Qualcomm and its Industry Partners Demonstrate C-V2X Technology in Georgia That Ensures School Buses and Fire Trucks Never Get Stuck at Red Lights

New wireless communications technologies are being developed and tested by leading companies, including chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies, Applied Information, Audi of America and Commsignia in the city of Peachtree Corners, Georgia. The pilot in Georgia includes connecting vehicles with infrastructure such as traffic lights. As more connected vehicles are being sold by automakers, the technology has the potential to make roads much safer.

Eric Walz2022-10-24 12:40 PT

Supply of 2022 Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen EVs Sold Out

All of Volkswagen’s brands have run out of electric vehicles for the 2022 model year to sell in the U.S. and in Europe.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-06-14 07:00 PT

Audi & Qualcomm to Deploy Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Technology on Virginia Roadways That Will Alert Drivers When Workers Are Present

In a collaborative effort between Audi of America, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and wireless infrastructure operator American Tower Corporation, the companies announced a milestone in an initial deployment of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communication technology in Virginia that includes workers wearing special vests with built-in Vehicle to Pedestrian (V2P) communications technology that can alert drivers to their presence.

Eric Walz2020-11-05 16:30 PT

Audi Cuts e-tron Price, Increases Range for 2021 

Thank the Tesla Model Y or simply the introduction of more competition, because Audi’s just made the e-tron much more competitive.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-09-15 07:00 PT

As the Coronavirus Keeps Customers Away From Dealers, Volkswagen is Using 3D Technology to Display New Models

German automaker Volkswagen planned to display all of its new models and concept vehicles at last month's Geneva Motor Show to thousands of attendees. However, with the cancellation of the event due to the coronavirus outbreak, the company turned to a Canadian tech firm PureWeb to recreate its planned Geneva Motor Show display in immersive virtual reality (VR), so people can experience it online from anywhere in the world.

Eric Walz2020-05-27 14:00 PT

Coronavirus Fears Lead to the Cancellation of the Geneva Auto Show, Leaving Automakers Scrambling for Alternative Ways to Show Off Their New Models

The outbreak of the Coronavirus prompted the cancellation of this year’s Geneva auto show, as countries around the world work to contain the virus. On Friday, Switzerland banned large events expected to draw more than 1,000 people in an effort to control the virus.

FutureCar Staff 2020-04-05 17:45 PT

VW’s Audi to Cut 10% of its Workforce to Fund Shift Towards Electric Vehicles

Volkswagen’s luxury brand Audi announced that is is cutting around 10% of its workforce to save money as the company shifts towards producing electric vehicles.

FutureCar Staff 2020-01-02 10:30 PT

Volkswagen is Investing $66 Billion in E-Mobility and Digital Technology

German automaker Volkswagen AG plans to invest 60 billion euros ($66.12 billion) by 2024 to develop electric and hybrid cars as well as digital technologies, the company announced on Friday.

Eric Walz2019-12-22 10:50 PT

U.S. to Test Camera-based Systems That Replace Traditional Glass Mirrors in Autos

On Tuesday, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it plans to test how drivers could use cameras to replace traditional rearview mirrors in automobiles. The test comes as automakers are investing in new technology and autonomous driving.

Eric Walz2019-10-04 11:05 PT

Tesla's Senior Production Executive at Fremont Factory Quits

Tesla's vice president of production at its Fremont factory, Peter Hochholdinger, has left after three years with the electric-car maker. He is the latest high-profile executive to leave Tesla in the past two years as the automaker struggles to ramp up production of Model 3.

FutureCar Staff 2019-08-03 00:00 PT

HERE Technologies Making it Easier for Drivers to Navigate with New Partnership

A new partnership was announced today between industry leading mapping and location platform service provider HERE Technologies and Total Traffic & Weather Network (TTWN), the largest provider of traffic, weather, news and sports reports. The partnership will offer drivers another way to help avoid traffic, by incorporating precise real-time traffic information from TTWN in location services provided by HERE.

FutureCar Staff 2019-07-10 15:30 PT

Porsche Fined $598 Million for its Role in the ‘Dieselgate’ Emissions Scandal

German automaker Volkswagen Group is eager to put the dieselgate scandal behind it and move on. However German prosecutors continue to levy fines against the automaker's subsidiaries for their role in the emissions cheating scandal nearly four years ago.

FutureCar Staff 2019-06-13 18:40 PT

U.S. Commerce Dept Sends Auto Tariff Report to the White House for Review

The U.S. Commerce Department sent its report on auto tariffs late Sunday evening to U.S. President Donald Trump, hours before the end of the 270-day deadline. The report’s recommendations can potentially lead to steeper tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.

FutureCar Staff 2019-03-27 17:43 PT

U.S. Grand Jury Indicts 4 Audi Managers Over ‘Dieselgate’ Scandal

A federal grand jury handed down indictments to four managers at luxury automaker Audi for their role in the “dieselgate” scandal. All of the managers worked in Audi’s engine development division and are accused of tampering with engine control software to mask excessive emissions from Audi and Volkswagen vehicles

FutureCar Staff 2019-02-24 15:03 PT

Iowa Senator Says Trump is Inclined to Increase Tariffs on Imported Autos From the EU

U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to move ahead with tariffs on imported vehicles, according to a report by Reuters. The move could prompt the European Union to agree a new trade deal. The Trump administration has targeted luxury European imports from automakers such as Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi.

FutureCar Staff 2019-02-23 17:10 PT

Mapping Company HERE Technologies to Supply Audi Vehicles with Live Traffic Data

High definition mapping company HERE Technologies was selected by automaker Audi as its traffic data provider for all new models sold across North America and Europe, beginning in the first half of 2019.

FutureCar Staff 2019-02-22 11:28 PT

The New PAVE Coalition Aims to Educate the Public to Embrace Self-Driving Technology

Global automakers including Toyota, tech companies working on autonomous mobility, and other stakeholders have joined together to form a coalition called PAVE, which stands for “partners for automated vehicle education”. The coalition launched the first ever campaign to inform the public about the potential of self-driving technology.

Eric Walz2019-02-13 17:48 PT

VW Says its Next-Generation Gas & Diesel-Powered Vehicles Will Be its Last

Volkswagen is reinforcing its commitment to a future of just electric vehicles. The German automaker announced that its next generation gas powered and diesel engine vehicles will be its last, as the company transitions to building only electric models.

Eric Walz2019-01-10 17:08 PT

SAIC VW Begins Work on a $2.5 billion China Factory to Build Audi Vehicles

Volkswagen AG’s China joint venture with SAIC Motor Corp has started construction on a $2.5 billion new energy vehicle (NEV) plant in Shanghai, which will make VW’s luxury Audi brand cars, a possible first for the venture.

FutureCar Staff 2018-11-25 10:15 PT

Apple, BMW and Audi Among Companies Working to Create ‘Digital Key Standard’ for Cars

​More than 70 leading automotive and tech companies, including Apple, LG, Samsung, Panasonic, Audi, General Motors, BMW, Hyundai, Qualcomm, and Volkswagen, have joined together under the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) to create the Digital Key standard for the automotive industry.

Eric Walz2018-07-28 11:26 PT