General Motors’ self-driving car unit, Cruise Automation, is parting ways with CTO A.G. Gangadhar, Bloomberg first reported. This comes after public complaints pertaining to his role in fostering an alleged unsafe work environment for women. “After serious consideration, Cruise and AG have elected to part ways,” a Cruise spokesperson told TechCrunch in a statement. “We… Continue reading Cruise’s CTO, a former Uber manager, is out
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The cofounder of Uber’s self-driving car project is reportedly leaving the company after the fatal crash
Gene J. Puskar / AP Lior Ron, the cofounder of Uber’s self-driving car project, is leaving the company, reports CNBC. His departure would come after one of Uber’s self-driving cars was involved in a fatal crash, believed to be the first time an autonomous vehicle has killed a pedestrian. It’s not known if his reported… Continue reading The cofounder of Uber’s self-driving car project is reportedly leaving the company after the fatal crash
Cadillac, Lincoln launch SUVs in New York with an eye on China sales
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Luxury U.S. automaker brands Cadillac and Lincoln both unveiled SUV models this week at the New York auto show to meet rising American demand, but also are keeping one eye on a growing Chinese appetite for the same vehicles, executives said. The 2019 Lincoln Aviator is presented at the New York… Continue reading Cadillac, Lincoln launch SUVs in New York with an eye on China sales
A self-driving car was ticketed in San Francisco, but GM-owned Cruise says it did nothing wrong (GM)
A woman gets in a self-driving Chevy Bolt EV car during a media event by Cruise, GM’s autonomous car unit, in San Francisco Thomson Reuters A self-driving car owned by General Motors was ticketed Monday for cutting off a woman on a crosswalk. Cruise, which was acquired by GM in 2016, disputes the ticket and… Continue reading A self-driving car was ticketed in San Francisco, but GM-owned Cruise says it did nothing wrong (GM)
Scotty Labs raises $6 million for remote-controlled autonomous car platform
Scotty Labs, a tele-operations company that is working on technology to enable people to remotely control self-driving cars, has raised a $6 million seed round from Gradient Ventures with participation from Horizon Ventures and Hemi Ventures. Gradient Ventures is an early-stage venture fund housed within Google. “Usman and I founded Scotty on the belief that… Continue reading Scotty Labs raises $6 million for remote-controlled autonomous car platform
Bollinger announces partner to bring its all-electric utility truck to production next year
Bollinger has been keeping us excited about its B1 all-electric utility truck throughout its development program, but the path to production hasn’t been clear. Now the New York-based startup announces a partnership with an engineering firm to bring its all-electric vehicle to production as soon as next year. Home Solar Power Producing a cool electric prototype… Continue reading Bollinger announces partner to bring its all-electric utility truck to production next year
Uber reportedly reduced the number of sensors on its autonomous cars
JasonDoiy via Getty Images Uber is facing some intense scrutiny after one of its self-driving cars struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona ten days ago. The company (along with it’s partner, NVIDIA) has stopped testing its autonomous vehicle in cities across the US, and the Arizona governor suspended the tests specifically in that state.… Continue reading Uber reportedly reduced the number of sensors on its autonomous cars
Dana Offers GKN Shareholders Significant Upside through Combination Benefits and Share Price Potential with Major Shareholder Support
MAUMEE, Ohio, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — James Kamsickas, president and chief executive officer of Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN), today commented on the benefits a Dana-GKN Driveline combination offers: Superior Value “The Dana and GKN Driveline combination clearly offers superior value to GKN shareholders. It establishes the largest global supplier of vehicle drive systems, and… Continue reading Dana Offers GKN Shareholders Significant Upside through Combination Benefits and Share Price Potential with Major Shareholder Support
All-New 2019 Subaru Forester® Debuts At New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America Inc., debuted today the all-new 2019 Forester at the New York International Auto Show. The fifth generation of the best-selling SUV introduces the roomiest, most capable and most versatile Forester ever made and also features groundbreaking new safety technology. All-new 2019 Subaru Forester debuts at… Continue reading All-New 2019 Subaru Forester® Debuts At New York International Auto Show
Refreshed 2019 Kia Optima Debuts At New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The refreshed 2019 Kia Optima debuted at the New York International Auto Show today. Kia’s best-selling midsize sedan was unveiled with new design cues inside and out, expanded ADAS technology, a new UVO infotainment strategy and available European-inspired red and black two-tone sport leather-trimmed seats. Additional available enhancements… Continue reading Refreshed 2019 Kia Optima Debuts At New York International Auto Show