Sale of BOSCH division for starter motors and generators completed: SEG AUTOMOTIVE starts its journey into the future

NOVI, Mich., Jan. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The well-established starter motor and generator division of the Bosch Group has completed its transition to an independent company: it will operate under the name SEG Automotive, effective immediately, including the local division SEG Automotive North America. The new name is testimony to over a century of history in… Continue reading Sale of BOSCH division for starter motors and generators completed: SEG AUTOMOTIVE starts its journey into the future

Nissan: Nissan sells more than 75,000 vehicles equipped with ProPILOT Assist

Nissan strengthens its autonomous driving technology leadership by selling 75,000 ProPILOT Assist-equipped vehicles Nissan has introduced ProPILOT technology in four models in Japan and the U.S., with more on the way Nissan announced today that it reached the milestone of selling 75,000 vehicles equipped with its ProPILOT Assist autonomous driving technology (known as ProPILOT in… Continue reading Nissan: Nissan sells more than 75,000 vehicles equipped with ProPILOT Assist

Visteon Showcases New Technology for the Digital Cockpit on the Road to Autonomous Driving

Visteon Showcases New Technology for the Digital Cockpit on the Road to Autonomous Driving Global automotive electronics leader presents latest technology at CES® 2018 –from digital instrument clusters, displays and infotainment to cockpit controller and self-driving platform LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2018 – Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC) is showcasing technology at CES® 2018 aimed at… Continue reading Visteon Showcases New Technology for the Digital Cockpit on the Road to Autonomous Driving

2018 CES: Ride-Share Fleets to Map Cities around the World through Mobileye 8 Connect

» Click for full imageProfessor Amnon Shashua, senior vice president of Intel and CEO/CTO of Mobileye, speaks on the future of autonomous driving Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. (Credit: Walden Kirsch/Intel Corporation) At CES 2018, Mobileye Aftermarket announced a series of partnerships and collaborations with ride-share leaders,… Continue reading 2018 CES: Ride-Share Fleets to Map Cities around the World through Mobileye 8 Connect

AAA will test Torc’s self-driving cars to build out safety criteria

The American Automobile Association is doing work to help ensure it remains relevant in a future age of autonomous driving, and its latest partner in that effort is Torc Robotics, a self-driving technology company with loads of experience in automating heavy machinery and commercial equipment that’s now applying its expertise to the consumer market. At… Continue reading AAA will test Torc’s self-driving cars to build out safety criteria

Elon Musk said Tesla will fix an annoying problem that can lead to water dumping into its cars (TSLA)

Tesla has struggled to keep up with its Model 3 production goals.Tesla Tesla recently reintroduced automatic windshield wipers to its vehicles. A Model 3 owner wrote on Reddit that the wipers activate as soon as a door opens, which can push water into the car. On Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the problem would… Continue reading Elon Musk said Tesla will fix an annoying problem that can lead to water dumping into its cars (TSLA)

Automotive Sector Deal between government and industry is announced

An Automotive Sector Deal between government and the automotive industry has today been announced by the Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark. The deal aims to build on the unique strengths of the UK automotive sector and further develop the strong collaborative partnership established between government and industry. Ian Constance, Advance Propulsion Centre, Konstanze Scharring,… Continue reading Automotive Sector Deal between government and industry is announced

Honda unveils a new swappable battery pack ecosystem powering an ATV, UTV, mobile power pack, and more

At CES in Las Vegas this week, Honda has unveiled a new swappable battery pack ecosystem that powers a series of different electric vehicles and products from ATVs to mobile power solutions. Home Solar Power Honda describes the concept: “The Mobile Power Pack World showcases Honda’s holistic view of how a renewable energy source can be… Continue reading Honda unveils a new swappable battery pack ecosystem powering an ATV, UTV, mobile power pack, and more

Groupe Renault is preparing the mobility services of the future with the Alliance Ventures fund

Wednesday 10 January 2018 by Emmanuel GENTY – Corporate Emmanuel GENTY Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest On 9 January 2018 at the salon CES in Las Vegas, Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, announced the creation of Alliance Ventures, a corporate venture capital fund that will invest… Continue reading Groupe Renault is preparing the mobility services of the future with the Alliance Ventures fund

BHTC Will Display Autonomous Vehicle Technology At AutoMobili-D

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH (BHTC), a global leader in air conditioning controls and HMI components for the automotive industry, is introducing a number of new products to improve autonomous-vehicle interior comfort and safety. Palm and fingerprint recognition systems will be among the technologies the automotive supplier displays (Booth… Continue reading BHTC Will Display Autonomous Vehicle Technology At AutoMobili-D