DEARBORN, Michigan, Aug. 22, 2019 – Ford Motor Company today announced that Steven Armstrong, who is currently chairman, Ford of Europe, has been named president of the Changan Ford joint venture in China. Armstrong succeeds Nigel Harris, who has elected to retire from Ford at the end of 2019, after 34 years of distinguished service… Continue reading Ford Announces Leadership Changes; Steven Armstrong to Succeed Nigel Harris as President, Changan Ford China JV
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Zomato partners with tech startup FarEye
FarEye said with its machine learning platform, it will help Zomato gain end-to-end visibility of logistics activities and boost KPI management of third-party logistics providers. CHENNAI: Zomato has partnered with FarEye, a digital logistics company, to help restaurants stay compliant with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) guidelines. FarEye, which facilitates over 10… Continue reading Zomato partners with tech startup FarEye
Jaguar Land Rover is working on 3D tech that will alert drivers to road hazards
The interior of a 2020 Jaguar XE sports sedan is seen during a Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC event in New York, U.S., on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.David Dlegado | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesEngineers at Jaguar Land Rover are developing 3D, “head up” technology that could project real-time safety alerts to drivers.
The car manufacturer is working with researchers from the University of Cambridge on the technology, it said in an announcement Tuesday.
The research is aiming to create an immersive display that would “closely match” real world experiences, which would in turn enable drivers to react to prompts and hazards in a more natural way.
If implemented, the display could provide drivers with information on lane departures, satellite navigation directions and road hazards.
“This program is at the forefront of development in the virtual reality space,” the University of Cambridge's Daping Chu said in a statement.
“We're looking at concepts and components which will set the scene for the connected, shared and autonomous cars of the future,” Chu, who is director of both the Centre for Photonic Devices and Sensors and the Centre for Advanced Photonics and Electronics, added.
As technology develops and vehicles become increasingly connected, manufacturers are working on a number of innovative systems to improve safety.
In March, for example, Volvo Cars announced it would be installing in-car cameras and sensors to check drivers for signs of intoxication and distraction.
The firm said the technology would be used to monitor drivers and, when needed, enable the car “to intervene if a clearly intoxicated or distracted driver does not respond to warning signals and is risking an accident involving serious injury or death.”
Actions the car could take include limiting speed to slowing down and then parking the car in a safe place. Installation of the technology will start in the early 2020s.
Ecurie Ecosse LM69 – Creating a Modern Racing Thoroughbred
What if…? It’s a question that has dominated the history of the XJ13, a prototype built by Jaguar in 1966 in a quest to continue the marque’s legendary run of success in the Le Mans 24 Hours. Powered by a new quad-cam, 5-litre V12, the XJ13 was Jaguar’s first mid-engined car – and without doubt… Continue reading Ecurie Ecosse LM69 – Creating a Modern Racing Thoroughbred
This is the best time to buy cars, you will not get such discounts again: Nikunj Sanghi, FADA
The guarantee scheme for NBFCs that the Government of India has floated will do a lot in terms of shoring up funds for NBFCs which plays a very big role in inventory funding, says Nikunj Sanghi, Director, Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA). Excerpts from an interview with ETNOW.OEMs, dealers, everybody is trying his best… Continue reading This is the best time to buy cars, you will not get such discounts again: Nikunj Sanghi, FADA
Tata Motors to resume operations from today
Nearly 70% of the factories are shut and the workers have been rendered jobless. JAMSHEDPUR: With a slowdown in the automobile sector, operations in Tata Motors plant in the Steel City were shut for two days on Friday and Saturday. However, the plant was effectively shut for four days with August 15 and 18 being… Continue reading Tata Motors to resume operations from today
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe close to deal to build new 4×4 in UK – This is Money
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is on the verge of striking a deal to make his new Land Rover Defender-style vehicle in South Wales, officials say. The Mail on Sunday revealed in June that Ineos Automotive, the car-making arm of Ratcliffe’s sprawling empire, was considering a deal to build a new 4×4 in a plant next… Continue reading Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe close to deal to build new 4×4 in UK – This is Money
Pendragon to sell California Chevrolet dealership for £17.2m
Pendragon has announced that it will be disposing of its trade and assets of its Chevrolet motor vehicle dealership located in Puente Hills, California. Scott Biehl, the operator of a privately owned dealership group, will purchase the site for approximately £17.2m. Pendragon has said that the transaction is in line with its stated strategy of… Continue reading Pendragon to sell California Chevrolet dealership for £17.2m
A European Union: NVIDIA Partners to Bring AI-Powered Robotaxis to the Continent
Two of NVIDIA’s automotive partners have announced big plans for small trips. Autonomous vehicle solution provider AutoX and Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer NEVS are partnering to deploy robotaxis in Europe by the end of 2020. The partnership, which came together through the NVIDIA DRIVE ecosystem, aims to bring self-driving and EV technology to everyday transportation,… Continue reading A European Union: NVIDIA Partners to Bring AI-Powered Robotaxis to the Continent
InstaVolt begins deploying next-generation 125 kW chargers across UK
UK charging network operator InstaVolt is now installing the new ChargePoint Express 250 high-powered chargers, which boast a 125 kW charging capacity. The first charger is now in the ground in Hampshire and new stations will follow across the UK throughout the summer. InstaVolt says its existing network of 50 kW rapid charging stations will… Continue reading InstaVolt begins deploying next-generation 125 kW chargers across UK