Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week June 11, 2018 – June 17, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Manufacturing News- Automakers Are Swimming Upstream against Cyberthreats (Car and Driver) Cab, Forward:… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of June 11 – June 17, 2018
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Apple hires ex-Waymo engineer for self-driving project
David Gray / Reuters Apple may not be as loud about its plans to create a self-driving car as Google or Uber, but the company is still in the game. According to The Information, Apple has just hired Jamie Waydo, a prominent engineer from Waymo’s autonomous vehicle unit. Apple’s project, currently code-named Titan, could likely… Continue reading Apple hires ex-Waymo engineer for self-driving project
With its new in-car operating system, BMW slowly breaks with tradition
When you spend time with a lot of BMW folks, as I did during a trip to Germany earlier this month, you’ll regularly hear the word “heritage.” Maybe that’s no surprise, given that the company is now well over 100 years old. But in a time of rapid transformation that’s hitting every car manufacturer, engineers… Continue reading With its new in-car operating system, BMW slowly breaks with tradition
Opening of the new Shanghai Research & Development Center as part of BMW’s Innovation Day China.
Shanghai/Munich. Today opened the newly BMW Group Shanghai R&D Centre as part of BMW’s Innovation Day China. The event showcased BMW’s latest developments in the areas of innovation, digital services, autonomous driving and automotive design. Following the opening of the Beijing R&D Centre and the laying of the foundation stone for phase II of the… Continue reading Opening of the new Shanghai Research & Development Center as part of BMW’s Innovation Day China.
rideOS raises $9 million in Series A funding led by Sequoia and announces partnership with Autonomic
rideOS announced it has raised $9 million in Series A funding. Sequoia Capital led the round with participation from Graph Ventures and SV Angel, and Sequoia Partner Mike Vernal has joined rideOS’s board of directors. In tandem, the company has announced its partnership with Ford-owned Autonomic, to address key challenges in the area of self-driving… Continue reading rideOS raises $9 million in Series A funding led by Sequoia and announces partnership with Autonomic
Jaguar E-Pace range boosted by new AI tech and engine
Jaguar has introduced new self-learning technology to its Jaguar E-Pace SUV, in addition to a new petrol engine and the option of adaptive dampers. Dubbed ‘Smart Settings’, the new AI-based tech first made its debut on the I-Pace electric SUV. Jaguar says that by learning the driver’s habits it’ll be able to reduce distractions with the… Continue reading Jaguar E-Pace range boosted by new AI tech and engine
Cadillac shuns Detroit, will keep its headquarters in New York
Cadillac House in New York (Photo: General Motors) General Motors’ luxury brand’s new boss will keep Cadillac’s headquarters in New York despite the ouster of the executive who led the move from Detroit. Steve Carlisle will commute to Detroit or anywhere elsewhere in the world, as is needed to transform Cadillac into a top-selling luxury brand, GM said. “It’s 100… Continue reading Cadillac shuns Detroit, will keep its headquarters in New York
UPDATE 2-Fitbit CFO quits to join autonomous vehicle startup
(Reuters) – Wearable device maker Fitbit Inc’s chief financial officer, William Zerella, will leave the company next week to join an autonomous vehicle technology startup as finance head, the company said on Wednesday. Fitbit’s Chief Accounting Officer Ronald Kisling will succeed Zerella, who joined the company in 2014. The company, whose products include Fitbit Ace… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Fitbit CFO quits to join autonomous vehicle startup
Apple CarPlay will soon let you use Google Maps, Waze, and other third-party maps
Starting in iOS 12 later this year, Apple’s CarPlay will no longer force you to use Apple Maps to get directions. Instead, you’ll be able to use navigation from any third-party app, like Google Maps, Waze, or whatever your mapping app of choice is. CarPlay already supported third-party apps in other scenarios, however mapping has… Continue reading Apple CarPlay will soon let you use Google Maps, Waze, and other third-party maps
Hyundai Motor says reviews investing in contract manufacturing
SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor (005380.KS) on Monday conducted due diligence on a contract car manufacturing plant site for possible investment, as the South Korean firm seeks ways to cut costs and conserve capital to develop new technologies such as electric vehicles. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Motor is seen at its dealership in… Continue reading Hyundai Motor says reviews investing in contract manufacturing