Sony, the global leader in imaging sensors — both for smartphones and professional DSLR and mirrorless cameras — is eager to establish itself as the go-to supplier for the next generation of visual-processing chips with a set of new 3D sensors. Speaking with Bloomberg last week, Sony’s sensor division boss Satoshi Yoshihara said Sony plans… Continue reading Sony promises better face identification through depth-sensing lasers
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Where car-sharing still has its pitfalls
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Didi launches lending and insurance as new regulation threatens to lower driver numbers
Didi Chuxing, China’s dominant ride-hailing firm, is rolling out a range of financial and insurance services as it looks to fortify its service against a range of challenges in 2019. The company announced today that it is adding “protection” insurance and credit services for both passengers and drivers who use its platform. The former is… Continue reading Didi launches lending and insurance as new regulation threatens to lower driver numbers
Hyundai flags tough 2019 as U.S., China demand stays slow
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group flagged another year of tepid car sales growth on the back of a slow 2018, saying trade protectionism added uncertainty and major markets such as the United States and China remained sluggish. Chief Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group Chung Eui-sun delivers his speech during the company’s… Continue reading Hyundai flags tough 2019 as U.S., China demand stays slow
China’s Didi launches credit, wealth management services in diversification push
January 2, 2019 China’s Didi Chuxing has launched a suite of financial products, including crowdfunding and lending, as it continues to diversify outside the ride-hailing business following a year of safety scandals. The move comes on the heels of a company-wide reorganization announced in December, which was aimed at improving safety on its platform as… Continue reading China’s Didi launches credit, wealth management services in diversification push
NVIDIA Introduces DRIVE AutoPilot, World’s First Commercially Available Level 2+ Automated Driving System
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CES — NVIDIA today announced the world’s first commercially available Level 2+ automated driving system, NVIDIA DRIVE™ AutoPilot, which integrates multiple breakthrough AI technologies that will enable supervised self-driving vehicles to go into production by next year.At CES 2019, leading automotive suppliers Continental and ZF announced Level 2+ self-driving… Continue reading NVIDIA Introduces DRIVE AutoPilot, World’s First Commercially Available Level 2+ Automated Driving System
WABCO Signs Global Long-Term Agreement with Daimler to Supply its Next Generation Automated Manual Transmission Control Technology
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC) (www.wabco-auto.com), the leading global supplier of braking control systems and other advanced technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial vehicles, today announced a global long-term agreement to supply its next generation automated manual transmission (AMT) control technology to Daimler,… Continue reading WABCO Signs Global Long-Term Agreement with Daimler to Supply its Next Generation Automated Manual Transmission Control Technology
UPDATED: Daimler Partners with Otonomo to Provide Connected Car Customers with New Services while Delivering on the Promise of Data Privacy
Herzliya, Israel, Jan. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Otonomo, the first neutral automotive data services platform, today announced that it has partnered with Daimler AG on a Neutral Server initiative to provide Mercedes-Benz connected car customers with exciting new services while adhering to international data privacy regulations.Services that will be delivered to customers include usage-based… Continue reading UPDATED: Daimler Partners with Otonomo to Provide Connected Car Customers with New Services while Delivering on the Promise of Data Privacy
DropCar Provides Update on Consumer Self-Park Conversion
NEW YORK, Sept. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DropCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:DCAR), a leading provider of app-based mobility services and logistics for both automotive business providers and consumers, today provided an update on the progress of the conversion from its previous consumer-focused “STEVE” valet parking program to the higher-margin self-parking initiative with optional valet service.According to… Continue reading DropCar Provides Update on Consumer Self-Park Conversion
DropCar Provides Update on B2B Managed Services and SaaS Initiatives
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DropCar, Inc. (NASDAQ:DCAR), a leading provider of app-based mobility services and logistics for both automotive business providers and consumers, today issued an update on the progress being made with its B2B managed services and SaaS efforts.“Last week, we announced the positive results we have seen in our… Continue reading DropCar Provides Update on B2B Managed Services and SaaS Initiatives