BLACKSBURG, Va., Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Torc Robotics will open its third U.S. location — in Austin, Texas, in early 2022. The approximately 21,000-square-foot office will complement the self-driving truck firm’s Blacksburg, Virginia, headquarters and its Albuquerque, New Mexico, test center. The expansion coincides with the recent two-year anniversary of Torc joining the Daimler… Continue reading Torc Robotics expands footprint with new engineering office in Austin, Supporting fast growth in drive to commercialize self-driving trucks
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Tata Motors to revive 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine plans
Tata Motors will continue to invest in IC engine vehicles, despite a massive EV push. The shelved 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine will be revived to power a larger range of products. Two years ago, faced with a below average market performance, mounting debt and what looked like a challenging future, Tata Motors had announced that it would curtail… Continue reading Tata Motors to revive 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine plans
BMW unveils car that changes colour at touch of a button
BMW unveils car that changes colour at touch of a button Electronic ink wrap around electric model changes between black and white and even light and dark stripes 0 BMW chameleon car changes colour – video BMW has unveiled a chameleon car that changes colour, in the latest attempt by automotive firms to combine their… Continue reading BMW unveils car that changes colour at touch of a button
David Slump succeeds Beda Bolzenius as Marelli’s new CEO
Leading global automotive supplier, Marelli has announced that following almost four years with the company, Beda Bolzenius is retiring and will stand down as CEO and president. He will be succeeded by David Slump effective immediately. Dinesh Paliwal, partner at KKR and executive chairman, Marelli said, “I want to thank Beda for his dedication and… Continue reading David Slump succeeds Beda Bolzenius as Marelli’s new CEO
German Handelsblatt: READING RECOMMENDATION FROM THE HANDELSBLATT EDITOR: So that the combustion engine survives – Porsche takes a risky bet on synthetic gasoline003619
Porsche 911 GTS For Porsche, it is important to secure the future of the iconic 911 sports car. Porsche hopes to be able to continue building the cult car with e-fuels even in the era of electromobility. (Photo: Porsche) Düsseldorf, Stuttgart It is only a short sentence in the coalition agreement of the new federal… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: READING RECOMMENDATION FROM THE HANDELSBLATT EDITOR: So that the combustion engine survives – Porsche takes a risky bet on synthetic gasoline003619
Korean car-sharing startup SOCAR has filed for an IPO
SOCAR, a south Korean car-sharing startup, has filed for an initial public offering, announced on Wednesday by Korea Exchange. The details – the number of shares to be offered in the IPO and the price range – have not yet been determined, said a spokesperson at SOCAR. SOCAR has reached approximately $834 billion (1 trillion… Continue reading Korean car-sharing startup SOCAR has filed for an IPO
Mercedes relaunches the race for autonomy in electric cars
Posted Jan 6, 2022, 7:22 a.m.Updated Jan 6, 2022, 7:29 a.m. An electric car capable of driving 1,000 kilometers without recharging? It is a bit like the Holy Grail of which all manufacturers dream, which would remove one of the main current obstacles to purchase: the fear of running out of fuel. By presenting a… Continue reading Mercedes relaunches the race for autonomy in electric cars
@BMW: BMW Theatre Screen brings cinematic experience into the vehicle.001677
With the BMW Theatre Screen, BMW is setting new standards in the area of in-car entertainment and offering rear passengers an entertainment experience on a par with a cinema. The BMW Group is working with Amazon to fully integrate the Fire TV experience within the Theatre Screen system – giving passengers access to a wide… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Theatre Screen brings cinematic experience into the vehicle.001677
@BMW: New soundscapes for pure-electric driving pleasure: BMW IconicSounds Electric.001676
Munich. The spread of driving experiences offered by the fully electric models from BMW ranges from hushed pleasure to enthusiastic exploration of their dynamic limits. And now a brand-typical drive sound fed into the interior of these models adds even further depth to the pleasure of locally emission-free driving. BMW IconicSounds Electric will bring new… Continue reading @BMW: New soundscapes for pure-electric driving pleasure: BMW IconicSounds Electric.001676
@BMW: The BMW Group at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022.001675
Munich. For many years, the BMW Group has been presenting innovations at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The mobility experience of tomorrow was also set to be the focus of the BMW Group’s presence at CES 2022. Due to the pandemic situation, the BMW Group moved all planned media activities at CES… Continue reading @BMW: The BMW Group at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022.001675