Intel Takes 15 Percent Stake in German Digital Mapping Firm Here 1c4zc

Intel Takes 15 Percent Stake in German Digital Mapping Firm Here
Highlights
  • Intel, Here to collaborate on R&D of real-time updates of HD maps
  • Deal highlights a shift in the dynamics of R&D in the car industry
  • Intel seeks to build its presence in automated driving technology
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US chip maker Intel will take a 15 percent stake in German digital mapping firm Here, it said on Tuesday, as it seeks to build its presence in automated driving technology. 434b6s

A filing to the German cartel office on Tuesday showed Intel has sought approval to buy a stake in the company, which is controlled by German carmakers Daimler, BMW, and Volkswagen .

Here said in a statement that they had also signed an agreement to collaborate on the research and development of real-time updates of high definition (HD) maps for highly- and fully-automated driving.

Intel did not disclose how much it would pay for the stake but said the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter.

The deal highlights a shift in the dynamics of research and development in the car industry, which until recently saw automakers largely dictating for suppliers to manufacture their proprietary technologies at specified volumes and prices.

Now carmakers are increasingly striking partnerships with technology firms using open technology standards, seeking to harness their expertise in areas including machine learning and mapping as they race against Silicon Valley companies such as Apple to develop driverless vehicles.

Last month two Chinese companies and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC agreed to buy a 10 percent stake in Here and Mobileye to develop self-driving cars by 2021.

BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen Nokia of Finland.

Last September, Here said it would introduce a new set of traffic services allowing drivers to see for themselves what live road conditions are like miles ahead using data from competing automakers, an industry first.

© Thomson Reuters 2016

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