Category: Automotive

Uber drivers are contractors, not employees, U.S. labor relations board says

FILE PHOTO: The Logo of taxi company Uber is seen on the roof of a private hire taxi in Liverpool, Britain, April 15, 2019. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo (Reuters) – Drivers of ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc’s were independent contractors and not its employees, the U.S. National Labor Relations Board said in a memo. “Drivers’ virtually… Continue reading Uber drivers are contractors, not employees, U.S. labor relations board says

The City of Tomorrow Approaches a Tricky Intersection: The Corner of Technology and Quality of Life

The City of Tomorrow Approaches a Tricky Intersection: The Corner of Technology and Quality of Life By Marcy Klevorn, President, Ford Motor Company Ford Motor CompanyBlockedUnblockFollowFollowing May 14 Ford convenes its second City of Tomorrow Symposium on May 23 at The Container Yard in downtown Los Angeles. The past few decades of technology disruption have improved the lives… Continue reading The City of Tomorrow Approaches a Tricky Intersection: The Corner of Technology and Quality of Life

FOCUS-Nissan faces long, rocky road to cut U.S. discounts, rental sales

DETROIT/TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co Ltd said on Tuesday it had hit “rock bottom” with a 45% drop in annual operating profit. The automaker’s troubles in the United States, including a failure to deliver on a slew of promises to dealers, are a major reason why. FILE PHOTO: A finished Nissan Altima comes off… Continue reading FOCUS-Nissan faces long, rocky road to cut U.S. discounts, rental sales

Revolutionizing ADAS with Forward-looking Lidar

May 14, 2019 Lidar can strengthen advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) by providing another set of perception data that provides real-time free space detection in all light conditions. In part 3 of a 3-part article series in SAE Mobilus, Velodyne Lidar experts Dr. Mircea Gradu, Senior Vice President of Quality and Validation, and David Heeren, Senior… Continue reading Revolutionizing ADAS with Forward-looking Lidar

Nissan Might Buy Stake In A Chinese Electric Automaker

Nissan may need something compelling soon, and a Chinese EV startup could be the answer. According to a recent report via Bloomberg, Nissan may be considering an investment in a China-based EV startup company. While the automaker has seen massive global success with its all-electric LEAF over the years, the competition is increasing and it… Continue reading Nissan Might Buy Stake In A Chinese Electric Automaker

Bond fans look forward to driving Goldfinger Aston Martin

Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger film will feature battering rams, retractable bulletproof glass and ability to produce oil slicks Aston Martin is producing 25 new Goldfinger DB5s. Photograph: Max Earey/Aston Martin If they’re rich enough, James Bond fans will soon be able to live out their fantasies of driving 007’s Aston Martin DB5, the one… Continue reading Bond fans look forward to driving Goldfinger Aston Martin