Tag: Geely

Baidu partners Wind River for autonomous vehicle solutions

Baidu, the Chinese language internet search engine has collaborated with US-based software solution provider, Wind River to develop an autonomous vehicle solution. A joint proof of concept has been developed to include an AUTOSAR Adaptive–based software architecture with Baidu’s Apollo autonomous driving open platform, designed to meet the specific challenges of the next generation of software-defined… Continue reading Baidu partners Wind River for autonomous vehicle solutions

Geely, Mercedes-Benz launch $780 million JV to make electric smart-branded cars

The Mercedes-Benz logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany, September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd and Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday said they would each invest 2.7 billion yuan ($388.77 million) in a China-based venture to build “premium and intelligent electrified” vehicles under… Continue reading Geely, Mercedes-Benz launch $780 million JV to make electric smart-branded cars

Faraday Future FF91: driving the car that nearly didn’t happen – Autocar

Considering the FF91’s positioning as a smartphone on wheels of sorts, its target audience is more likely to care about the touchscreen’s size and resolution than the powertrain’s output. The software is Android-based, like Volvo and Polestar’s infotainment systems, but the interface is brand-specific, and a big part of the Faraday Future experience.  Owners will… Continue reading Faraday Future FF91: driving the car that nearly didn’t happen – Autocar

Press Releases – Ferrari joins ACEA

Brussels, 7 January 2020 – The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) kicks off the new year with Ferrari becoming its newest member company. ACEA is the advocate for the automobile industry in Europe, representing manufacturers of passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses with production sites in the EU. With the addition of the Italian luxury… Continue reading Press Releases – Ferrari joins ACEA

@Geely: LEVC celebrates best sales year in history

The London EV Company achieved another strong sales month in October selling 333 electric TX taxis, closely following its historic record September sales result (352). With October also marking the build of the 3,000th TX since its launch in early 2018, the demand for the new electric version of the iconic British taxi across the UK and Europe continues to grow.… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC celebrates best sales year in history

Uber partners with Hyundai on electric air taxi

SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) and South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) have teamed up to develop electric air taxis, joining the global race to make small self-flying cars to ease urban congestion. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Motor is pictured at the second media day for the Shanghai… Continue reading Uber partners with Hyundai on electric air taxi

@Geely: Geely Auto Retain Sales Champion Title for Third Consecutive Year, 2019 Sales Reach 1.361 Million Units

2020 January 06, Hangzhou, China. Geely Automobile Holdings Limited (Geely Auto) has reported that December 2019 sales (including sales of Lynk & Co-branded vehicles sold by the Group’s 50% owned joint venture) reached 130,036 units, a year-on-year increase of 39.3%. Cumulative sales in 2019 reached 1,361,560 units, beating the 2019 revised annual target. In spite of… Continue reading @Geely: Geely Auto Retain Sales Champion Title for Third Consecutive Year, 2019 Sales Reach 1.361 Million Units

Amazon-backed Rivian will integrate Alexa into its electric pickup and SUV

Rivian will integrate Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa into the R1T pickup and R1S SUV, the company’s first electric vehicles that are set to debut at the end of the year. Rivian said Monday it plans to also extend the Alexa integration to 100,000 electric delivery trucks that Amazon has ordered from the automaker. The electric… Continue reading Amazon-backed Rivian will integrate Alexa into its electric pickup and SUV