Internal documents show that Tesla had to rework more than 4,300 of the 5,000 Model 3 vehicles it built during the last week of June when it hit its critical production target. Within the auto industry, cars that make it through a manufacturing process without requiring rework are part of a factory or line’s “first… Continue reading Internal documents reveal the grueling way Tesla hit its 5,000 Model 3 target (TSLA)
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Lyft and Aptiv have completed 5000 paid trips in their self-driving taxis
Lyft and self-driving technology company Aptiv have been operating a small fleet of self-driving cars in Las Vegas since the Consumer Electronics Show last January. And today, the companies say they’ve reached a new milestone in their partnership: 5,000 paid rides. Lyft and Aptiv claim to be operating the only commercial robot taxi service in… Continue reading Lyft and Aptiv have completed 5000 paid trips in their self-driving taxis
Car-sharing startup Getaround raises $300 mln in funding led by SoftBank
(Reuters) – Car-sharing startup Getaround Inc has raised about $300 million in the latest funding round led by Japan’s SoftBank Group Corp, the San Francisco-based firm said on Tuesday. Toyota Motor Corp and some other existing investors were also part of the Series D funding round, Getaround said. The company, founded in 2013, has been… Continue reading Car-sharing startup Getaround raises $300 mln in funding led by SoftBank
Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG resolves extraordinary termination of the domination and profit transfer agreement (BGAV) with MAN SE
“ In today’s meeting, the management of Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG (soon transforming into TRATON AG) has resolved the extraordinary termination of the domination and profit transfer agreement (BGAV) with MAN SE, dated April 26, 2013, with effect from January 1, 2019. On June 26, 2018, the higher regional court (Oberlandesgericht) of Munich had… Continue reading Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG resolves extraordinary termination of the domination and profit transfer agreement (BGAV) with MAN SE
New Wiesmann sports car coming in 2019
Follow Viknesh Wiesmann GT MF5 After ceasing operations in 2014 due to insolvency, Germany’s Wiessman and its collection of retro sports cars was brought back to life a year later by a couple of Indian investors based in the United Kingdom. They brought on Mercedes-Benz veteran Mario Spitzner to run the revived company, which is… Continue reading New Wiesmann sports car coming in 2019
Retro sports car maker Wiesmann to return next year
WIESMANN is the German sports car company most drivers have never heard of. Originally founded in 1985 by two brothers, the Dülmen-based company had developed a reputation for producing two-seaters that were inspired by great British sports cars from years passed. Even though its cars were accomplished enough to attract huge praise from the likes of… Continue reading Retro sports car maker Wiesmann to return next year
Subaru axes diesel engines from its model line-up
Subaru has removed all of its diesel-engine models for sale in the UK, in a move likely to be caused by the incoming WLTP emissions test regulations. The Japanese brand’s latest models, the Impreza hatchback and XV SUV, were introduced without the option of a diesel engine. Now, all references to the 2.0-litre boxer diesel… Continue reading Subaru axes diesel engines from its model line-up
A day in the life of a Waymo self-driving taxi
In a nondescript depot in suburban Arizona, the future of transportation is getting a tune-up. This is where Waymo, the self-driving unit of Google parent Alphabet, houses its growing fleet of self-driving cars — hundreds of Chrysler Pacifica minivans fitted with highly advanced hardware and software that enables them to safely ride on public roads… Continue reading A day in the life of a Waymo self-driving taxi
Getting ready for more early riders in Phoenix
Getting ready for more early riders in Phoenix By: Ellice Perez, Head of Operations We launched our early rider program in Phoenix in April 2017, and today, hundreds of riders are using our fully self-driving vehicles to get around every day, with even more joining throughout the summer. To run this self-driving service, we rely on… Continue reading Getting ready for more early riders in Phoenix
Lookers invests £3m in Guildford Audi dealership
Lookers has invested £3m in the refurbishment of its Guildford Audi dealership. The revamp, due for completion by October, will feature a Customer Private Lounge (CPL), enabling customers to configure and customise their car on 80-inch projector screens. There is also a larger car display space and workshop capacity has been increased by four ramps.… Continue reading Lookers invests £3m in Guildford Audi dealership