Clean Technica: Pegatron Will Build A Tesla Parts Plant In Texas000789

Pegatron, a company based out of Taiwan, will build a plant in El Paso, Texas, that will provide components for Tesla, Reuters reports. Pegatron officials said that the details of its overseas plant investments are still in the planning stages. Back in November, the company said it would set up a factory in the U.S.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Pegatron Will Build A Tesla Parts Plant In Texas000789

@Toyota: Toyota Announces Prices and Equipment Specifications for the All-new Yaris Cross

Toyota has announced details of the model line-up equipment specifications and prices for Yaris Cross, the latest addition to extensive range of hybrid electric SUVs. Yaris Cross is built on the same GA-B small car platform and uses the same highly efficient, fourth generation self-charging Toyota hybrid technology as the all-new Yaris, the 2021 European… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Announces Prices and Equipment Specifications for the All-new Yaris Cross

Huawei is not a carmaker. It wants to be the Bosch of China

One after another, Chinese tech giants have announced their plans for the auto space over the last few months. Some internet companies, like search engine provider Baidu, decided to recruit help from a traditional carmaker to produce cars. Xiaomi, which makes its own smartphones but has stressed for years it’s a light-asset firm making money… Continue reading Huawei is not a carmaker. It wants to be the Bosch of China

@BMW: World premiere for the BMW iX and the latest generation of BMW iDrive with new digital services for China.001055

Munich. Vehicles will need to be purely electric, sustainable in every way, more intelligent than ever and capable of conversing naturally with the driver to provide the driving pleasure of the future, as showcased by BMW at the Auto Shanghai 2021 show. And drivers will soon be able to experience this progressive form of personal… Continue reading @BMW: World premiere for the BMW iX and the latest generation of BMW iDrive with new digital services for China.001055

Apple electric car MoU “very near”: Report

Autocar’s render of Apple’s maiden EV. (Copyright Autocar UK) Apple is set to sign a memorandum of understanding for the production of electric vehicles with a joint-venture company recently created by electronics and battery specialist LG Electronics and automotive contract manufacturer Magna, according to reports from South Korea. Citing an LG Group source with apparent… Continue reading Apple electric car MoU “very near”: Report

World NM: Hyundai executives to be investigated for insider trading001103

A dozen executives from South Korea’s Hyundai Motor are under investigation into whether they profiteered from insider information earlier this year. One month later, Hyundai denied a partnership with Apple, causing a slip of more than 6 percent in the Korean bourse. Either the FSC or its enforcement arm, the Financial Supervisory Service, is expected… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai executives to be investigated for insider trading001103

Daily Crunch: Spotify unveils an in-car entertainment system

Spotify wants to have a bigger presence in your car, Apple hints at iPad-centric announcements and Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop goes on sale. This is your Daily Crunch for April 13, 2021. The big story: Spotify unveils an in-car entertainment system Spotify’s new device is the oddly (but memorably!) named Car Thing. While there are… Continue reading Daily Crunch: Spotify unveils an in-car entertainment system

@BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS CULLINAN RECREATION MODULE001044

Recreation Module presents unique Bespoke opportunity in pinnacle SUV Automatic drawer reveals 48 litres of space primed for Bespoke commissions Highly popular Viewing Suite incorporates two effortlessly deployed leather chairs Subversive King of the Night commission reflects versatility of Recreation Module EFFORTLESS EVERYWHERERolls-Royce Cullinan, the world’s pre-eminent super-luxury SUV, promises the intrepid owner an unrivalled… Continue reading @BMW: ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS CULLINAN RECREATION MODULE001044

Logitech is done making Harmony remotes

After going a long time without any hardware updates, Logitech has finally announced what many of us suspected was coming. TechHive points out a post on the support forums confirming that Logitech will no longer manufacture Harmony remotes.  Logitech: While Harmony remotes are and continue to be available through various retailers, moving forward Logitech will… Continue reading Logitech is done making Harmony remotes