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2013 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW GM plans to make app development easier 12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 8, 2013  To speed the introduction of new infotainment features, General Motors is offering software developers an online kit to create new programs for its vehicles. GM, which made its announcement today at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, says it hopes to roll out new infotainment applications in its 2014 models.... Read More »
Electronic braking, stability control systems saving thousands of lives, U.S. study finds 1:30 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 30, 2012  Computer-controlled braking and stability control systems in cars and light trucks are saving thousands of lives in the United States, according to a three-year study released on Friday by federal safety regulators. The systems have been required on all light-duty trucks and passenger vehicles under a 2007 federal safety regulation. The requirement was phased in over the years covered by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study.... Read More »
DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC Why Alan Mulally apologized to Bill Gates 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 8, 2012  Ford CEO Alan Mulally said that the first thing he did after agreeing to be a keynote speaker at the International Consumer Electronics Show was pick up the phone. He joked that he “called to apologize to Bill Gates” for taking a spot usually reserved for the Microsoft chairman.... Read More »
DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC Why Alan Mulally apologized to Bill Gates 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 8, 2012  Ford CEO Alan Mulally said that the first thing he did after agreeing to be a keynote speaker at the International Consumer Electronics Show was pick up the phone. He joked that he “called to apologize to Bill Gates” for taking a spot usually reserved for the Microsoft chairman.... Read More »
Visteon said to consider Leuliette as CEO while eyeing unit saleSept. 14, 2012 06:34 CET  Visteon is leaning toward naming interim Chief Executive Officer Tim Leuliette to the post permanently after ousting its CEO last month, people familiar with the plans said.... Read More »
Renault may develop EV batteries with LG in FranceJuly 27, 2012 11:16 CET Electronics group LG Corp may produce electric vehicle batteries for Renault in France. Renault is conducting joint research with the South Korean company and France's CEA energy research institute aimed at manufacturing next-generation batteries in the country, COO Carlos Tavares said.... Read More »
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