Daimler faces more emission software allegations
What? Software to reduce emission controls is illegal? We never knew that.
Germany's auto regulator told Daimler that it would have to recall 42,000 Mercedes-Benz diesel vehicles after the group discovered illegal software on the cars that would reduce the effectiveness of the emissions control system.
Because that will restore confidence
Maker of aircraft where safety features are an added extra, Boeing, is scrapping expensive physical testing of new plans in favour of having it all done on a computer.
Telechips buys Imagination PowerVR Series9XTP
Headed for the car industry
Fabless chip marker Telechips has bought Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR Series9XTP tech for use in its in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) and vehicle cockpit solutions.
Sun sets on VW’s Aurora deal.
It is off to make autonomous platforms for Fiat Chrysler
Adolph Hitler’s favourite car company, Volkswagen, has ended its partnership with self-driving car software outfit Aurora.
Consumer Reports warning
Consumer Reports has rubbished a new feature on Tesla cars which will allow them to change lanes automatically saying that it doesn’t work very well and could create potential safety risks for drivers.