Uber passengers in the US have complained on Twitter after a “glitch” meant they were charged 100 times more than advertised fares. One journey that should have cost $96.72 (£77.60) was reportedly charged at $9,672, while some charges were so high they triggered fraud alerts. The payment problem reportedly hit riders in San Diego and… Continue reading ‘My $19 Uber ride cost 100 times that’
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VW and Ford in self-driving and electric car pact
Volkswagen and Ford have said they will work together on developing self-driving and electric cars in an attempt to reduce costs on new technologies. VW plans to invest $2.6bn (£2.1bn) in Ford’s self-driving unit, which is valued at $7bn. The move comes after the duo said in March they would build vans together. The two… Continue reading VW and Ford in self-driving and electric car pact
Electric car network gets boost despite sales drop
The government is pumping nearly £40m into improving the infrastructure for electric vehicles despite a sharp drop in hybrid car sales after state-funded grants were axed. The Department for Transport will invest in UK engineering to “transform” the network of electric charge points. Sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles slumped by 50.4% in June after the… Continue reading Electric car network gets boost despite sales drop
‘Grave concern’ as sales of low emission cars fall
Sales of low emission cars in the UK have fallen for the first time in more than two years, the industry has said. The decline comes as overall sales of new cars continued to fall, dropping 4.9% in June from the year before. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the fall in alternatively… Continue reading ‘Grave concern’ as sales of low emission cars fall
New rule means electric cars must make noise
New electric vehicles will have to feature a noise-emitting device, under an EU rule coming into force on Monday. It follows concerns that low-emission cars and vans are too quiet, putting pedestrians at risk because they cannot be heard as they approach. All new types of four-wheel electric vehicle must be fitted with the device,… Continue reading New rule means electric cars must make noise
Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe
Car giant Ford has said it is planning to cut about 12,000 jobs across its European operations by the end of 2020. The carmaker is trying to cut costs and restructure its European business, which is losing money. It plans to have closed five of its plants by the end of next year, including the… Continue reading Ford to cut 12,000 jobs in Europe
Ford recalls 1.2 million vehicles in US
Ford is recalling 1.2 million sport utility vehicles in the US over suspension issues that the car giant said could affect steering. The recall, which is expected to cost $180m (£140m), affects Ford Explorers made in the US firm’s Chicago plant between 2010 and 2017. Ford said one customer had reported hitting a kerb when… Continue reading Ford recalls 1.2 million vehicles in US
Fiat Chrysler withdraws bid for Renault
Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn its merger proposal for French carmaker Renault, the Italian-American firm has said. The announcement followed a failed attempt by Renault board members to reach a decision on the offer. Renault said it had been unable to reach agreement because French government representatives had requested a postponement. The French government is the… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler withdraws bid for Renault
Announcement on Ford plant closure due
An announcement on the proposed closure of Ford’s Bridgend plant will be made on Thursday, the BBC has been told. Ford Europe and bosses from the United States will meet union leaders at its Essex headquarters. The GMB said closure would “mean disaster” for the plant, which opened in 1980 and employs 1,700 workers. Ford… Continue reading Announcement on Ford plant closure due
Uber posts $1bn loss weeks after flotation
Uber has posted a $1bn (£790m) loss as the ride-hailing firm delivered its first figures since a disappointing flotation earlier this month. The quarterly loss came despite a 20% a rise in revenues to $3.1bn and increase in monthly active users to 93 million. The results were in line with many analysts’ forecasts and may… Continue reading Uber posts $1bn loss weeks after flotation