A driverless Nissan Leaf has completed the longest unaided journey for an autonomous vehicle in the UK as part of a research project. The 230-mile journey was for HumanDrive, a £13.5 million project jointly funded by the UK government through the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) and Innovate UK, and nine other consortium partners.… Continue reading Driverless Nissan LEAF Completes UK’s Longest Autonomous Trip
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Varroc Group’s Tarang Jain: ‘Our strategy has been to increase the lighting business.’
The Aurangabad-based Varroc Engineering, a global Tier 1 auto component group, is betting big on its global lighting business as it looks to adapt to the global EV megatrend in the automotive world. Speaking to Autocar Professional’s Nilesh Wadhwa, Tarang Jain, Managing Director at Varroc Group, says the company is investing 250 million euros (Rs… Continue reading Varroc Group’s Tarang Jain: ‘Our strategy has been to increase the lighting business.’
Autocar UK Exclusive: Andy Palmer on Lawrence Stroll’s stake buy and future – Autocar Professional
Aston Martin chief executive Andy Palmer talks exclusively to Autocar UK following the announcement that billionaire Lawrence Stroll is investing in the firm.“I’m getting too old for all-nighters, but let’s just say it was a late night! It has been time-consuming, but as I sit here now the company is better funded than it has… Continue reading Autocar UK Exclusive: Andy Palmer on Lawrence Stroll’s stake buy and future – Autocar Professional
@Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS to Start Sales of the New Super Height Kei Wagon eK X space and eK space on March 19
TOKYO, Feb 7, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) has announced the first full redesign of the eK space in roughly six years, in addition to the launch of the new eK X space (pronounced eK “cross” space), a crossover model with SUV flavor. These models will go on sale at MMC… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: MITSUBISHI MOTORS to Start Sales of the New Super Height Kei Wagon eK X space and eK space on March 19
@Nissan: 2020 Nissan Frontier debuts with ‘heart of the next-generation Frontier’
2020/02/06 CHICAGO – As one successful era ends, another is just beginning in the heart of the 2020 Nissan Frontier. At a media reception tonight, Nissan revealed the 2020 Frontier which features an all-new, powerful 3.8-liter direct injection V6 engine and all-new 9-speed automatic transmission – both of which will be key elements in the… Continue reading @Nissan: 2020 Nissan Frontier debuts with ‘heart of the next-generation Frontier’
@Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Motors: Establishment of the Consortium for Advanced Assistive Mobility Platform
TOKYO, Feb 6, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Alps Alpine Co. Ltd., OMRON Corporation, Shimizu Corporation, IBM Japan, Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have established the Consortium for Advanced Assistive Mobility Platform, a general incorporated association. Aiming to improve accessibility in society(1) and quality of life for the visually impaired, the consortium will develop an… Continue reading @Mitsubishi: Mitsubishi Motors: Establishment of the Consortium for Advanced Assistive Mobility Platform
Toyota designs electric car with batteries reusable in homes
NAGOYA, Japan — Toyota Motor is preparing to release a new ultracompact electric vehicle with a standardized battery that can be easily reused in homes. By the end of this year, the automaker aims to introduce the model designed for one or two people. The cars would be leased for several years, with scheduled battery checks over… Continue reading Toyota designs electric car with batteries reusable in homes
Nissan completes UK’s longest, most complex driverless car trip
CRANFIELD, England (Reuters) – A Nissan car has completed a 230-mile journey autonomously in Britain, the longest and most complex such trip in the country as carmakers race to develop the driverless technologies set to revolutionize travel. FILE PHOTO: A self-driving vehicle, based on Nissan Leaf electric vehicle (EV), for Easy Ride service, developed by… Continue reading Nissan completes UK’s longest, most complex driverless car trip
Nissan Leaf breaks UK record for longest self-driving car journey
Nissan Autonomous model completes complex 230-mile trip from Bedfordshire to Sunderland The driverless Nissan Leaf travelled alongside traffic on a range of roads including country lanes and motorways. Photograph: Nissan A self-navigating car has successfully driven itself for 230 miles, the longest and most complex journey undertaken so far on UK roads by an autonomous… Continue reading Nissan Leaf breaks UK record for longest self-driving car journey
Hyundai to halt South Korea output as virus disrupts China parts supply
SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) said it will suspend production in South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak disrupting parts supply, becoming the first major automaker to do so outside of China. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the logo of Hyundai Motor during the 2019 Seoul Motor Show in Goyang, South Korea, March… Continue reading Hyundai to halt South Korea output as virus disrupts China parts supply