GM Announces Ultra Cruise, Enabling True Hands-Free Driving Across 95 Percent of Driving Scenarios Ultra Cruise will ultimately enable door-to-door hands-free driving on all public paved roads in the U.S. and Canada WARREN, Mich. – Today, General Motors unveiled Ultra Cruise, an all-new, advanced driver-assistance technology and significant next step in the company’s journey to… Continue reading @GM: GM Announces Ultra Cruise, Enabling True Hands-Free Driving Across 95 Percent of Driving Scenarios October 6, 2021
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@VW Group: Volkswagen gains some 70,000 new customers with best-selling ID.3 in the first year003973
Strong performance of the all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 after its first year in the European market: “The car is an absolute hit. It appeals to customers and has shot from zero to take top positions among new registrations in a large number of countries,” says Klaus Zellmer, Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales at… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen gains some 70,000 new customers with best-selling ID.3 in the first year003973
@BMW: BMW Group invests in innovative technology for efficient and sustainable lithium extraction001507
Munich, Germany- October 06, 2021…The BMW Group is stepping up its expansion of electromobility and will be releasing about ten million fully-electric vehicles onto the roads over the next ten years or so. By 2030, at least half the BMW Group’s global sales are expected to come from fullyelectric vehicles. This will also increase the… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Group invests in innovative technology for efficient and sustainable lithium extraction001507
Wayve, the Lidar-free self-driving startup, raises $13.6M from Ocado
Wayve, a U.K.-based self-driving startup that is notable for its use of deep learning and cameras rather than more-costly Lidar and other sensors to guide vehicles, is gearing up for its next stage of development with a strategic backer in its pocket. Today Ocado — the online grocer that also powers online grocery systems for… Continue reading Wayve, the Lidar-free self-driving startup, raises $13.6M from Ocado
GM Announces Ultra Cruise, Enabling True Hands-Free Driving Across 95 Percent of Driving Scenarios
WARREN, Mich., Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, General Motors unveiled Ultra Cruise, an all-new, advanced driver-assistance technology and significant next step in the company’s journey to enable its goal of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. Designed to ultimately enable hands-free driving in 95 percent of all driving scenarios, Ultra Cruise eventually can be… Continue reading GM Announces Ultra Cruise, Enabling True Hands-Free Driving Across 95 Percent of Driving Scenarios
Worldwide Automotive Glass Industry to 2026 – Advancement and Innovation in Windshield Technology Presents Opportunities
DUBLIN, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “Automotive Glass Market Research Report by Application (Backlite, Rear Quarter Glass, and Side & Rear-View Mirror), by Type (Laminated and Tempered), by Region (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa) – Global Forecast to 2026 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19″ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.… Continue reading Worldwide Automotive Glass Industry to 2026 – Advancement and Innovation in Windshield Technology Presents Opportunities
Group 1 Automotive Announces Offering of an Additional $200 Million of its 4.000% Senior Notes Due 2028
HOUSTON, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) (“Group 1” or the “Company”), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that, subject to market conditions, it intends to offer for sale an additional $200 million in aggregate principal amount of its 4.000% senior unsecured notes due 2028 (the “New Notes”). The… Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Announces Offering of an Additional $200 Million of its 4.000% Senior Notes Due 2028
Tesla faces investor test after big jury award over racism
SAN FRANCISCO/BOSTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – A contract worker has won a $137 million jury award over workplace racism against Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), raising pressure on the electric vehicle maker whose shareholders will vote on Thursday on a proposal to review how it addresses similar complaints for full-time employees. The nonbinding shareholder resolution asks Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla faces investor test after big jury award over racism
@Daimler: High-end Mercedes-Benz and EV deliveries outperform in challenging environment
Mercedes-Benz Cars deliveries between January and September totalled 1,617,508 (+3.0%) xEV sales (plug-in-hybrids and all-electric cars) between January and September at 184,369 (+142.7%) In spite of robust global demand and a healthy order intake, Mercedes-Benz deliveries were significantly restricted by the ongoing semiconductor shortage World-wide Q3 sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars at 434,784 (-30.5%) Worldwide sales… Continue reading @Daimler: High-end Mercedes-Benz and EV deliveries outperform in challenging environment
JK Tyre treads the tech talk
The semi-anaechoic chamber in the state-of-the-art NVH testing lab allows analyses of pass-by noise and noise inside a vehicle to optimise tyre design and performance. Innovation and research and development are essential mantras to transform products, processes and services. One Indian company which is putting its shoulder to the wheel of R&D is JK Tyre… Continue reading JK Tyre treads the tech talk