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Indie is redefining perception-based vision processing by developing high-performance and differentiated semiconductor hardware and open software perception stacks. These solutions are designed to deliver scalable designs spanning internal driver and occupant monitoring systems (DMS, OMS) and high performance external computer vision systems while addressing the cost, power and form factor challenges that OEMs face.

https://indiesemi.com/adas-autonomous-driving/

Wasn’t long ago profit in 2 years was talked. indie Semiconductor is bordering on breakeven, according to the 6 American Semiconductor analysts. They expect the company to post a final loss in 2024, before turning a profit of US$73m in 2025. Therefore, the company is expected to breakeven roughly 2 years from now.

With our tie up it must be Honda. Safestocks thought it was

& GM & Honda customers. With Toyota also a customer let’s hope they lead us to the Holy grail in Asia. As seem to be busy & ahead of schedule according to one broker below.

indie Semiconductor, Inc. announced a significant ADAS design win at General Motors in partnership with Sharp Japan, and that it secured initial Vision sockets at Panasonic in support of Honda.

The company improved its competitive position as the technology leader in automotive radar after its Silicon Radar acquisition.

Its Q1 2023 revenue, margins, and loss per share exceeded expectations as management continues to execute well on their strategy.

With its accelerating growth, improving operating leverage, and synergy benefits from acquisitions, I expect that indie will reach profitability in the second half of 2023.

My 1-year price target for indie Semiconductor is $17.74, which implies an upside of 77% from current levels.

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4610967-indie-semiconductor-growing-into-an-autotech-powerhouse

Plenty more to come from GM still….on top of the models currently with Super Cruise, still to come soon are :-

Traverse

Optiq

Escalade IQ

Buick Electra E4 & E5, E6 E7

Buick Envision

Later this year we also have Mercedes with

EQS

S Class

Ford have 4 models & Lincoln 2 with Blue cruise/Active glide so far.

HAGD

The biggest untruth is you saying it’s all untruth. Lol

S2020

I didn’t know I could sack my boss lol

Sandy

Every hour I spend reading & researching is an hour less in the pub!!!

This has to pop soon. So much going on.

BMW SOP July/Aug gonna be big

Ford ramping up production

GM more models coming out every month.

VW starting early next year

Gen 3 coming out

Aviation products to sell in a lucrative market

Some more pension transfer coming will be my last chance at these levels.

All on black for years hopefully will get me to CES in January to buy the SEE team a bottle of expensive bubbly at the Show…

Consumers Willing To Adopt Some In-Car Subscriptions According To Survey

Most consumers are interested in premium features that add value or options with a free trial period

Automakers like BMW and Mercedes-Benz have faced backlash introducing subscription-based products and services in their vehicles. But according to the S&P Global Mobility survey, consumers are generally receptive to subscriptions when they offer exposure to new features and technologies. When offered free trials or existing subscriptions on newer vehicles, 82 percent of the survey's respondents said they would consider purchasing subscription-based services for future new-vehicle purchases.

The survey also highlighted the importance of offering value-added services through subscriptions. Paid functional upgrades, especially enhanced navigation and advanced driver-assist system (ADA) functionality, are highly desirable. Safety features like high-beam assist and driving video recorder received the highest satisfaction ratings among connected services. However, features like heated seats or remote start garnered less interest because consumers are used to paying for these items as part of an options package.

https://www.motor1.com/news/678206/consumers-willing-to-subscribe-for-features-says-survey/amp/

If only there was an easy fix ; )

The Dawn Project demonstrates that Tesla's driver monitoring system is ineffective and unfit for purpose

Research has shown that the only way to ensure a driver is paying attention is to implement an effective driver monitoring system using cameras.

Tesla states that "the cabin camera can determine driver inattentiveness and provide you with audible alerts, to remind you to keep your eyes on the road when Autopilot is engaged."

However, The Dawn Project's tests of Tesla's driver monitoring system reveal that the internal camera fails to recognise the following actions commonly performed by an inattentive driver: 

Looking out of the side window for a prolonged period of time

Eating a meal while actively not paying attention to the road ahead

Turning around and looking in the back seat

Placing a weight on the steering wheel to simulate a driver's hands

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-dawn-project-demonstrates-that-teslas-driver-monitoring-system-is-ineffective-and-unfit-for-purpose-301883299.html

As the surge in commercial trucking accidents continues to cause concern across the nation, experts and authorities emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to road safety. According to data compiled from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicating a 12% increase in such incidents over the past three years, it is crucial to delve deeper into the contributing factors and adopt effective solutions to protect truck drivers and other road users.

