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Truck makers count on connected tech to improve productivity
Truck makers are embracing connectivity, data and digital tools to improve logistics and fleet efficiency.
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In the service of free trade
Free trade zones offer many tax, technology and logistical benefits to the automotive supply chain. DP Word, with its flagship facility in Dubai, wants to expand these services in markets in the Middle East and Africa, as well as the UK and US
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Analysis: Dual role for Porsche CIO Ulbrich combines IT operations and digital strategy
Mattias Ulbrich’s dual role, and the departure of previous CDO and head of Porsche Digital, Thilo Koslowski, suggests that digital transformation at many OEMs might be most effective by those with hands-on IT roles.
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Analysis: Covestro sees new automotive opportunities as cars evolve
With the car undergoing some of the biggest changes in its 130-year history, companies such as materials maker Covestro hope to capitalize on the fresh opportunities emerging in the automotive supply chain.
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Report: Government support vital if UK is to lead connected vehicle development
A report published by the SMMT and Frost & Sullivan says the UK is well positioned to lead the development of connected and autonomous vehicles – provided there is enough government support, and it avoids crashing out of the EU.
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Analysis: Building trust key to using driver and vehicle data
As vehicles and their users become more digitally connected, private data will increasingly be used to generate new revenue streams, improve safety and make urban traffic flow more smoothly. But experts at the SMMT Connected conference in London asked whether data protection efforts can keep pace with the rate of ...
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B2B Automotive Analyst
Do you have a curiosity for all things B2B and Automotive? Do you love cars? Are you curious about the changing automotive landscape? Do you want to be ...
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Analysis: Plan for supply chain attacks
The US Department for Homeland Security sees risks in the supply chain increasing, including for the aumotive industry
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Byton completes cold-weather tests of M-Byte prototype
Electric-vehicle startup Byton said it has completed cold-weather testing of its M-Byte prototype.
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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance launches connected services platform
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has launched a Microsoft Azure-based cloud platform for connected services.
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BMW, Microsoft launch manufacturing platform based on open standards
BMW and Microsoft launched a technology platform designed to improve manufacturing efficiency, break down traditional barriers between proprietary systems and foster increased cooperation with other industry partners.
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Analysis: Why VW chose Amazon for its industrial cloud
Volkswagen is partnering with Amazon Web Services for its manufacturing and supply chain cloud, after choosing Microsoft for mobility. Why does it need two clouds with different providers?
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VW selects Amazon to make production, logistics more efficient
Volkswagen Group will rely on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to automate manufacturing and logistics processes across its network of 122 plants and more than 30,000 facilities that make up the group’s global supply chain.
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Study: UK drivers know relatively little about electric cars
A new survey conducted in the UK found that potential car buyers know relatively little about currently available electric vehicles.
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Bosch to showcase 3d printing, other manufacturing technologies at Hannover Messe
Production in 3D Source: Hannover Messe Bosch will show technologies that help make the factory of the future a reality Bosch will show a range of new technologies at the Hannover Messe that will demonstrate that the factory of the future is quickly becoming reality. The German ...
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Honda North America prepares for the EV era
Honda is making some some massive changes across its operations in North America as it prepares for a surge in production of electric vehicles and a big rise in supply chain and technology costs.
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Nissan turns to tablets to increase sales in competitive digital market
Nissan has been introducing tablet technology to improve customer experience in its retail and aftermarket network.
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ZF to demonstrate smart logistics at Hannover Messe
ZF Friedrichshafen plans to demonstrate its IoT platform to help create a “seamless supply chain” at the Hannover Messe, in a bid to show that data, connectivity and digital twins hold the key to manufacturing and logistics improvements.
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At Ford, “creating the building blocks for autonomous fleets”
Ford’s Dave Phatak is getting ready to roll out two telematics products in Germany and the UK in the first half of 2019 (Photo: Ford) Ford Motor plans to offer connectivity on all its cars in Europe from 2020, but today already, the carmaker is getting ready to ...
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Volkswagen leads European battery consortium
The electric version of the Golf is one of a growing number of electric models the VW group plans to build in coming years Photo: VW) Volkswagen and Swedish green battery specialist Northvolt have formed a European battery consortium that they hope will accelerate research in a key ...