Foretellix Partners with Jingwei HiRain, to Accelerate the Use of its Automated Driving Systems Verification & Validation Platform in China

BEIJING and TEL AVIV, Israel, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jingwei HiRain, a Tier 1 provider and a leading high-tech automotive technology supplier in China, and Foretellix, a leading Automated Driving Systems Verification solution provider, announced a new partnership to accelerate the distribution and adoption of Foretify™, Foretellix’s verification & validation platform and enable mass… Continue reading Foretellix Partners with Jingwei HiRain, to Accelerate the Use of its Automated Driving Systems Verification & Validation Platform in China

Kona EV owners say Hyundai mishandling recall for battery fires

By Heekyong Yang 4 Min Read SEOUL (Reuters) – Some owners of Hyundai Motor’s Kona electric vehicles say the South Korean automaker is bungling a major recall with delays and poor communication, and risks losing buyers as it targets the No.3 spot in the fast-growing sector. The burnt wreckage of a Hyundai Kona electric vehicle… Continue reading Kona EV owners say Hyundai mishandling recall for battery fires

Australian lidar maker Baraja collects $31M B round to illuminate the future of autonomy

Lidar companies across the planet are going SPAC, but Baraja isn’t in a hurry to go public. The Australian lidar maker has raised a $31M B round to continue the deployment and development of its “unique and ingenious” imaging system, with participation beyond the usual VC suspects. Baraja’s lidar uses what the company calls SpectrumScan,… Continue reading Australian lidar maker Baraja collects $31M B round to illuminate the future of autonomy

@VW Group: New Head of Development at Bugatti – Gregor Gries takes over002677

Fine strokes, numbers and explanations. When Gregor Gries first held the sketch in his hand, he could not have known how it would change his life. The drawing marked the start of an unparalleled career as an engineer and the birth of the fastest, most powerful and most exclusive hyper sports car in the world.… Continue reading @VW Group: New Head of Development at Bugatti – Gregor Gries takes over002677

@Ford: Ford Motor Company Provides Details on Two Safety Recalls in North America

DEARBORN, Mich., March 12, 2021 – Today, Ford Motor Company announced details of two safety recalls in North America. Ford proceeds with previously announced safety recall for multiple vehicles with certain Takata driver-side front airbag inflators, in accordance with NHTSA’s denial of Ford’s petition In affected vehicles, the driver-side front airbag inflators were installed as… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Motor Company Provides Details on Two Safety Recalls in North America

Daimler to recall 2.6 million Mercedes-Benz cars in China

By Reuters Staff 1 Min Read FILE PHOTO: An emblem of Mercedes-Benz is seen on a car’s hood at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China show, in Beijing, China September 27, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said on Friday that German luxury automaker Daimler would recall… Continue reading Daimler to recall 2.6 million Mercedes-Benz cars in China

Kia Recalls 380,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk

In the realm of consumer alerts, the advisory Tuesday from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about a recall of nearly 380,000 Kia vehicles was the equivalent of a flashing dashboard light. “Until these recalled vehicles have been repaired,” the advisory said, “the safest place to park them is outside and away from homes and… Continue reading Kia Recalls 380,000 Vehicles Over Fire Risk

@Groupe PSA: PR Distribution of Faurecia shares and cash has become unconditional001351

Amsterdam – Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) (“Stellantis”) announced today that the previously announced conditional distribution (the “Distribution”), pursuant to a capital reduction, by Stellantis to the holders of its common shares of up to 54,297,006 ordinary shares of Faurecia S.E. (“Faurecia”) and up to €308 million in cash, being the… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Distribution of Faurecia shares and cash has become unconditional001351

@McLaren: All-new McLaren Artura will be as compelling to own as it is to drive000092

9 Mar 2021 Comprehensive warranty package of 5-year vehicle, 6-year hybrid battery and 10-year body cover, plus a 3-year service plan as standard1 CO2 emissions of 129 g/km* and fuel economy of 50+mpg* represent ground-breaking efficiency for a supercar, benefiting purchase price and cost of ownership Electric power-only driving range of 30km/19 miles* for zero-emissions motoring… Continue reading @McLaren: All-new McLaren Artura will be as compelling to own as it is to drive000092

MG adds three new dealers in North and East Yorkshire

Three new MG dealerships will open in North and East Yorkshire. The new showrooms are part of the Yorkshire-based Minstergate group, with the MG sites strategically located in York, Hessle and Scarborough. MG Motor is gearing up to increase its network to 130 dealers by the end of 2021, with the three Minstergate sites being… Continue reading MG adds three new dealers in North and East Yorkshire