Distracted driving is another critical factor influencing the rising number of trucking accidents. Smartphones and onboard technologies have brought unprecedented connectivity to truck cabs. However, the temptation to engage with these devices while driving can divert the driver’s attention from the road, leading to potentially catastrophic consequences.

Technology Integration

Encouraging the adoption of advanced safety technologies can help reduce accidents caused by distracted driving. In-cab monitoring systems and collision avoidance technology are some examples that can be instrumental in enhancing safety.

https://www.newsanyway.com/2023/07/21/surge-in-commercial-trucking-accidents-sparks-concerns-over-road-safety/

According to van Meel, each subsequent generation of M vehicle has to exceed the performance of its predecessor. If BMW can accomplish its performance targets for the new M vehicles using an electric-only powertrain, then the next M3 and M4 will be electric. If not, the cars will stick with an internal combustion engine. "The logic is quite easy," he said. "But of course, we're trying to make that happen as pure electric."

Asked about multiple powertrains options, van Meel was quick to dismiss any suggestion that BMW would offer both petrol-powered and electric versions with the possibility of a hybrid electric vehicle. He didn't think all three options were realistic and indicated that BMW would prefer to use just one powertrain.

The current Competition xDrive versions of the BMW M3 and M4 use a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged inline-6 to produce 503 bhp. Performance figures include 0 to 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph. By comparison, the current BMW i4 completes a 0 to 60 mph run in 3.7 seconds with a top speed limited to 127 mph. In our review of the i4 M50, we thought it had a lot going for it. However, to take on the current M3 and M4, an electric successor would have to level up its game.

https://uk.motor1.com/news/678048/bmw-m-boss-wants-next-m3-electric/amp/

Fi-Pilot is a Level 2 autonomous driving system, it is something that is becoming a standard in the EV industry. This is similar to GM’s Super Cruise, and it will brake, throttle, and even steer in some situations to make the driving experience much more relaxing and safer for you. Also, this SUV comes with modern safety features such as driver drowsiness attention and warning systems, evasive steering assistance, and intelligent speed assist.

The Fisker Ocean Takes The Fight To The Tesla Model Y With Its Impressive Range

https://www.topspeed.com/fisker-ocean-impressive-range/

In UK coach, we were able to introduce a driver fatigue alert system into more than 400 vehicles. This has already lead to a 50% reduction in fatigue-related safety events.

We've changed our name from National Express Group to Mobico Group. This change relates to the parent company only - National Express will continue to be used by our customer-facing businesses.

https://www.mobicogroup.com/sustainability/sustainability-strategy/we-move-people/safety/

Van Hool has partnered with Mobileye to integrate advanced safety features into the T series. The Shield+ range includes components such as Turning Assist, which alerts drivers to the presence of road users when making turns, and Pedestrian Collision Warning (PCW), which detects pedestrians in front of the vehicle and warns the driver. The Speed Limitation Indication recognizes speed limit signs and displays them on the dashboard, giving those high evidence. The Highway Monitoring Warning helps maintain a safe distance from preceding vehicles, and finally Turn Signal Reminder ensures that drivers are aware of their active turn signals. Furthermore,

the Driver Drowsiness Indication system monitors driver fatigue, providing audible and visual alarms when necessary.

https://www.sustainable-bus.com/news/alicron-acron-and-astron-all-about-van-hools-new-t-series/

We are the African distribution partner for Guardian Seeing Machines computer vision algorithms, optics and processing technologies are the most advanced in the world. From intelligent driver-aware Driver Monitoring System (DMS), to safely enabling technologies for semi- and autonomous driving of the future, Seeing Machines AI capabilities for safety, performance, comfort and convenience are endless.

https://itscorp.co.za/

Volvo Cars

does not plan to use autonomous driving technology from Tesla

and will instead focus on developing its own systems, according to the company’s CEO.

Back in June, the Gothenburg-headquartered carmaker said it had inked an agreement with Elon Musk’s firm that would give its electric vehicles access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Thursday morning, Volvo Cars chief Jim Rowan was asked whether this meant the business would consider using Tesla’s autonomous driving tech in the future.

“We’ve already made that decision in terms of what we want to control internally, in terms of our technology stack,” Rowan said.

“And we’ve chosen that we want to be in full control of our ADAS [advanced driver assistance systems], all the way up to full AD [autonomous driving] software,” he added.

“So we will continue to write that, we will continue to invest in that, and we’ll continue to develop that.”

In a sign of how the company’s strategy is taking shape, Volvo Cars announced late last year that it had taken full ownership of Zenseact, a business specializing in AD software.

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/21/volvo-cars-wont-use-teslas-autonomous-driving-tech-ceo.html

Lets hope we end up in all models.

