Driverless Car Beats Racecar Driver For First Time
From BodyShop Business A news report from BGR Media LLC is claiming that an autonomous Audi TTS developed by Stanford University researchers bested amateur touring class champion David Vodden by 0.4 seconds in a race on a test track in Northern California. Read more on this story by clicking HERE.
Ford Opens New Silicon Valley Research Center
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Ford this week opened its new Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto, growing its global research team and accelerating the company’s innovation in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, customer experience and big data. The all-new Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto joins Ford’s global network of research and innovation centers, including its
Ken-Tool Celebrates Important Milestone
AKRON, Ohio – Ken-Tool, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional tire service hand tools, will be celebrating an important milestone in 2015 – the 95th anniversary of the founding of the company by John A. (Jack) Kennedy in 1920. Kennedy, a world champion tire changer of the period, developed the Pacific Rim Tool, which
Consulting Group Says Self-Driving Vehicle Features Could Represent $42 Billion Market By 2025
Powered by surprisingly strong consumer interest, partially autonomous vehicles (AVs) are likely to penetrate the market as early as 2017, followed by a series of enhancements that will make fully self-driving cars a market reality in a decade and a common sight within two decades, according to new research by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Valeo Picks Seven Finalists In Innovation Challenge
The shortlisted teams represent six countries from four continents: Australia, Germany, the United States, Brazil, Canada and India.
TRW To Be Acquired By ZF Friedrichshafen
ZF will acquire all outstanding shares of TRW for $105.60 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $13.5 billion on an enterprise value basis. TRW to become a separate business division within ZF.
Ferrari’s Chairman Montezemolo Quits, Fiat’s Marchionne Grabs The Wheel
Escalating clashes between Montezemolo, 67, and Marchionne over strategy and the role of Ferrari within the Fiat group, which owns 90 percent of Ferrari, led to Montezemolo stepping down.
Delphi’s Electronically Scanning Radar Brings Safety To 1 Million Vehicles
Since its debut in 2009, Delphi’s Electronically Scanning Radar has helped set the standard for long-range automotive radar sensors.
Fully Equipped Test Track For Traffic Safety Unveiled In Sweden
Autoliv has partnered with AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corp., Scania, and several Swedish institutions to create AstaZero. AstaZero is short for Active Safety Test Area Zero, where “zero” is the Swedish government’s stated vision of zero traffic fatalities.
Delphi To Debut New ‘Tech Truck’ At IAA CV Show
Concept vehicle showcases Delphi’s latest powertrain, safety, infotainment and system architecture technologies.