OEMs
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ArticleEV design: must form follow function or could design electrify consumers?
With growth in electrified powertrains set to soar, OEMs have more opportunities to showcase EVs’ unique design possibilities, and use them to win over hearts and minds on the road to electrification
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ArticleTesla to build factory, engineering and design center near Berlin
Tesla will build a car factory as well as an engineering and design center in the greater Berlin area, Elon Musk, CEO of the US electric car maker said Tuesday evening.
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ArticleNissan gets ready to deploy exoskeletons at Barcelona plant
Nissan is getting ready to equip some workers with exoskeletons to help improve the ergonomics of some of the tasks performed by them.
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ArticlePorsche starts rolling out online shopping for new and used cars
Porsche has introduced online car buying for its customers in Germany, acknowledging that the retail landscape for almost all consumer products now consists of both a digital and a physical component.
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ArticleHyundai invests in hydrogen technology
Hyundai Motor, citing heightened interest in fuel-cell powered vehicles, is investing in three companies that specialize in hydrogen technology.
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ArticleSkoda deploys supercomputer for simulation and development
Skoda has deployed a new supercomputer that will allow it to conduct more powerful aerodynamics simulations and develop new safety features and engines.
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ArticleAt Audi, robots are moving into the office
Audi is deploying robots to help human workers carrying out monotonous tasks at their desks.
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ArticleFCA–PSA fusion: first of the electric shock waves?
The merger attempt by FCA and PSA will be complicated but makes economic and operational sense, including for investing in technology and systems. Whether or not it goes ahead, more consolidation is likely as the automotive industry gears up for electrification
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ArticleFiat Chrysler, PSA Group set to merge
After Fiat Chrysler and the Renault called off talks earlier this year, FCA is now set to merge with PSA and form the world’s fourth-largest automotive group.
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ArticleVW Group bundles development of full autonomy in one unit
Volkswagen Group is bringing together in one division all the full autonomous-driving developments taking place across its 12 automotive brands.
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ArticleFCA will construct a battery assembly facility to support electrification
FCA plans to construct a battery assembly facility at its plant in Mirafiori, Italy. Preparations will begin in early 2020, with an initial investment of €50m (US$55.52m).
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ArticleJohan de Nysschen returns to VW as regional COO in North America
Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) has appointed Johan de Nysschen (pictured) as chief operating officer (COO) for its North America region.
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ArticleBuresch to succeed Straub as BMW CIO
Alexander Buresch is the new CIO at BMW, company sources told automotiveIT.
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ArticleHyundai Mobis invests in Velodyne Lidar
Hyundai Mobis will invest $50 million in Velodyne Lidar to speed up the mass production of lidar systems for level 3 automated driving.
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ArticleFrom Hyundai, a smart cruise control system that can learn
Hyundai Motor is developing a smart cruise control system that can learn a driver’s behavior and create a customized self-driving experience.
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ArticleHonda accelerates European electrification plans
Honda is accelerating plans to roll out hybrids and full electric vehicles across its European model range.
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ArticleRenault conducts autonomous car service trial in Paris, plans route with Waymo
Renault is conducting a test in Paris of an on-demand car service using two autonomous electric vehicles. The French carmaker is also teaming up with driverless-car specialist Waymo to explore the possibility of driverless transportation to and from the main Paris airport.
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ArticleVolvo Group invests in Israeli cyber security firm, establishes separate autonomous-transport division
Volvo Group said its venture capital arm has invested in Israeli automotive cybersecurity specialist Upstream Security. It also announced that it would form a dedicated new business arm for autonomous vehicles.
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ArticleCIO Klaus Straub leaves BMW
Klaus Straub, CIO of BMW has left the company, the German premium car maker confirmed Thursday.
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ArticleBMW executive: German automakers opt for steady, profitable growth in mobility services
It’s been less than a year since archrivals BMW and Daimler received the regulatory approvals needed to merge their mobility services into a new jointly owned company and the two German premium car groups are moving steadily ahead with plans to develop revenue streams that can, one day, offset expected declines in traditional new-car sales.
