking Podcast Self-driving cars could unlock new opportunities for immersive, in-vehicle entertainment. Barak Moffit is among the crew behind the scenes at Universal Music Group helping imagine how music may one day meet the road. (Pexels) Everyone loves listening to music in cars, and ever since self-driving cars moved from fantasy… Continue reading @Ford: The Future Of Music In Cars with Barak Moffitt
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Uber: Independent couriers’ reaction to employee reclassification: learnings from Geneva
By Alison Stein, Economist at Uber We’ve written before about the impact of switching from a system where independent contractors can use platforms like Uber to one where they have to be traditional employees. In California, our analysis has shown that such a switch would result in a 76% reduction in work opportunities for drivers, due… Continue reading Uber: Independent couriers’ reaction to employee reclassification: learnings from Geneva
Li Auto Aims to Extend Lead in Chinese EV Market with NVIDIA DRIVE
One of the leading EV startups in China is charging up its compute capabilities. Li Auto announced today it would develop its next generation of electric vehicles using the high-performance, energy-efficient NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin. These new vehicles will be developed in collaboration with tier 1 supplier Desay SV and feature advanced autonomous driving features,… Continue reading Li Auto Aims to Extend Lead in Chinese EV Market with NVIDIA DRIVE
@VW Group: NEWSROOM: How Volkswagen is helping diverse suppliers find their footing
Sep 22, 2020 Automakers may be fierce competitors on the showroom floors and production lines, but in one critical area they share a common goal: working to equip diverse suppliers to help build the future of electric mobility and autonomous cars. The Automotive Industry Group (AIG)—a coalition of industry competitors including Volkswagen Group of America—works… Continue reading @VW Group: NEWSROOM: How Volkswagen is helping diverse suppliers find their footing
@Toyota: Q&A with Yigal Sharon, Founder and CEO of Moodify
Q&A with Yigal Sharon, Co-Founder and CEO of Moodify Moodify founder and CEO Yigal Sharon Founded in 2017 by CEO Yigal Sharon and CTO Yaniv Mama, Moodify develops software-designed scents. With the use of advanced algorithms, the resulting scents are effective and precise in improving people’s sense of well-being and positively influencing human behavior. The company’s technology,… Continue reading @Toyota: Q&A with Yigal Sharon, Founder and CEO of Moodify
Maserati Awards Global Deal to TomTom
TomTom to Supply Maps, Navigation Software and Connected Services for New Maserati Models including the MC20 Supercar Amsterdam, Netherlands, 22 September 2020 TomTom (TOM2), the leading independent location technology specialist, today announced that it will provide Maserati with maps, navigation software and connected services for the all-new Maserati Intelligent Assistant (MIA) in-vehicle infotainment system. Drivers… Continue reading Maserati Awards Global Deal to TomTom
@Groupe PSA: PR World Premiere: CEO Lohscheller Presents New Opel Mokka000303
Video: press conference Prices for new generation of bestseller start at €19,990 in Germany Brand ambassador Jürgen Klopp impressed by new Mokka New Mokka debuts with Opel Vizor, Pure Panel and redesigned Blitz and central nameplate at rear Clear, bold design, compact dimensions, seating for five Choice of electric drive or highly efficient combustion engines… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR World Premiere: CEO Lohscheller Presents New Opel Mokka000303
India: Vehicle rental platform Drivezy in talks to raise up to $35m
The new round will, however, see Drivezy’s post-money valuation drop by nearly a quarter to $100 million, from the $135-million valuation it was seeking in its earlier funding talks in March, said one of the two people mentioned above, who did not wish to be named. “Drivezy is also evaluating shifting its headquarters to UAE… Continue reading India: Vehicle rental platform Drivezy in talks to raise up to $35m
Hyundai Mobis Accelerate Mobility Technologies Investing in Overseas VC Funds
TipRanks Goldman Sachs: These 3 Stocks Are Poised to Surge by at Least 50% Is it time for the bears to break out the champagne glasses? Not so fast, says Goldman Sachs. Volatility has ruled the Street for the last few weeks, leading some to conclude that those with a more pessimistic outlook had been… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis Accelerate Mobility Technologies Investing in Overseas VC Funds
ZF Wins Nissan Global Supplier Innovation Award for camera technology supporting automated functions
“We thank Nissan for this prestigious award and the opportunity to contribute to innovative systems such as the ProPILOT 2.0,” said Wolf-Henning Scheider, CEO of ZF Friedrichshafen AG. ZF looks forward to continuing to help develop and support advanced safety and automated driving technologies for global automakers.” This is ZF’s third Innovation Award in recognition… Continue reading ZF Wins Nissan Global Supplier Innovation Award for camera technology supporting automated functions