News tagged with auto systems

GM breaks ground on China hi-tech car lab

US auto giant General Motors broke ground in Shanghai on Monday on a research facility that will develop electric cars, lightweight materials and alternative fuel technology for China and the world.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jul 19, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Hitachi to replace president, split off businesses

Japanese hi-tech giant Hitachi Ltd. said Monday that it was replacing its president and splitting off its automotive systems and consumer electronics operations as it braces for a massive loss.

Technology / Business

created Mar 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Curb the car dashboard technology, government asks

(AP) -- Auto dashboards are becoming an arcade of text messages, GPS images, phone calls and web surfing, the government says, and it's asking carmakers to curb those distractions when vehicles are moving.

Technology / Other

created Feb 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0