According to a report by “Wirtschaftswoche”, the Ingolstadt-based automobile manufacturer has joined forces with Daimler and BMW in the field of autonomous driving. The scope of the cooperation is to differ from the cooperation between VW and Ford.

Increasing numbers of on-board sensors and a multitude of new, data-intensive multimedia technologies are set to raise enormous challenges for vehicular network hardware. Aside from the sheer bandwidth required, this will also affect the weight, complexity and cost of cars.

For those interested in the fine line between human and artificial intelligence, we recommend this short story about the autonomous Taxi Wooster.

Modern technology not only makes cooperation between companies across traditional borders possible - the platform economy and the pressure of large suppliers also make it necessary.

In cooperation with its partners Sidact and the Fraunhofer Institute SCAI, Scale started a research project on virtual product development using intelligent assistance systems on October 1st. For the next three years, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) will support the project.

Throughout the world, various cooperative, intelligent transport systems (C-ITS) are being developed. These systems, of course, depend on wireless and mobile communication. It is also important to consider other road users and not all areas have sufficient wireless and mobile infrastructure. So how should C-ITS users communicate with each other under such conditions?

Traffic sucks. To help drivers reach their destination faster, a Hanover-based start-up has developed navigation software. The system may suggest different routes to users for the same destination. There are good reasons for this.

The German automobile manufacturer Porsche and the US-American aviation company Boeing have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the development of a study for a premium aircraft for urban airspace.

As recently as the beginning of 2018, the mere mention of air taxis could turn you into a laughing stock. That’s what happened to CSU Minister of State Dorothee Bär, who was mocked and derided online after a TV appearance. Even then, a quick Google would have told you that what might at first look like science fiction, is actually about to become reality.

Data-based services and shared mobility facilities will account for a quarter of the industry’s turnover by 2030. As a result, software will make up 30% of the vehicle’s value, while electronic components will make up 25%. If the European auto industry wishes to remain successful, it needs to rethink its long-term strategy. A five-point plan has been drawn up to secure an advantage over competitors from China and the US.