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Daimler CEO announces sweeping cost review as he bows out

BERLIN (Reuters) – Daimler’s Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche announced a sweeping cost review on Wednesday, his last day in office, as he bid farewell to shareholders following more than a decade at the helm of luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz. Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche poses ahead of the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, May… Continue reading Daimler CEO announces sweeping cost review as he bows out

Tesla brings back free Supercharging for some Model S and X owners

Sponsored Links Tesla When Tesla got rid of free Supercharging as a referral reward, it said the perk was “adding too much cost to cars.” Even so, the automaker clearly knows it’s something potential customers would appreciate, because it’s sorta, kinda bringing free Supercharging back. Electrek has discovered that it’s back as a perk again,… Continue reading Tesla brings back free Supercharging for some Model S and X owners

1 in 6 Uber, Lyft Vehicles Have Current Safety Recall, Study Finds

Consumer Reports could not determine if any customers have been injured due to safety defects. Photo via Lyft. A recent study by Consumer Reports found that one in six vehicles on the Uber and Lyft platforms have an open recall for an unaddressed safety issue. Consumer Reports based its findings on data collected from 94,000… Continue reading 1 in 6 Uber, Lyft Vehicles Have Current Safety Recall, Study Finds

Autonomous AI Platform Raises $4M in Funding

Ravin was founded in 2018 and is based in London and Haifa, Israel. Photo by Vadim Ribak. Ravin.AI, an autonomous platform using artificial intelligence to inspect vehicle condition, has completed a $4 million seed round, led by PICO Venture Partners, with participation from Shell Ventures and automotive entrepreneur Adam Draizin, the company announced. Ravin was founded… Continue reading Autonomous AI Platform Raises $4M in Funding

Former GM Execs Share Vision of Smart Mobility Services

While automotive OEMs, transit agencies, car rental companies, and even energy corporations across the globe plan and launch smart mobility services such as carsharing, ride-hailing, dynamic shuttles, dockless scooters, and more — many of us can’t help but wonder if this marks “the beginning of the end” of car ownership in favor of shared-economy and… Continue reading Former GM Execs Share Vision of Smart Mobility Services

New James Bond inspired Aston Martin DBS Superleggera revealed

To mark the 50th anniversary of the sixth James Bond movie, “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service,” Aston Martin has launched a limited edition DBS Superleggera. Inspired by the 1969 Aston Martin DBS featured in the Bond classic, the new car will be limited to just 50 units when it goes on sale at the end of… Continue reading New James Bond inspired Aston Martin DBS Superleggera revealed

Critical hearing for Carlos Ghosn ahead of trial

Six months after his arrest, Carlos Ghosn will find, for the first time, this Thursday morning, the prosecutors and his three judges for a formal preliminary hearing to prepare for his future trial. A crucial step in the long legal process that awaits the former boss of Nissan and Renault. “It is possible that these… Continue reading Critical hearing for Carlos Ghosn ahead of trial

Farewell of an alpha animal

For the Swabians, whoever gets a job “at the Daimler” is considered. Dieter Zetsche was chief executive there for 13 years. With a walrus beard and brisk performances he became a brand himself. Now he resigns – as one of the last of his kind. obs / SWR – Südwestrundfunk / Daimler AG Dieter Zetsche:… Continue reading Farewell of an alpha animal