All Startups & Venturing articles – Page 2
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ArticleFord tackles last-mile delivery challenge with pedestrian couriers, algorithms
Ford’s European smart mobility boss, Sarah-Jayne Williams, explains how a last-mile delivery pilot project yielded several positive insights
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ArticleWhy all eyes are on Israel for AI
In the race to perfect autonomous driving, Israel has proven to be a hotspot of innovation in areas like machine learning and cyber security – driven, in part, by its military expertise and surveillance tools.
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VideoWatch: How Faurecia invests in startups
Faurecia Ventures is the company’s corporate venturing division, searching out next generation digital and mobility technology.
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ArticleFaurecia invests in Israeli cyber security firm as part of digital and connected service push
The French-based automotive supplier has invested in GuardKnox to help secure vehicle connectivity and data processing.
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VideoWatch: Ford's home delivery robot
A human-like robot delivers home parcels – and draws on the hardware and sensors of self-driving vehicles to do it.
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ArticleCome and knock on my door: Ford's home delivery robot
Ford and Agility Robotics have developed a robot that delivers home parcels – and draws on the hardware and sensors of self-driving vehicles to do it.
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ArticleIT and software keep Daimler ahead in China
The vehicle manufacturer has a dedicated IT organisation in Greater China, led by Stefan Eberhardt, which is focusing on front-end development, improving digital customer experiences and benefiting from the country’s huge tech and startup scene – all of it strategic to Daimler and Mercedes-Benz growth in the world’s largest market.
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ArticlePorsche acquires majority in software company Cetitec
Porsche is acquiring a majority stake in German software company Cetitec. The sports car maker said the move acknowledges the growing importance and complexity of software and electronics in vehicles.
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ArticleRenault and partners in pact with Plug and Play China
Renault and its alliance partners Nissan and Mitsubishi are strengthening their commitment to invest in innovative companies in China.
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ArticleBorgwarner forms battery JV with Romeo Power
Borgwarner plans to enter into a joint venture with Romeo Power Technology to manufacture battery packs for electric vehicles.
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ArticleVW plans supply chain project using blockchain technology
Volkswagen plans a pilot project that will use blockchain technology to gain greater transparency in its global supply chain.
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ArticleAnalysis: 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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FeatureDaimler in focus: Development speed, open architecture and connecting with customers
Daimler’s global chief information officer, Jan Brecht, speaks to automotiveIT about speed, data, open-source software and other corporate IT priorities.
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ArticleAnalysis: 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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FeatureAGCO harvests more value from IT
Like automotive firms, agricultural equipment maker AGCO is planting the seeds of transformation, implementing a common global IT infrastructure, more digital manufacturing processes and an agile approach to IT service and development.
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ArticleByton 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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FeatureAWS looks to fast movers in the auto industry
AWS vice president Dirk Didascalou talks about could opportunities across the automotive supply chain.
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ArticleFaurecia, Michelin join forces in fuel cell technology
Faurecia and Michelin in fuel cell JV Faurecia CEO Patrick Koller (l) and Michelin general managing partner Florent Menegaux sign the Symbio agreement that will establish the JV. Agnès Pannier-Runacher, secretary of state at the French Ministry for Economy and Finance is in the middle (Photo: Faurecia) ...
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ArticleHyundai, Kia to invest $300 million in Indian mobility service provider
The Hyundai i20 is among the 10 top-selling cars in India (Image: Hyundai) Hyundai Motor Group will invest $300 million in Indian ride-hailing platform Ola, using the country’s fast-growing market as a springboard for global new-mobility intiatives. “India is the centerpiece of Hyundai Motor Group’s strategy to ...
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FeatureFrom Fujitsu, a "quantum inspired" architecture for faster computing
Fujitsu CTO for EMEA, Joseph Reger, thinks digital annealing will help companies imitate quantum computing speed across operations
