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Ford Unit Teams With Startup Developing ‘Waze’ for Self-Driving Cars

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE A slew of companies have sprung up to make the smarts, sensors and other integral systems for self-driving cars. Here comes one to tell these cars where to go.  Startup RideOS said Friday that it has raised $9 million led by venture firm Sequoia Capital and reached a partnership with a division… Continue reading Ford Unit Teams With Startup Developing ‘Waze’ for Self-Driving Cars

Hyundai Warns U.S. Auto Tariff Would Be ‘Devastating’

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Hyundai Motor Co. joined a chorus of rebuke from global automakers against possible import tariffs by the Trump administration, warning the duties would be “devastating” to the Korean automaker and its U.S. operations. The tariffs “would not only harm Hyundai Motor’s U.S. business operations and the American workers and… Continue reading Hyundai Warns U.S. Auto Tariff Would Be ‘Devastating’

Mazda Joins Toyota in Condemning Trump’s Car-Tariff Plans

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Mazda Motor Corp. became the latest auto company to condemn the Trump administration’s plans for potential car import tariffs, saying such duties would hit both the industry as well as U.S. consumers. The Japanese manufacturer said it filed comments on the Commerce Department’s investigation into car-related imports on Thursday,… Continue reading Mazda Joins Toyota in Condemning Trump’s Car-Tariff Plans

Toyota To Provide Suzuki Technology To Build New Compact Car Engine

Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp. today agreed to start discussions on undertaking new joint projects for technological and market development, and vehicle production. As part of the new arrangement, Toyota will offer Suzuki the technology to develop a new compact and highly efficient car engine for India and other global markets, Toyota said… Continue reading Toyota To Provide Suzuki Technology To Build New Compact Car Engine

Toyota To Enhance Localisation In Brezza, Baleno To Make Them Cost Effective

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to increase the local content of Baleno and Vitara Brezza models which it will receive from compatriot Suzuki Motor Corp. for selling in India under their partnership to make them price competitive, a senior company official said today. The likely changes to be brought in the two models “are still under… Continue reading Toyota To Enhance Localisation In Brezza, Baleno To Make Them Cost Effective

Tesla Sues Former Employee for Allegedly Hacking Trade Secrets

LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Tesla Inc. sued a former employee, claiming he hacked the company’s confidential and trade secret information, transferring several gigabytes to outside entities. Tesla claims Martin Tripp, who worked at the Nevada Gigafactory as a process technician since October, stole data that included dozens of confidential photographs and a video… Continue reading Tesla Sues Former Employee for Allegedly Hacking Trade Secrets