Visteon Enhances DriveCore Studio through Microsoft Azure Software for Cloud Development of Autonomous Driving Systems LAS VEGAS – Jan. 8, 2019 – Visteon Corporation (Nasdaq: VC), a leading automotive cockpit technology company, is enhancing its DriveCore Studio™ autonomous driving development environment through software from Microsoft Corp. that maximizes the power and scalability of the cloud.… Continue reading Visteon Enhances DriveCore Studio through Microsoft Azure Software for Cloud Development of Autonomous Driving Systems
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Aptiv’s CTO Glen De Vos Discusses Why a Half-Second Makes All the Difference
The following is an opinion editorial provided by Glen De Vos, Aptiv’s senior vice president, chief technology officer and president, Mobility & Services Group. DUBLIN, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV) – My three boys have two athletic passions: golf and tennis (Fortnite doesn’t count, although it appears to involve a lot of… Continue reading Aptiv’s CTO Glen De Vos Discusses Why a Half-Second Makes All the Difference
Here’s ride-hailing app focuses on shared rides
Here Mobility Most ride hailing apps are strictly focused on getting you from A to B. That’s rather important, but they don’t really acknowledge why you’re going out — you’re heading to a party, a business meeting, a family get-together. Here Mobility thinks it can add that social element with its SoMo app. At its… Continue reading Here’s ride-hailing app focuses on shared rides
Inside the Mercedes concept that is part taxi, part delivery van
Delivering packages and delivering people is currently done with two different vehicles. Mercedes-Benz would like to change that with its pure electric, autonomous Vision Urbanetic concept vehicle. The modular van can be both a people carrier and a way to ship items around town. Gallery: Hands On Mercedes-Benz Vision Urbanetic | 13 Photos 13 +9… Continue reading Inside the Mercedes concept that is part taxi, part delivery van
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of December 24 – December 30, 2018
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry
identified by the AEA for the week of December 24, 2018 – December 30,
2018.
We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our
industry:
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-Automotive Manufacturing News–Automotive Manufacturing News-
All the cars discontinued after 2018
(autoblog)
GM's mysterious filing could foreshadow future product that saves jobs
(Detroit Free Press)
GM's year of transformation: More robot cars, fewer traditional jobs
(Detroit Free Press)
Marchionne's death, Jeep Gladiator highlighted change at Fiat Chrysler
(Detroit Free Press)
New Land Rover Defender Coming to US in 2020
(The Detroit Bureau)
No car keys? No problem. Hyundai rolls out fingerprint technology that
makes keys as outdated as a landline
(CNBC)
Tesla expands employee testing of its upgraded Autopilot hardware
(autoblog)
Tesla Names Two New Board Members, Larry Ellison And Kathleen
Wilson-Thompson
(Forbes)
Which Cars Are You Most Excited to See in 2019?
(Car & Driver)
-Automotive Evolution News-
CES Is Apparently Going To Be Everything To Everyone When It Comes To
Mobility
(Forbes)
Daimler Delivers E-Truck to Penske for Testing
(The Detroit Bureau)
Volkswagen Testing New Portable EV Charging Stations
(The Detroit Bureau)
-Automotive Retail News-
5 Ways Auto Finance Will Change in 2019
(Auto Dealer Today)
Auto Sellers Try Out Amazon-Style Ordering
(MSN)
How electric cars are slowly moving from niche to something ‘people
want to buy’
(CNBC)
New-Vehicle Retail Sales Seen Dipping in December
(Auto Finance News)
Photo Finish For December Auto Sales Could Mean A Slight Gain For All
Of 2018
(Forbes)
Tesla Scrambles to Sell Cars Before a Tax Break Fades
(NY Times)
Will dealerships survive the future?
(Automotive News)
Year-End Turmoil Puts New Car Sales to the Test
(The Detroit Bureau)
-Automotive Wholesale News-
Used EV prices are finally heating up — a little
(Automotive News)
-Automotive Enthusiast News-
New owners and new venues for auction companies
(ClassicCars.com)
-General Business & Executive News-
A year of living badly
(Automotive News)
Analyst adds Ferrari, Penske to list of top auto stocks for 2019
(CNBC)
Automotive Minute: Disney’s Mary Poppins partnership is making magic
for Nissan
(BizJournals)
CarGurus Launches New Brand Campaign for 2019
(PR Newswire)
Five Ways 2018 Rewrote The Future of Transportation
(Forbes)
The 10 biggest auto stories of 2018
(autoblog)
The Year in Review: Automotive Winners and Losers
(Car & Driver)
Top auto stories from 2018 – and 3 to watch in ’19
(Detroit Free Press)
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Electric cars: the network of public charging stations is expanding
The lack of infrastructure has long slowed down the development of electric cars in France. But according to the latest figures, the equipment rate is improving. Between the beginning of 2015 and the end of November 2018, the number of public charging points increased from 10,000 to 25,000 in the territory. Since the country has… Continue reading Electric cars: the network of public charging stations is expanding
BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
1. BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. 2. Bringing the future to life: first virtual drive in the BMW Vision iNEXT. 3. The future of driving pleasure: the BMW Vision iNEXT. 4. The personal companion and new digital services from BMW. 4.1 The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant – today… Continue reading BMW Group at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Video: 2019 CES: Intel Innovations on Display (B-Roll)
[embedded content] Intel Corporation displays how its technology is the foundation for the world’s most important innovations and advances at CES 2019 from Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas. Video includes highlights of the Intel booth at CES 2019; the BMW X5 outfitted by Intel and Warner Bros. that offers passengers a taste of what’s to… Continue reading Video: 2019 CES: Intel Innovations on Display (B-Roll)
Coming Together: Why We’re Teaming Up to Improve Our Cities
Coming Together: Why We’re Teaming Up to Improve Our Cities By Marcy Klevorn, President, Ford Mobility Ford Motor CompanyBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing Jan 8 Ford Smart Mobility, LLC’s acquisition of Spin in 2018 was the latest addition to the company’s mobility ecosystem. Whether we’re offering innovative services like GoRide that make it more convenient for people to get to their… Continue reading Coming Together: Why We’re Teaming Up to Improve Our Cities
Volkswagen CEO: More car companies will merge – CNN
VW unveils better, cheaper electric car Get ready for more mega mergers in the automotive industry. General Motors (GM) dumped its European business on Monday — selling its Opel and Vauxhall brands to France’s PSA Group, which makes Peugeot (PUGOY) and Citroen cars. Volkswagen (VLKAY), the world’s biggest carmaker, says that won’t be the last… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO: More car companies will merge – CNN