A new study conducted by Forbes has found Waymo still lags considerably behind human-driven ridesharing services in two key transport metrics: time and money. Over 50 rides, not only were Waymo rides more expensive, but they also took twice as long compared to a ride hailing service like Uber or Lyft. “The current status of…
New collision-avoidance alerts that can provide warning of hazards to drivers have been introduced by Volkswagen of America. Starting later this year, the feature will be included with VW Car-Net Safe & Secure subscriptions at no extra cost for most 2024- and 2025-model Volkswagens. VW say they are the first auto maker in the United…
Volkswagen has named Scott Keogh, formerly the head of VW in the U.S., to lead its efforts to build and grow the Scout brand, based on the model name of an American off-road-capable vehicle built by International Harvester and much loved by its buyers. Scouts were part of the original wave of SUV interest in America.…
Our report on Headliners and overhead systems covers a broad scope of overhead parts and functions, including sunvisors. Here, we zoom in on the visors. Amazon image Sunvisors are said to have been introduced on the 1924 model T Ford. Sunvisors, at least one of them on the driver’s side, soon came to be standard…
Adient has entered into a joint-development agreement with machine integrator and automation company Paslin. The purpose is to develop new and innovative automation solutions for Adient’s current traditional sewing operations. It will focus on creating automated sewing cells with integrated robotics to enhance pattern joining accuracy and automated assembly processes for non-traditional trim development and…
Lear Corporation, based near Detroit, makes automotive seating and electrical parts and systems. Their seating activity includes body cloth capabilities, headliners, and specialty applications. Their ReNewKnit product range recently received a Creativity in Implementing Sustainable Practices award from Suppliers Partnership for the Environment. Developed by Lear’s Guilford Performance Textile, ReNewKnit is a premium sueded material…
Zeiss has signed a strategic partnership with Hyundai Mobis for holographic displays in transparent vehicle surfaces. By integrating Zeiss’ transparent and functionalized film, key information will be displayed in the transparent in-plane displays in the lower area of the windshield, improving driving safety by enabling the driver to view information at once without taking their…
SoundHound has integrated their Chat AI voice assistant into Lancia Ypsilon vehicles across the main European countries. Lancia’s SALA (Sound, Air, Light, and Augmentation—and ‘sala’ means ‘room’ in Italian) infotainment system now features SoundHound Chat AI. By saying “Hey Sala” or pressing a button, drivers can engage with the voice assistant, which responds with dynamic…
This small mirror attached to the rear door of a car provides safer exit for rear passenger. With no sensors and no energy consumption, this thoughtful addition lets rear seat passengers check for traffic—like bikes or pedestrians—before opening the door, thus helping to avoid dooring accidents and facilitate bicycle and pedestrian participation in vehicle-dominated traffic.…
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