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Wireless EV Charging Goes Mainstream
Wireless charging will debut as an option in some electric cars in 2018, says Chris Borroni-Bird, vice president of strategic development at Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a company that has helped pioneer the technology.
Flying Taxi Startup Hires Supercar Designer
April 24, 2018 at 1:57 PM
A German flying taxi startup has hired Frank Stephenson to design its vehicles, launch pads and departure lounges.
Amazon Launches In-Car Delivery Service with GM and Volvo
April 24, 2018 at 8:49 AM
Amazon.com has announced separate partnerships with General Motors and Volvo Cars to deliver packages directly to owners’ vehicles.
Global Autonomous Vehicle Advocacy Group Proposed
April 24, 2018 at 12:05 AM
The largest carmaking countries should form a group to push for a single set of global engineering standards for self-driving vehicles, suggests the head of the Washington, D.C., auto show.
U.K. Group to Test Connected Car Technology
April 23, 2018 at 2:31 PM
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. and Ricardo plc are part of a British consortium that is developing connected vehicle technologies aimed at improving safety.
Alibaba Inks Digital Assistant Deals with Audi, Daimler, Volvo
April 23, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. says it will supply its personal assistant technology to Audi, Daimler and Volvo operations in China.
Maserati Adds Bosch Driver-Assist Features
April 20, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Robert Bosch GmbH says it is supplying several driver assistance systems across Maserati SpA’s 2018 lineup that enable Level 2 semi-autonomous driving.
By: Gary S. Vasilash - April 20, 2018 at 6:53 AM
When it comes to the new van-based transportation services that are popping up in places like San Francisco, it pretty much seems as though they’re about taking employees from some startup in SoMa to a restaurant in the Ferry Building.
Volvo Trials Dealer Valet Service in California
April 19, 2018 at 3:47 PM
Volvo Car Corp. is testing a pick up and delivery program for customers who have their vehicles serviced at dealerships in California.
BMW Touts Next-Gen Digital Display
April 19, 2018 at 10:25 AM
BMW AG says its new digital display system is easier to use and allows for greater customization than its current system.
Ford Debuts Medical Transport Service
April 18, 2018 at 3:30 PM
Ford Motor Co. is launching a nonemergency medical transport business in southeast Michigan.
U.S. Peer-to-Peer Car Rental App Targets Japan Debut
April 18, 2018 at 1:05 AM
San Francisco-based Turo Inc. says a $104 million funding round led by Sumitomo Corp. will help it introduce its peer-to-peer car rental scheme in Japan by 2020.
VW Hires Installers for 2,000 EV Chargers in U.S.
April 18, 2018 at 12:44 AM
Volkswagen AG has chosen four suppliers to develop and install more than 2,000 quick-charge points across the U.S. by the end of 2019.