Information Technology
Continental to buy 8-10% stake in mapping firm HERE, report says
July 20Continental is in talks to acquire an 8-10 percent stake in the digital mapping firm HERE, which is now controlled by Germany's leading carmakers, a German magazine reported.
Advocates for blind join U.S. push for autonomous cars
July 19Advocates for the estimated 1.3 million legally blind people in the U.S., and millions more with other disabilities, have joined automakers and technology companies in lobbying Congress to help spur the roll out of self-driving vehicles.
GM joins other automakers investing in self-driving startup Nauto
July 19GM and Japan's Softbank are among the latest investors in Nauto, a Silicon Valley startup developing software for self-driving vehicles.
Audi A8's new controls help driver keep eyes on the road
July 17Audi is redesigning its human-machine interfaces across its lineup, beginning with the A8, to incorporate haptic feedback, which the brand views as an added safety measure.
Audi dealers may have role in on-demand system
July 17Scott Keogh, CEO of Audi of America says the brand's dealer network, could get involved in the brand's on-demand mobility experiment down the road.
Toyota creates $100 million venture fund for tech startups
July 11Toyota Research Institute is investing $100 million to start a venture capital fund for technology startups. The fund, called Toyota AI Ventures, will focus on AI, robotics, and other technologies.
Toyota's cloud city
July 10Toyota's new connected-car unit lives apart from the automaker's massive North American headquarters in Plano, Texas. That's the way executives wanted it.
GM, MapAnything to help fleet customers be more efficient via OnStar
June 29General Motors is leveraging its OnStar connectivity in a new way for fleet customers interested in having their vehicles help them become more efficient while conducting business.
Can Amazon talk its way into autos?
June 24Amazon aims to rapidly expand its presence in the auto industry through Alexa, its voice-enabled intelligent personal assistant.
Cybersecurity push may tie up autonomous-car legislation
June 24Two senators are pushing for mandatory federal standards to defend vehicles against hackers. Automakers want a more flexible approach.
Amazon's next move? Watch its Europe tests
June 26Could Amazon decide to buy a dealership group or two to cover all automotive brands? It certainly has the cash.
Suppliers learn metalwork lucrative despite tech focus
June 23The industry might be planning a shift to electrification, but American Axle and its competitors are winning more business from traditional powertrains.
