Visteon to Showcase Next-Generation Digital Cockpit Technology Platforms at CES 2020

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC), a leading automotive cockpit electronics technology company, will showcase at CES® 2020 a range of technology solutions designed to enhance safety and the driving experience by enabling the transformation of cockpits to all-digital environments.  Visteon will display innovative cockpit electronics technology platforms in four… Continue reading Visteon to Showcase Next-Generation Digital Cockpit Technology Platforms at CES 2020

Careem’s CEO ribbed Uber for making a rookie error in the Middle East. Uber just paid $3.1 billion to buy it.

Uber’s $3.1 billion acquisition of Careem, a major rival in the Middle East, closed on Friday after being announced in March.  For Uber, it’s a way to buy dominance in a fiercely competitive region. Careem has built a moat to keep out Western competition, founder and CEO Mudassir Sheikha told Business Insider in a 2018… Continue reading Careem’s CEO ribbed Uber for making a rookie error in the Middle East. Uber just paid $3.1 billion to buy it.

Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2019, Year-End Sales

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported December 2019 sales of 207,373 vehicles, a decrease of 6.1 percent on a volume basis and down 2.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus December 2018. For the year, TMNA reported sales of 2,383,349 vehicles, a 1.8 percent… Continue reading Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2019, Year-End Sales

Hyundai Motor America Reports December 2019 and Total Year Sales

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America reported total December sales of 64,720 units, a slight 1% decrease in comparison with December 2018. The month was highlighted by strong demand for Palisade, a significant increase in Elantra sales and building sales volume for the all-new marquee 2020 Sonata. Hyundai again achieved sales… Continue reading Hyundai Motor America Reports December 2019 and Total Year Sales

Damon Motorcycles and BlackBerry QNX Revolutionize Motorcycling with the Introduction of Hypersport Pro Electric Superbike

Damon will unveil this disruptive, limited edition superbike, the Hypersport Pro™, and open reservations to the public online and at CES at 10:00am PST, January 7th. In BlackBerry‘s booth, attendees will also be able to experience Damon‘s next generation motorcycle first-hand in the #FutureOfMotorcycling Interactive Experience, a rideable, leaning stationary motorcycle that uses virtual reality to… Continue reading Damon Motorcycles and BlackBerry QNX Revolutionize Motorcycling with the Introduction of Hypersport Pro Electric Superbike

Aiways Starts Volume Production Of U5 In China

Aiways, one of the many Chinese EV startups, announced the start of volume production of its first all-electric car model, the mid-size SUV Aiways U5. The company produces its cars in Shangrao, China, in a brand new, €1.73 billion ($1.94 billion) purpose-built manufacturing plant, which was built in only 14 months, which is quite an… Continue reading Aiways Starts Volume Production Of U5 In China

CES 2020: Osram and Rinspeed Technologies in MetroSnap Vehicle – AiThority

Smart Lighting Solutions Help Pave Way for a Mobility Future That Is Healthier, Safer and More Connected. CES 2020 – Osram, a global high-tech lighting company, is proud to announce it is the exclusive lighting supplier for MetroSnap, the latest concept vehicle from Rinspeed, a Switzerland-based creative think tank famous for its vision. This is the fourth… Continue reading CES 2020: Osram and Rinspeed Technologies in MetroSnap Vehicle – AiThority

RinSpeed’s MetroSnap Concept Is An Autonomous Vehicle With Swappable Passenger And Cargo Pods – CarScoops

RinSpeed has unveiled the MetroSnap concept, ahead of its debut at CES. Following in the footsteps of the previous Snap and microSnap concepts, the MetroSnap is a “modular mobility system” that features a skateboard chassis as well as passenger and cargo pods. The pods can be swapped in a matter of seconds and this allows… Continue reading RinSpeed’s MetroSnap Concept Is An Autonomous Vehicle With Swappable Passenger And Cargo Pods – CarScoops

Veoneer Order Book, New Order Intake and Sales Estimate Update

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE)  (SSE: VNE SDB), estimates its current total order book value to be approximately $19 billion, in line with the estimate of more than $19 billion from the end of 2018, pointing to strong sales growth ahead. Lifetime value of the new order intake for the full… Continue reading Veoneer Order Book, New Order Intake and Sales Estimate Update

Zero-Emission Ride-Sharing Service to Launch in Sacramento

The nearly $1-million hub will feature a 12-car parking lot and an electric car fast charger and six level 2 chargers for electric vehicles. Photo by Eric Gandarilla.  Nonprofit Green Tech Education & Employment is planning to develop a mobility hub to provide zero-emissions vehicles to Sacramento’s Del Paso Heights neighborhood, according to a report… Continue reading Zero-Emission Ride-Sharing Service to Launch in Sacramento