A souped-up 1967 Mustang fastback stars in “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.” But Mustangs aren’t all about high testosterone. A 1966 convertible is featured in “The Princess Diaries,” and Ford said 27 percent of Mustang buyers are women. William Clay Ford Jr., Ford’s executive chairman and the great-grandson of founder Henry Ford, is… Continue reading Common Sense: ‘Mustang Means Freedom’: Why Ford Is Saving an American Icon
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Apple, Spurned by Others, Signs Deal With Volkswagen for Driverless Cars
Two former Apple employees also recalled how their colleagues built a model of a sport-utility vehicle with four seats facing each other, which some employees tested by sitting inside, similar to a design Mercedes advertised in 2015. As recently as 2016, Apple planned to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to build research and development… Continue reading Apple, Spurned by Others, Signs Deal With Volkswagen for Driverless Cars
After Fatal Uber Crash, a Self-Driving Start-Up Moves Forward
Because the cars are equipped with sensors that gather information about their surroundings by sending out pulses of light — as well as radar and an array of cameras — the cars could potentially operate at night as well. But the start-up decided to keep a tight rein on its service before gradually expanding the… Continue reading After Fatal Uber Crash, a Self-Driving Start-Up Moves Forward
Ford Changed Leaders, Looking for a Lift. It’s Still Looking.
“When are we going to know these six?” Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley asked. “Because I asked you a pretty straightforward question. You’re alluding to the six in your slides. You’re clearly not willing to talk about them.” Then, with a tone of exasperation rarely heard in such calls, Mr. Jonas added, “That’s a problem,… Continue reading Ford Changed Leaders, Looking for a Lift. It’s Still Looking.
Op-Ed Contributor: New Leadership Has Not Changed Uber
Recently I asked a colleague why he used Uber. He said that the bus would cost $2.25, and Uber would cost about $5. So I asked him, “What if the price for Uber was $10?” He said he would take the bus. So because he was only paying half the cost of the ride, he… Continue reading Op-Ed Contributor: New Leadership Has Not Changed Uber
Broadcom Now Seeking Fewer of Qualcomm’s Board Seats
Photo Hock Tan, the chief executive of Broadcom, said his company’s decision to seek fewer seats on Qualcomm’s board was a bid to provide “continuity” after an eventual takeover. Credit Justin Lane/European Pressphoto Agency Broadcom moved the goal posts in its hostile takeover bid for Qualcomm, announcing on Tuesday that it was now seeking only… Continue reading Broadcom Now Seeking Fewer of Qualcomm’s Board Seats
Chinese Carmaker May Use Fiat Chrysler for Foothold in United States
“In the first half of this year, we will establish a North American sales company that will be responsible for developing the dealership network,” Mr. Jun said. “We will explore all sorts of channels including partnering with F.C.A. as well as others.” Sergio Marchionne, Fiat Chrysler’s chief executive, said his company was ready to assist… Continue reading Chinese Carmaker May Use Fiat Chrysler for Foothold in United States
Jaguars 45, Steelers 42 | Divisional round: Jaguars Stun Steelers to Reach A.F.C. Championship Game
In an on-field interview with CBS after the game, Bortles said the Jaguars came in knowing they would need to battle. “The guys played with confidence all day long,” he said of his teammates. “Obviously with what they have on their side of the ball, it’s a good team with a good offense, so we… Continue reading Jaguars 45, Steelers 42 | Divisional round: Jaguars Stun Steelers to Reach A.F.C. Championship Game
About New York: Battling Climate Change from the Back Seat of an S.U.V.
Many mornings, Mr. De Blasio is driven 11 miles to his gym in Park Slope, Brooklyn, from the official mayor’s residence on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Gracie Mansion. Former Mayor Bloomberg, a billionaire, rode the subway most days. On the other hand, Mr. Bloomberg routinely splurged on carbon usage by deploying his personal… Continue reading About New York: Battling Climate Change from the Back Seat of an S.U.V.