German auto supplier Bosch and Dutch traffic mapping firm TomTom have created a map which uses radar signals for automated driving. The HD map has integrated Radar Road Signature layer for the localisation of vehicles in autonomous ...
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Mercedes-Benz Vans and Hermes have partnered for the development of technologies and services for vehicle fleet operated by the retail and logistics services provider. Volker Mornhinweg, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Hanjo Schneider, ...
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Germany-based Bosch is collaborating with Chinese internet giant Baidu and domestic mapping firms AutoNavi and NavInfo on automated driving projects. Bosch will be supplying components including radar sensors, multi-purpose camera for ...
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German private equity firm, Deutsche Beteiligungs (DBAG) is looking to have a major presence in the European chilled convenience product market after agreeing to acquire Abbelen and Oscar Mayer through its top-up fund, DBAG Fund VII. ...
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Audi and Porsche, the subsidiaries of Volkswagen plan to join forces in the development of next generation mobility, which could include electrification, connected and autonomous driving. This will enhance competitiveness so that the two ...
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Constantia Flexibles Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging products and labels, surpassed annual sales of two billion euros in 2016 , the first time in its history. The company also achieved record ...
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German luxury car-maker BMW plans to launch 40 new or revised models under its brands BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce by 2018 as it looks to compete against its rival Mercedes. The company will focus on top end and premium segments in its ...
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BMW and Mobileye have agreed to crowd-source high definition (HD) maps for self-driving as part of efforts to make autonomous driving reality. Under the deal, Mobileye’s Road Experience Management (REM) data generation technology ...
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Daimler and Uber have entered into an agreement with an intent to cooperate on the supply and operation of autonomous vehicles. Under the terms of the cooperation Daimler plans to introduce self-driving vehicles also on Uber’s ...
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BMW is establishing a new facility to develop connected and automated driving tech in Unterschleissheim, near Munich, Germany. The BMW iNEXT is scheduled for release in 2021 – self-driving, electric and fully connected. A whole ...
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BMW is planning to invest up to €500m on new car technologies over the next 10 years via its i Ventures division. The automaker will use the money to back startups working on areas including autonomous driving and digitalisation, and ...
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Volkswagen Group has signed a contract with SOVAC for vehicle assembly in Algeria. In the presence of the Algerian Minister of Industry Abdessellam Bouchouareb, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Board of Management Member responsible for ...
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Volkswagen has unveiled its Transform 2025+ strategy, further detailing the company's plans for the decade ahead. This plan aims to reduce the capex ratio and the development cost ratio to a competitive level in the next few years – ...
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Bosch is planning to invest nearly EUR400m in the US over the course of the current year, about one-fifth more than in 2015. Bosch’s headcount is also expected to rise, from 17,800 associates at present to more than 18,800 by early ...
Audi has developed a growth plan for its joint business with First Automobile Works (FAW) Group for the coming 10 years with eyes on sustainable growth in the brand's largest global market. The partners will intensify their cooperation in ...
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