Category: Automotive

Volkswagen plans to sell electric Tesla rival for less than $23,000: source

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) intends to sell electric cars for less than 20,000 euros ($22,836) and protect German jobs by converting three factories to make the Tesla (TSLA.O) rival, a source familiar with the plans said. FILE PHOTO – A Volkswagen logo is pictured at the International Auto Show in Mexico City, Mexico November… Continue reading Volkswagen plans to sell electric Tesla rival for less than $23,000: source

UPDATE 1-VW plans to sell electric Tesla rival for less than $23,000 -source

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) intends to sell electric cars for less than 20,000 euros ($22,836) and protect German jobs by converting three factories to make the Tesla (TSLA.O) rival, a source familiar with the plans said. FILE PHOTO – A Volkswagen logo is pictured at the International Auto Show in Mexico City, Mexico November… Continue reading UPDATE 1-VW plans to sell electric Tesla rival for less than $23,000 -source

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus 006 And 006 Spyder To Have Retro Looks And Modern Tech

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus has just released additional images and information regarding its retro 006 Coupe and 006 Spyder sports cars. First previewed in July, the two models take design inspiration from some of the most iconic cars of the 1960s and will utilize bodies made exclusively from carbon fiber. Some of the most eye-catching design… Continue reading Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus 006 And 006 Spyder To Have Retro Looks And Modern Tech

Lyft removed the option to split ride fares with other passengers, but says an “easier” option is coming soon

Trying to get your friend to cover their half of the Lyft ride might have gotten a little more difficult. Lyft confirmed that it removed Split Pay, the feature that lets users split ride fares with other passengers. A spokesperson for the ride-hailing company didn’t offer a reason for removing the feature, but said “easier… Continue reading Lyft removed the option to split ride fares with other passengers, but says an “easier” option is coming soon

Nissan contributes € 384 million for third quarter 2018 to Renault’s earnings

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VW plans Tesla rival electric car for less than 20,000 euros: source

FILE PHOTO – A Volkswagen logo is pictured at the International Auto Show in Mexico City, Mexico November 23, 2017. REUTERS/Henry Romero FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) will offer a Tesla-rivalling electric car costing below 20,000 euros ($22,836) and convert three of its factories into electric car plants as part of a far-reaching overhaul, a… Continue reading VW plans Tesla rival electric car for less than 20,000 euros: source

Why millions of lasers on a chip could be the future of lidar

Enlarge Ouster Dozens of startups are working on lidar, a type of laser sensor that many experts see as essential for fully self-driving cars. In my view, one of the most interesting companies is called Ouster. I first wrote about Ouster back in May, when I explained how it was bucking an industry trend toward… Continue reading Why millions of lasers on a chip could be the future of lidar

Electric flying taxi service Lilium poaches key hires from Audi, Airbus

Lilium, the developer of a new, electric, vertical take-off and landing vehicle for a novel flying taxi service, has poached some pretty big former executives from Airbus and Audi as it builds out its technology and gets ready to bring its service to market. Mirko Reuter, the former head of automated driving at Audi, has… Continue reading Electric flying taxi service Lilium poaches key hires from Audi, Airbus

InMotion backs Transit – The all-in-one mobility platform

We are thrilled to announce our latest investment in Montreal-based journey planner app, Transit. This all-in-one mobility platform helps people navigate and make better transport decisions in more than 175 cities worldwide. The app has integrated a range of mobility options including Uber, bike share, car share, public transport and walking. Users can quickly compare… Continue reading InMotion backs Transit – The all-in-one mobility platform