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Month: December 2023

Mercedes Getting “Hyper-Personal’ at CES 2024

Mercedes Getting “Hyper-Personal’ at CES 2024

More than 500 automakers, auto suppliers and other “mobility” manufacturers will be on hand for this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, including Mercedes-Benz. The German luxury brand plans to introduce a “hyper-personalized” version of its MBUX infotainment system, using AI to deliver a more “natural, human-like interaction.” Headlight.News looks at what Mercedes, BMW, Honda and other automakers have in store for CES 2024.

 Cruise Cuts Quarter of Workforce – Including Nine Senior Execs Linked to Near-Fatal Pedestrian Crash

 Cruise Cuts Quarter of Workforce – Including Nine Senior Execs Linked to Near-Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Cruise LLC, GM’s autonomous vehicle arm, continues to feel the impact of an October 2 crash that nearly killed a pedestrian in San Francisco. The robotaxi company will eliminate a quarter of its workforce in a bid to move onto “a more deliberate path with safety as the north star.” That includes nine senior executives cited in an ongoing safety investigation.”

Honda, Acura Revise CPO Program to Attract Buyers Priced Out of New Car Market

Honda, Acura Revise CPO Program to Attract Buyers Priced Out of New Car Market

Vehicle prices have surged at a record pace over the last decade, rising more than 50%, and pricing many potential buyers out of the market. To give them an alternative, Honda and its upscale sibling Acura are upgrading their certified pre-owned program, not only offering near-new models but adding more ways to finance them, including leasing – as well as the ability to shop for them online, the two brands announced Thursday.