Magna Lands Industry-First Award for Integrated Driver and Occupant Monitoring System

System solution fully integrates camera and electronics into the interior mirror Driver and in-cabin occupant monitoring achieved with a single camera Starts production in 2024 with German automaker AURORA, Ontario, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the rapid global growth of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), driver monitoring is quickly becoming an important feature… Continue reading Magna Lands Industry-First Award for Integrated Driver and Occupant Monitoring System

Joby Aviation to launch air taxi service in South Korea

California-based electric vertical takeoff and landing startup Joby Aviation plans to offer an air taxi service in South Korea in partnership with SK Telecom (SKT), one of the country’s largest telecommunication companies. The two partners signed a strategic collaboration agreement on Sunday at Joby’s manufacturing facility in Marina, California. To provide better integration between land… Continue reading Joby Aviation to launch air taxi service in South Korea

@Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Recruiting Startups for 2022 ZER01NE Accelerator First Half Open Call

Hyundai Motor Group invites startups to apply for 2022 first half innovation program to collaborate with Hyundai and Kia on future technologies Startups can apply to one of 38 projects under seven different tech themes, including auto tech, in-car UX, charging, mobility services, smart logistics, smart construction, and materials Submissions will be accepted from Feb.… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor Group Recruiting Startups for 2022 ZER01NE Accelerator First Half Open Call

@Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi Motors announce common roadmap Alliance 2030: Best of 3 worlds for a new future

The 2030 roadmap focuses on pure electric vehicles and connected mobility. Aims to enhance usage of common platforms to reach 80% in 2026. Mitsubishi Motors to reinforce presence in Europe with two new models based on Renault best-sellers. To invest 23 B€ in the next five years to support its offensive strategy in electrification. With… Continue reading @Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi Motors announce common roadmap Alliance 2030: Best of 3 worlds for a new future

@Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi at ecomotion

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi at ecomotion Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi was at the biggest start-up event in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Ecomotion is a dynamic community with 580 start-ups and 5,000 members in the Smart Transportation sector. Our teams, Alliance Ventures & Alliance Open Innovation Lab, participated to one keynote and two panel sessions. Matthieu de Chanville, Director of Alliance Ventures in charge… Continue reading @Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi: Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi at ecomotion

Hertz Names Stephen Scherr CEO

Scherr led Goldman Sach’s new consumer business, helping the bank launch AppleCard. Photo courtesy of Hertz Hertz announced in a statement that it has named Stephen M. Scherr its new chief executive officer to lead the rental car company and its global workforce of about 25,000. Scherr will assume his role as CEO and board member of Hertz on Feb.… Continue reading Hertz Names Stephen Scherr CEO

Bill Ford Jr.: Michigan needs to ‘lean into’ churning out more software developers – Crain’s Detroit Business

Michigan “desperately” needs more software developers to compete in a fast-changing auto industry racing to develop self-driving vehicles and new mobility innovations, Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. said Friday. “We need to lean into the software development as a state if we’re going to be the leader,” Ford said in an interview… Continue reading Bill Ford Jr.: Michigan needs to ‘lean into’ churning out more software developers – Crain’s Detroit Business

This is not a self-driving car

The way we talk about cars and driving is changing — faster than most people can really keep up. Which is why we need to be periodically reminded that just because a car brakes by itself, makes automatic lane changes, or even lets you take your hands off the wheel doesn’t make it an autonomous… Continue reading This is not a self-driving car

Senmiao Technology Launches Ride-Hailing Platform in Haikou, the Provincial Capital of Hainan Province

CHENGDU, China, Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Senmiao Technology Limited (“Senmiao” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AIHS), a financing and servicing company focusing on the online ride-hailing industry in China as well as an operator of its own online ride-hailing platform, today announced the launch of its proprietary online ride-hailing platform for drivers in Haikou, China.… Continue reading Senmiao Technology Launches Ride-Hailing Platform in Haikou, the Provincial Capital of Hainan Province

Hertz Names Stephen M. Scherr as Chief Executive Officer

Scherr will lead Hertz and its global workforce of nearly 25,000 in its continued transformation to deliver products and services to customers that meet their evolving needs. The company will execute on its core priorities of shared mobility, electrification and a digital-first customer experience by combining its expertise in fleet management with new technology and… Continue reading Hertz Names Stephen M. Scherr as Chief Executive Officer