Tag Archives: BMW

SEC Charges Autonomous Vehicle Supplier NVIDIA with Shoddy Disclosures

Posted on 6 May 2022 by Ken Zino

NVIDIA is a US-based artificial intelligence (AI) computing company that is a significant automotive supplier for an important building block in a network of several individual ECUs (Electronic control units)  used in automated and driverless vehicles. It goes by the name Drive Pegasus. Continue reading →

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California, Automakers Defying Trump Agree on Emissions

Posted on 6 August 2019 by Ken Zino

On April 13, 2018, however, the Trump Administration took the first step toward dismantling the national program when it issued a revised final determination that alleged the federal greenhouse gas standards for model year 2022-2025 vehicles were no longer appropriate.kxhw@aol.com Continue reading →

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Alfa Romeo Returns to Formula 1 in 2018 via Sauber

Posted on 1 December 2017 by Ken Zino

The single-seat race cars will carry the colors and logo of Alfa Romeo with Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team the team’s Title Sponsor, and will be equipped – no surprise – with 2018 Ferrari power units, not Ram diesels. Continue reading →

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New Position: Pierre Leclercq Head of Styling at Kia Motors

Posted on 14 September 2017 by Ken Zino

Styling is an emotional prompt to buy as cars become more alike, and offer the same comfort, safety, and convenience accoutrements. Continue reading →

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Pieter Nota to take over BMW Sales as Ian Robertson Retires

Posted on 20 July 2017 by Ken Zino

On 1 January 2018 Pieter Nota will join the Board of Management of BMW AG and be responsible for the sales and brand BMW, as well as aftermarket sales for the BMW Group. Ian Robertson, current Board of Management member for BMW sales, will as a “Special Representative of the BMW Group in the UK. Continue reading →

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BMW and Toyota Sign Deal for Joint Fuel Cell and Battery Programs

Posted on 24 January 2013 by Ken Zino

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation today in Japan signed a contract for the joint development of a fuel cell system, a new architecture and components for a sports vehicle, and research in lightweight technologies. Continue reading →

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BMW Shows a “Concept” 4-Series at NAIAS

Posted on 14 January 2013 by Ken Zino

Over the past year, BMW has introduced 14 new and renewed vehicles, the most ever in the U.S. Today in Detroit at the NAIAS BMW unveiled what it says is a Concept 4-Series Coupe that looked production ready. It’s another formidable car from Bavaria. Continue reading →

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BMW Opens Health Center at its South Carolina SUV Plant

Posted on 8 January 2013 by Ken Zino

BMW Manufacturing has opened a Family Health Center at its South Carolina plant for all BMW workers, retirees and their dependents. BMW’s existing onsite family pharmacy was relocated to the new facility and joined there by occupational, primary care services, as well as vision, dental and physical therapy. Continue reading →

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