Shared micromobility company Bird is exiting several markets across the world as it struggles to build an economically viable business, according to a regulatory filing. Bird said it will “fully exit Germany, Sweden and Norway, as well as wind down operations in “several dozen additional, primarily small to mid-sized markets” across the U.S., Europe, the… Continue reading Bird exits Germany, Sweden, Norway and ‘several dozen’ US, EMEA markets
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Rolls-Royce Spectre EV to launch next year with 260-mile range
Rolls-Royce plans to deliver its first EV, the Spectre two-door coupe, to customers late next year as it transitions toward becoming a fully electric brand by 2030. The company estimates that the Spectre will travel up to 260 miles on a fully charged battery, deliver 577 horsepower and zip from 0 to 60 mph in… Continue reading Rolls-Royce Spectre EV to launch next year with 260-mile range
Foxconn pushes deeper into automotive with an electric pickup and crossover
Foxconn, the Taiwanese manufacturing giant that makes Apple’s iPhones, unveiled Tuesday two electric vehicle concepts at its third annual Hon Hai Tech Day as the company tries to diversify its business and take on the automotive market. The two vehicles, a Model V electric pickup truck and Model B electric crossover hatchback, is a message… Continue reading Foxconn pushes deeper into automotive with an electric pickup and crossover
Turo is expanding car-sharing to Australia
Turo, the peer-to-peer car-sharing platform that’s been described as the Airbnb for cars, will expand to Australia before the end of the year, the company said Tuesday. Local car owners in all major cities, including Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane, can join the waitlist on Turo’s website if interested. This is Turo’s second international expansion… Continue reading Turo is expanding car-sharing to Australia
Who is going to buy Cadillac’s $300,000 hand-built EV?
The battery-electric Celestiq sedan, which starts “north of $300,000,” is tasked with more than restoring Cadillac to its former glory; it now must back executives’ bold claim to “reestablish the iconic brand as the standard of the world.” But with a price tag more than three times the average transaction price of a vehicle from… Continue reading Who is going to buy Cadillac’s $300,000 hand-built EV?
The Cadillac Celestiq is GM’s big (literally) luxury EV bet
Years ago, Cadillac was associated with luxury and performance. Today, in an effort to claw its way back to the top of the luxury heap, the U.S. automaker unveiled Monday the production Cadillac Celestiq, a hand-built, bespoke behemoth fastback sedan that adheres closely to the concept it unveiled in July of this year. The vehicle,… Continue reading The Cadillac Celestiq is GM’s big (literally) luxury EV bet
5 things you didn’t know about Cadillac’s $300,000 Celestiq EV
Cadillac confirmed Monday that its forthcoming flagship Celestiq sedan will launch late next year with all of the futuristic bells and whistles befitting a bespoke EV starting “north of $300,000.” The Celestiq isn’t just a flagship for the GM luxury brand. The four-seater is slated to set the direction for the brand’s transition to a… Continue reading 5 things you didn’t know about Cadillac’s $300,000 Celestiq EV
Apple is bringing Spatial Audio to cars, starting with Mercedes-Benz
Apple is bringing its immersive surround-sound audio product to vehicles through a partnership with Mercedes-Benz and Universal Music Group, the latest example of the tech company’s push into automotive. For the first time, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos from Apple Music will be natively integrated into the car, starting with the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, the Mercedes-Benz… Continue reading Apple is bringing Spatial Audio to cars, starting with Mercedes-Benz
Want to tip for your Amazon delivery? Drivr is a new app for that
Tipping in the U.S. is a critical part of how the wheels turn in the service economy. One service area that’s been very overlooked, however, is the world of last-mile delivery — a service job that falls between the cracks when it comes to tipping because those who deliver products typically don’t work for the… Continue reading Want to tip for your Amazon delivery? Drivr is a new app for that
Lyft increases service fees for riders amid rising insurance costs
Lyft is increasing the service fees its riders in the U.S. pay for each ride. The rise in cost, which will go directly to Lyft, aims to cover the higher costs of insurance, reports Reuters. Lyft’s service fees pay for overhead costs like driver insurance and security background checks. The company expected a rise in insurance… Continue reading Lyft increases service fees for riders amid rising insurance costs