All Article articles – Page 15
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Panic in Detroit? More a strategic rethink on tech investment
SBD researcher Alex Oyler talks to automotiveIT International about the connectivity trends transforming the automotive industry
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Finnish software group extends partnership with LG to include in-vehicle entertainment systems
Agile software house Qt announces extension of partnership with LG to include in- vehicle entertainment systems.
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Toyota and Panasonic joint venture on battery development
According to Nikkei Asian Review, Toyota and Panasonic will set up a battery joint venture. Split 51% in Toyota’s favour, it will be announced later this week.
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Porsche increases IT spend to 700m euros
The new Porsche 911. OEM announces investment as the demands of digital transformation kick in. According to sources, the figure could rise to one billion euros. “Key strategic issues for us are artificial intelligence, cyber security and user ...
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10 takeaways from this year’s Las Vegas tech show
CES in Las Vegas has become the key annual gathering for the global tech industry. Here are the biggest trends evident for the automotive industry.
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Daimler to deploy Otonomo platform to expand services offering
Daimler will deploy a platform developed by Otonomo to offer new services to owners of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars.
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Nissan unveils "elevated sports sedan" at Detroit
The Nissan IMs concept car unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show will likely never make production. Still, Nissan sees it as the birth of a new type of car, an “elevated, electrified sports sedan.” no less. Naturally it has pivoting seats for that essential mobile lounge feel when ...
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Electrification gains traction as OEMs bid to eat into Tesla's lead
Volkswagen, BMW, Daimler, Ford and GM have upped the ante on electrification programmes. The incumbents are joined by China based start-ups Byton, Nio and Rivian and others.
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LG and Microsoft partner on self-driving tech
Korean electronics giant LG has formed a partnership with Microsoft to further develop autonomous vehicle technology.
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Mapping for Mercedes
A tech start-up is helping Mercedes-Benz track cars at its Tuscaloosa plant, as well as assisting dealerships.
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A look at BMW's electric future, its impact on supply chain and sustainability
Stefan Juraschek, vice president development electric-powertrain, outlines the company’s strategy for EV and battery supply chain.
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DXC Technology to get Swiss digital transformation firm Luxoft in $2 billion deal
The company will access Luxoft’s existing customer base across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
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BMW will bundle Alibaba voice assistant into selected models for China market
BMW is claiming to be the first premium carmaker to add Alibaba’s Tmall Genie voice assistant technology to certain models destined for the Chinese market.
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How to better manage relationships in the increasingly complex automotive supply chain
The on-demand economy is having a huge impact on the automotive sector, creating new challenges for manufacturers and automotive businesses looking to get a handle on their growing global supply chain.
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Digital twins play a role in all digitalization projects but data consolidation slows down implementation
Digital twins are shaping up to be a key tool as automotive companies proceed with digitalization across the entire value chain. But it’s not easy to get a handle on these virtual representations.
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The need for speed
Faster measurement times and precise data quality are the result of GOM’s new generation of 3D scanners
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Hyundai to show "walking car" concept at Las Vegas tech show
More details on the Hyundai Elevate study will be unveiled at CES next week (Photo: Hyundai) Hyundai Motor will show a “walking car” concept at next week’s CES high-tech exhibition. The futuristic study is further evidence how the Las Vegas high-tech gathering is increasingly being used to promote ...
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Aptiv, Affectiva develop software to determine cognitive states of vehicle occupants
Aptiv teamed up with ride-hailing group Lyft at last year’s CES to showcase its autonomous technology (Photo: Aptiv) Aptiv has joined forces with artificial intelligence specialist Affectiva to develop software that can help a car determine the cognitive states of its occupants. The US automotive supplier group said ...
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In the battle for ERP supremacy, Oracle wants to benefit from SAP’s problems
German business software giant SAP and its US based competitor Oracle are locked in a fierce head-to-head competition. SAP has had the edge for a while. Now the pendulum could be swinging the other way.
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Digital tools, including bots, mark the advent of a new era in automotive purchasing
Purchasing departments need to be re-oriented and open to digital tools. Otherwise, the competitiveness of automakers and their supplier partners will be at risk.