Spring is fully upon us, which means the calendar is starting to fill up with high-profile tech events. And the latest addition? Microsoft confirmed today that its online-only Build developer conference will run between May 25th and May 27th, though there’s still no word on when registration will open. (If last year is any indication,… Continue reading Microsoft’s online-only Build conference starts on May 25th
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@VW Group: New suite of connected services for the Lamborghini Huracán EVO range: Automobili Lamborghini is first to incorporate comprehensive in-car control by Amazon Alexa002771
Sant’Agata Bolognese, 31 March 2021 – Automobili Lamborghini is now enhancing the connected services offering in its Huracán EVO models from the beginning of 2021, comprising navigation, comfort, safety and entertainment functions. Lamborghini Connect adds new ‘peace of mind’ services through connection to the Lamborghini UNICA app: a car-finder function, vehicle status report and geofencing… Continue reading @VW Group: New suite of connected services for the Lamborghini Huracán EVO range: Automobili Lamborghini is first to incorporate comprehensive in-car control by Amazon Alexa002771
Romeo Power Tumbles As EV Battery Play Warns Of 2021 Shortages
Bloomberg Foxconn’s Profit Misses Estimates as Pivot to Cars Accelerates (Bloomberg) — Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. warned that component shortages could persist till 2022 and affect under a tenth of its shipments, amplifying concerns that a global chip crunch could extend well beyond this year.The assembler of most of the world’s iPhones follows fellow… Continue reading Romeo Power Tumbles As EV Battery Play Warns Of 2021 Shortages
Xiaomi Plans to Invest $10 Billion in Making Electric Cars
(Bloomberg) — Xiaomi Corp. plans to invest about $10 billion over the next decade to manufacture electric cars, embarking on its biggest-ever overhaul to enter China’s booming EV market. Billionaire co-founder Lei Jun will lead a new standalone division that will invest an initial 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) on smart vehicle manufacturing, the company… Continue reading Xiaomi Plans to Invest $10 Billion in Making Electric Cars
Subaru Debuts New 2022 Outback Wilderness™ – Most Capable Outback Ever
Subaru of America today introduced the most rugged and capable Outback in the auto manufacturer’s history: the new 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness™. With a standard 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine, advanced dual function X-MODE, elevated 9.5-inch ground clearance, standard front skid plate, all-terrain tires, upgraded suspension and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-wheel drive, the Outback Wilderness is… Continue reading Subaru Debuts New 2022 Outback Wilderness™ – Most Capable Outback Ever
China smartphone maker Xiaomi to invest $10 billion in new EV unit over 10 years
The company’s move into the EV industry follows similar steps by other tech giants, both in China and overseas. SHANGHAI: Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp has formally entered the automotive industry with a new smart electric vehicle (EV) business, the company announced on Tuesday in a filing. The firm will initially invest 10 billion yuan… Continue reading China smartphone maker Xiaomi to invest $10 billion in new EV unit over 10 years
Canoo’s deal with Hyundai appears dead
The deal between Canoo and Hyundai to build electric vehicles appears to be dead, as the California EV startup is moving away from trying to sell its electric vehicle technology to other automakers. Canoo chairman Tony Aquila shared the news Monday during an icy investor call — Canoo’s first as a publicly-traded company. Canoo’s CEO… Continue reading Canoo’s deal with Hyundai appears dead
As Tesla gears up to release ‘Full Self-Driving’ to thousands more drivers, videos continue to show its flaws (TSLA)
Tesla is eyeing next month for a wider release of its “Full Self-Driving” beta software. The system is still buggy and sometimes gets drivers into dangerous situations, videos show. Neither the software nor Tesla’s Autopilot make its cars fully autonomous, despite the company’s marketing. See more stories on Insider’s business page. When Tesla beamed out… Continue reading As Tesla gears up to release ‘Full Self-Driving’ to thousands more drivers, videos continue to show its flaws (TSLA)
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to make EVs using Great Wall’s plant -sources
By Julie Zhu and Yilei Sun HONG KONG/BEIJING: China’s Xiaomi Corp plans to make electric vehicles (EVs) using Great Wall Motor Co Ltd’s factory, said three people with direct knowledge of the matter, making it the latest tech firm to join the smart mobility race. Xiaomi, one of the world’s biggest smartphone makers, is in… Continue reading Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi to make EVs using Great Wall’s plant -sources
S.Korea’s LG shareholders approve plan to spin off affiliates
SEOUL: South Korea’s LG Corp shareholders on Friday approved the company’s plan to spin off five affiliates, which LG said would allow it to focus on existing core businesses such as electronics, chemicals and telecommunications services. LG announced in November that it would spin off a new holding company and transfer its holdings in LG… Continue reading S.Korea’s LG shareholders approve plan to spin off affiliates