Dec 10, 2024 | Auto Industry, Auto Tech, Skilled Trades, Talent, Technology
Kids at Brainerd High School got an inside look at everything electric in the automotive industry, as professionals in the field look to students to fill crucial technician roles. A collaborative effort among Central Lakes College, Mills Ford, Ford Motor Company and...
Dec 5, 2024 | Auto Industry, Safety
With the average price of a new car hovering around $48,000, people in the market for a new vehicle can ill-afford to rely on guesswork to determine which models are likely to hold up well over time, perform to their expectations, and deliver a safe and satisfying...
Jul 17, 2024 | Auto Industry, Featured, Robots
Robotics startup company Figure released a video last week showing its 01 humanoid robot being trained to do tasks on the factory floor at a BMW car plant. The video shows the 01 moving multiple components onto a jig, with placement tolerances the company...
Jul 9, 2024 | Auto Industry, Automation, Autonomous Vehicles
Valeo and Seeing Machines, an advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, have announced a strategic collaboration. It is aimed at strengthening their position in the driver and...
Jun 27, 2024 | Auto Industry, Electric Vehicles, Featured, Investment
The cash infusion is expected to help Rivian pay for development of its more affordable models. Volkswagen is investing $5 billion in Rivian, with the new joint venture expected to deliver new vehicles within the next five to ten years. Rivian’s founder and CEO,...
Jun 20, 2024 | Auto Industry, Robots
A humanoid robot that can drive a car could one day be used as a chauffeur, though its creator concedes that this may take at least 50 years. Most driverless cars work very differently to a human driver, using artificial intelligence and custom mechanical...
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