Fisker CEO Henrik Fisker has confirmed to Auto Express that the rumoured Fisker pick-up is set to become a reality. “Yes, we are going to do a pick-up,” he told us, going on to reveal what to expect from the truck when it arrives. “If Ferrari were to do a pick-up, this is what it’d be like,” he said.

The US-based all-electric start-up, currently in the process of launching its Ocean SUV, had been rumoured to be building a pick-up for some time, with Henrik Fisker referring to it as ‘the Alaska programme’ in the past and posting a teaser image on social media in 2020. But speaking at the launch of the Ocean in Austria, Henrik Fisker confirmed that the pick-up is definitely in the plans and hinted that the “sportiest of pick-ups” may be revealed soon.

Best pick-up trucks 2023

Best pick-up trucks 2023

Other firms are already having success with electric pick-up trucks in the US, including rival start-up Rivian as well as legacy car makers such as Ford and GM, while Tesla has just started production of its long-awaited Cybertruck. Now Fisker is about to join the fray, buoyed by the growing market for premium pick-ups, especially in the US.

Henrik Fisker also told us to expect some novel thinking when it comes to practicality. The Fisker Ocean features a drop-down rear window to enable the car to carry extra-long loads and the pick-up could utilise similar thinking.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/fisker/360686/fisker-pick-truck-confirmed-ferrari-pick-ups

U.S. Buick Sales Jump Nearly 50 Percent In Q2 2023

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/07/usa-buick-sales-numbers-figures-results-second-quarter-2023-q2/amp/

US. Chevrolet sales increased more than 17 percent to 454,046 units during the second quarter of 2023. Individual model sales performance was as follows:

Chevrolet Blazer sales increased 26.47 percent to 18,080 units

Chevrolet Bolt EV sales increased 445.06 percent to 13,959 units

This line item includes sales for both the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV

Chevrolet Camaro sales increased 110.28 percent to 9,557 units

Chevrolet Colorado sales decreased 11.5 percent to 19,909 units

Chevrolet Corvette sales increased 5.74 percent to 9,125 units

Chevrolet Equinox sales decreased 12.69 percent to 52,949 units

Chevrolet Express sales decreased 27.27 percent to 9,227 units

Chevrolet Low Cab Forward sales decreased 6.07 percent to 1,362 units

Chevrolet Malibu sales increased 25.38 percent to 40,731 units

Chevrolet Silverado sales decreased 1.21 percent to 141,299 units

Silverado 1500 sales increased 5 percent to 93,004 units

Silverado HD sales, comprised of Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500 HD, decreased 9.8 percent to 47,072 units

Silverado MD sales, comprised of Silverado 4500 HD, Silverado 5500 HD and Silverado 6500 HD, decreased 47 percent to 1,223 units

Chevrolet Suburban sales increased 87.27 percent to 16,661 units

Chevrolet Tahoe sales increased 38.87 percent to 29,258 units

Chevrolet Trailblazer sales increased 112.43 percent to 33,857 units

Chevrolet Traverse sales increased 78.24 percent to 37,148 units

Chevrolet Trax sales increased 114.53 percent to 20,921 units

Seize

Who knows its decent without any $$$ in the RNS?

With a significant number of road accidents attributed to distracted driving, the adoption of “Driver Monitoring System” (DMS) gained traction in the automotive industry. Governments worldwide are considering legislation to make DMS mandatory, while car manufacturers are embracing this technology to enhance the safety of their vehicles. Will DMS become a safety norm across the globe in the coming years?

As per the World Health Organization (WHO), a staggering 1.3 million lives are claimed by road accidents annually. Out of total fatal road accidents, 25–30% are caused due to distracted driving. The distraction could be due to sleep deprivation, anxiety, or personal/professional pressures. To eliminate this as a cause for accidents, OEMs introduced a new safety feature called “Driver Monitoring System” (DMS).

DMS is a technology that uses cameras and sensors to monitor a driver’s face, eyes, and body movements to detect distraction or abnormality. It prevents accidents by alerting drivers if they find signs of distraction.

Lexus took this pioneering step in 2006 by introducing DMS in a passenger vehicle. Toyota and Volvo swiftly followed suit. Ford, Cadillac, BMW, and other European manufacturers have also embraced DMS in select models.

A trend has been observed that all the safety-related features introduced by OEMs eventually were made mandatory by many countries, like seat belts, airbags, etc. There are also regulations underway to make DMS compulsory in vehicles in the US, EU, and China. This will drive the growth of DMS.

https://www.aranca.com/knowledge-library/articles/business-research/keeping-an-eye-on-the-road-the-surge-in-driver-monitoring-system-dms

Amazing what news can do, even without any $$$ aswell.

58.90 ILA

+21.30 (56.65%)today

We announce $100m and the dial hardly moves :(