This week, the Rio Olympic Games officially closed. When the line of sight is pulled back from the scene where the athletes struggle in the game, it is as usual. Just as Uber is still losing money, Didi has started its car rental business. When Lidar's Quanergy is still making big investments, Mobileye is also developing a self-driving plan with Delphi...from North America to Asia and Europe. The story of cars and trips is still being written into the new story. Please follow the perspective of our new intellectual driving and review the global automotive travel news.
North America: 
Uber loses at least 1.27 billion U.S. dollars in the first half of the year
According to Bloomberg News, Uber’s loss in the first half of 2016 was at least US$1.27 billion. Among them, the distribution of subsidies to drivers is the main cause of losses. Related sources broke the news: Uber net revenue in the first quarter of this year is about 960 million US dollars, a loss of about 520 million US dollars (eBITDA before interest and tax depreciation and amortization). In the second quarter, net revenue was approximately US$1.1 billion, and the loss further deteriorated to approximately US$750 million. This means Uber’s total loss for the first half of this year is at least US$1.27 billion.
2. LiDAR startup Quanergy raises $90 million
According to "Fortune" report, Quanergy Systems, a Silicon Valley LiDAR start-up, has raised $90 million from its investor base. The financing line led by Sensata Technologies includes auto parts maker Delphi, Samsung Ventures, Motus Ventures and Jinpu Investment. . After financing, the total financing of Quanergy Systems rose to 150 million U.S. dollars, and the company’s valuation will be as high as 1.59 billion U.S. dollars. LiDAR competition is becoming increasingly fierce.
3, Delphi and Mobileye jointly develop automated driving solutions
According to the Wall Street Journal, Delphi, the auto supplier, and Mobileye will jointly develop fully-autonomous driving systems (Fourth and Fifth Graded by the American Automobile Engineering Association) and jointly invest hundreds of millions of dollars in this. The two parties hope to cooperate in the development of solutions that can be quickly integrated into a variety of automotive platforms, including cars, SUVs, and pickups, to take the lead in unmanned competition. The new platform will be displayed at the CES 2017 in the United States and is planned to be mass-produced in 2019. It may take two to three years after being formally carried on a car.
Tesla releases the fastest electric car in the world
Tesla announced on Tuesday afternoon that its electric vehicles will be equipped with new types of batteries. Its Model S will increase its top speed by 16.7%, and it will become the world’s fastest production vehicle. The newly upgraded battery will speed up the Model S 100 kilometers to 2.5 seconds. Currently, only the Ferrari and Porsche 918 Spyder can compete. However, the current prices of these two supercars are respectively US$1.4 million and US$845,000, while the Model S only needs US$134,500.
5, unmanned racing Roborace test car debut
In December last year, the FIA ​​announced that it will launch Konetik, a joint technology investment company, to the Roborace, a driverless series, and hopes to formally hold it in the next two years. Roborace is expected to debut during the 2016-2017 Formula E season. A few days ago, the R&D team showed people the latest prototypes. This DevBot will become a driverless test car that can support basic hardware and software. The latest news is DevBot’s first public appearance with Formula E at the Donington Park Circuit practice race in the UK on August 24th.
Asia: 
1. Singapore company launches world's first driverless taxi
According to reports, the Singapore-based nuTonomy company has opened up and tested its own research and development of driverless taxis for local residents. People can easily make reservations online through smart phones. The nuTonomy taxi also officially became the first public test in the world. Drive a taxi. So far, nuTonomy has only tested six taxis on the road and its driving distance has been limited to less than 2.5 kilometers of vehicles in Singapore's "One North" industrial park. Now that 12 people have passed the review, the company plans to expand this number to more than a thousand people in recent months. At the same time, it will gradually increase the number of vehicles and driving distance according to the test conditions.
2, Didi Carry Out Car Rental Business
Recently, Didi Group confirmed that its car rental business has started to test and operate in Shanghai in July. At present, Didi Car Rental employs a full-range online service process. After placing orders on the mobile phone, users can enjoy free delivery and pick-up services. It is worth noting that DDT will provide services to users in cooperation with leasing companies. The prospects of this business are not yet known.
3, Samsung push the new Connect Auto system
Samsung introduced the new Connect Auto system - a stylish car connectivity feature for a vintage car via an interface device that connects to a car computer, and is not limited to Samsung mobile phone users. Samsung also entered into a partnership with AT&T to provide 4G LTE networks for Connect Auto users and up to 10 services via built-in Wi-Fi hotspots. In addition, this interface also uses Samsung's Knox security system to ensure that your vehicle-related data is not invaded by viruses. This product has not yet announced the price.
4. Toyota and Japan Taxi Association launch new models
Toyota Motor Corporation and Japan Taxi Association (JFHTA) will jointly develop automotive autopilot technology. The cooperation will focus more on taxis. The goal is to launch a new model for taxi service by 2017. The partners hope to popularize the general design principles in the taxi field. For example, taxis have more spacious doors and lower bodywork, making it easier for more and more people to use. At the same time, it hopes to establish a good standard for the taxi industry to provide customers and drivers with more comfortable, safe and convenient diversified services.
Toyota’s goal is to collect traffic data from more than 200,000 taxis across Japan, such as traffic conditions, road conditions, and more. Analyzed data can speed up the development process of ADAS and more human-friendly human interface.
5. Citi cooperates with Southeast Asia taxi service Grab
According to the "Financial Times" report, Citi will establish a partnership with Singapore's taxi service Grab. Credit card users can use points to pay for fares. The partnership with Grab is the first time that Citi has bundled its credit card with a transportation application and is part of Citi’s plan to attract a large user base for taxi and messaging applications in Southeast Asia. One of Citi’s goals is to reduce customer acquisition costs.
Europe: 
1. Dutch company develops "Air Car"
According to the "Daily Mail" report, the Dutch company PAL-V has developed a "air car" that can fly, and can switch modes between ground driving and air flying, priced at up to 600,000 US dollars (about 4 million yuan). For the first time in a sci-fi movie "Modern Family" 50 years ago, humans could fly in the future. Experts now say that this dream has become reality just around the corner. The Terrafugia in the United States has also developed the "flying car" TF-X.
2. Daimler was sued by the supplier and claimed 40 million euros
According to German media, the Daimler Group and the Prevent Group have disputes over the contracts for car seats. In 2013, the Daimler Group terminated the contract. Currently Prevent Group sued Daimler Group and claimed 40 million euros (about 45 million US dollars). A German judge in charge of the case confirmed the incident. Daimler Group confirmed that Prevent Group is one of the company's suppliers in replying to foreign media, but denied that the other two suppliers, Car Trim and ES Automobilguss (all VW's suppliers) have a partnership with the recently produced Mercedes-Benz. . Prior to this, the Volkswagen Group was also in dispute with the Prevent Group. Production of the six models and some parts and components was reduced.
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