Waymo Autonomous Car Update: Seeking Perfection In An Imperfect World

August 30th, 2018 by Steve Hanley  Google began its quest to develop autonomous cars nearly 15 years ago when it decided to participate in the first DARPA Grand Challenge in 2004. DARPA itself has been involved in autonomous vehicle research since 1966. Two years ago, the Google self-driving division morphed into Waymo with expectations that… Continue reading Waymo Autonomous Car Update: Seeking Perfection In An Imperfect World

Mr Marchionne was a passionate industrialist

Mr Marchionne was a passionate industrialist, a titan of the automotive industry and a formidable business leader. Our great sporting rivalry and mutual respect in Formula 1 was enhanced by his tenure at the helm of Ferrari. His dedication to Ferrari was equalled by his intellect and forthright approach to business. He was a tough… Continue reading Mr Marchionne was a passionate industrialist

Aston Martin announces IPO plans

Aston Martin made it official on Wednesday, the company has alerted UK stock market regulators that it plans to list at least 25 percent of the company on the London stock exchange. Continue Reading Below The British sports car maker, known for its role in James Bond movies and luxury cars like the DB11, plans… Continue reading Aston Martin announces IPO plans

Mahindra: FCA complaint against Wrangler lookalike is “without merit”

Indian car maker Mahindra has pushed back against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)’s recent attempt to block Mahindra from importing the Roxor SUV to the US, claiming that FCA’s complaint is “without merit”. FCA recently attempted to block Mahindra from importing the Roxor to the US, claiming that it copies the design of the original Willys Jeep.  The Mahindra Roxor,… Continue reading Mahindra: FCA complaint against Wrangler lookalike is “without merit”

2018’s diesel deaths – complete list of axed models

FCA pledged to axe all diesels from its line-up — which includes numerous SUVs and cars more commonly associated with diesel power — by 2022. For now, they’re still available, but after 2022 diesel will only be available in FCA’s commercial vehicles.  Honda CR-V The new CR-V arrives soon with a number of firsts — the first time it’s been… Continue reading 2018’s diesel deaths – complete list of axed models

Luxury, the solid gold vein of the automobile

Trees do not climb to the sky unless they are called Ferrari. A shining symbol of the insolent health of the luxury automobile, the Italian brand has flown on the stock market since coming to Wall Street three years ago. The prancing horse is currently worth 24.5 billion dollars in the market (21 billion euros),… Continue reading Luxury, the solid gold vein of the automobile

2018’s diesel deaths – by brand

FCA pledged to axe all diesels from its line-up — which includes numerous SUVs and cars more commonly associated with diesel power — by 2022. For now, they’re still available, but after 2022 diesel will only be available in FCA’s commercial vehicles.  Honda CR-V The new CR-V arrives soon with a number of firsts — the first time it’s been… Continue reading 2018’s diesel deaths – by brand

Aston Martin drives ‘milestone’ £5bn float as profits accelerate

Aston Martin says it is gearing up for a “key milestone” in its history through a stock market listing. The luxury UK sports car manufacturer confirmed a story by Sky News on Tuesday that it had started the flotation process, with the aim of launching the prospectus for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on 20… Continue reading Aston Martin drives ‘milestone’ £5bn float as profits accelerate

Waymo is expanding to China

Google’s sister Waymo has set foot in China. The enterprise Waymo is considered the leading company in the field of autonomous driving – at least according to the Navigant Study. Very soon you plan a robot taxi service in Arizona To start, where you have already gathered some cooperation partners around. Intel Waymo-minivan. Source: Intel… Continue reading Waymo is expanding to China

UPDATE 3-Aston Martin plans to go public as turnaround picks up speed

LONDON (Reuters) – Luxury carmaker Aston Martin plans to float on the London Stock Exchange, completing a turnaround for the once perennially loss-making company that could now be valued at up to 5 billion pounds ($6.4 billion). FILE PHOTO: A company logo is seen on the new Aston Martin Vantage car at a media event… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Aston Martin plans to go public as turnaround picks up speed