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Ford First Automaker to Outline UN Human Rights Issues
Ford claims to be the first automaker to complete this assessment, thought to be key in identifying the issues that are at risk of the most severe negative impact through activities or business relationships. Continue reading
Luminar and Volvo Show Full Autonomy Sight System that Reads Pedestrian Body Language and Predicts Movement
Pose estimation is used to understand and predict pedestrian body language, behavior and intention, but has traditionally only been achieved with dense 2D data from cameras. Continue reading
Porsche Consulting Now in Silicon Valley
“Contact with colleagues from our own corporate group is just as valuable as with Silicon Valley’s many other expert and courageous individuals who are working with enormous energy and matchless spirit to shape the world of the future,” said Eberhard Weiblen, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Consulting GmbH. Continue reading
Gen 8 Porsche 911 Debuts in Los Angeles. A look at Gen 4
The 993 was technological tour de force in the sports car segment with its redesigned LSA suspension (long and short arm suspension – to hell with struts), aluminum chassis, which combined lightweight construction, stability and agility. The multi-link rear suspension is still considered to be the ultimate development stage of the “Weissach” rear axle, which made history with its self-steering properties. Better driving dynamics and enhanced suspension comfort – a seeming conundrum solved by brilliant at any cost engineering. Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, design and styling, engineering, milestones, performance, racing
Tagged 911 Carrera Coupé, air cooled 911 models, auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, connected vehicles, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, the type 993 Porsche, Type 993 Porsche
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Mercedes GLC 63 S 4Matic+ Fastest SUV on Nürburgring
Mercedes-Benz claims the GLC 63 S 4Matic+ is not only the top performer (really – is that the best you can do against Alfa, under 3 seconds?), but also day-to-day useable: it has space for passengers and luggage, an adaptable interior, extensive safety features and a high level of long-distance comfort. Continue reading
WLTP How Does It Work? Will it Work?
After the scope of the Dieselgate scandal was revealed by American University and regulatory agency tests, an embarrassed European Union has developed a new test, called the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Continue reading
Posted in electronics, environment, fools 'n frauds, fuel economy or emissions, milestones, news analysis, results
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, co2 emissions, connected vehicles, dieselgate, European light vehicle sales slump, fuel economy, Ken Zino, new vehicle reviews, WLTP
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Nissan Board Deletes Carlos Ghosn as Chairman and Director
The board of directors for Nissan Motor Co. met today at the company’s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. The board endorsed the long-standing and profitable Alliance partnership with Renault saying, “it remains unchanged” and that “the mission is to minimize the potential impact and confusion on the day-to-day cooperation among the Alliance partners.” Continue reading
Posted in auto news, financial results, litigation, milestones, people
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive Commentary, carlos ghosn, Ken Zino, new car reviews, nissan, Nissan Board of Directors, Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance, Tokyo Stock Exchange
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Mazda-Toyota Plant Under Construction in U.S.
The plant will build Toyota’s Corolla, whose all-new 2020 model which will make its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in California, and Mazda’s yet-to-be revealed crossover model. Continue reading
Aston Martin DBX SUV Prototype Now in Testing
DBX is scheduled to be unveiled in the last quarter of 2019 and will be built at Aston Martin Lagonda’s St Athan facility; a manufacturing plant that will ultimately become the ‘Home of Electrification’ when the marque’s fully-EV models enter production. Continue reading
Daimler and Bosch Target San José for Automated Ride-Hailing
Daimler, Bosch and San José have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue this test. Using automated Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles, Daimler will offer the service to a selected users in the San Carlos/Stevens Creek corridor between downtown and west San José. With its population expected to grow 40% in the next two decades, the metropolitan area faces growing transportation challenges. Continue reading
Amazon Free Shipping has High Negative Costs
Ads say that candidates must have the “ability to lift, bend, reach above the head, kneel, crouch, and/or stretch during shifts up to 12 hours long.” Continue reading
Distracted Dining? Buick Adds Yelp
Marketplace, claimed to be the industry’s first in-vehicle commerce platform, is one more way Buick is using connectivity to enhance vehicles and create new and convenient “customer experiences,” if you are willing to give up your privacy and have your personal data sold for the profit of other organizations. Continue reading
Parker Solar Probe – First Close Flyby of Our Sun Today
Parker Solar Probe’s four sets of scientific measurement instruments are on and collecting as it works under extreme conditions that no automotive engineer has ever faced. Continue reading
Toyota to Start New Car Subscription Service in Japan
Toyota wants to change from an automobile manufacturing company into – what else – a mobility company that offers a range of services to society of the future. Until now, Toyota has strengthened alliances between Toyota Group companies and other automobile manufacturers and new companies offering mobility services to create partnerships. The next steps are murky. Continue reading
Posted in car sharing, concept, customer satisfaction, marketing, milestones, news analysis
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Making the Budget Deficit Great Again. November at $203 billion. Interest for Debt up $5 Billion
Not that it matters according to traditional Republican double-speak, such gigantic deficits are only a problem if they occur when the Democrats are in power. When Republicans cut taxes for the wealthiest and run up huge deficits it’s – don’t laugh – good for the economy. Worse, the federal budget deficit was $303 billion for the first two months of fiscal year 2019, says CBO. Continue reading →