Category: Automotive

UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler withdraws merger offer for Renault

FILE PHOTO: The logos of Renault and Fiat carmakers are seen in Nice, France, June 3, 2019. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard PARIS (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler said on Wednesday it was withdrawing its $35 billion merger offer for Renault, calling off what would have been a landmark deal to create the world’s third-biggest automaker. A source close… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler withdraws merger offer for Renault

UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler sales chief files whistleblower suit over SEC probe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ U.S. sales chief Reid Bigland sued the Italian-American automaker claiming the company opted to withhold 90% of his 2018 compensation because he has cooperated with a probe by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, court documents filed on Wednesday show. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Fiat carmaker is pictured… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler sales chief files whistleblower suit over SEC probe

Chevrolet Launches Tracker SUV in China

Chevrolet Launches Tracker SUV in China 2019-06-05 CHONGQING – The Chevrolet Tracker was launched today in China at Auto Chongqing 2019. The sporty small SUV comes with a stylish exterior and interior, GM’s latest eighth-generation Ecotec engines, and intelligent connectivity and safety features. Six variants, including four Redline models, range in price from RMB 99,900 to… Continue reading Chevrolet Launches Tracker SUV in China

Yellowbrick Data Raises $81M in Series C Funding

Yellowbrick Data, a Palo Alto, California-based provider of data warehousing for the enterprise analytics market, raised $81m in Series C funding. The round was led by DFJ Growth, with participation from IVP and BMW i Ventures and existing investors Next47, Third Point Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Threshold Ventures and GV. The company, which has now raised… Continue reading Yellowbrick Data Raises $81M in Series C Funding

Building the future of mobility with Luxoft

Building the future of mobility with Luxoft MapboxBlockedUnblockFollowFollowingJun 5 By: Alex Barth Mapbox is focused on enabling developers and car makers to build sophisticated AI and AR in-car applications, with maps that understand the driver’s environment from both a street-level perspective and a bird’s-eye view. We are excited to expand our relationship with Luxoft to accelerate… Continue reading Building the future of mobility with Luxoft

Data: The route from a blank map to a live map

Data: The route from a blank map to a live map Innovations for builders, drivers, and everyone else — powered by everyone, anonymously MapboxBlockedUnblockFollowFollowingJun 5[embedded content] By: Margaret Lee What is thought to be the oldest map in existence is a mammoth tusk dated to 25,000 B.C., carved with representations of mountains, rivers, and routes in today’s Czech… Continue reading Data: The route from a blank map to a live map

Fiat Chrysler sales chief files whistleblower suit over SEC probe

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Fiat carmaker is pictured at a dealership in Orvault near Nantes, France, June 3, 2019. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ U.S. sales chief Reid Bigland sued the Italian-American automaker claiming the company opted to withhold 90% of his 2018 compensation because he has cooperated with a probe… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler sales chief files whistleblower suit over SEC probe