Category: Automotive

Uber reportedly increased self-driving simulations after fatal crash

PA Wire/PA Images Uber allegedly “neglected” simulation testing for its autonomous vehicles according to The Information. Following March’s fatal accident between one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles and a pedestrian, that’s apparently changed, after ceasing all on-road testing. The publication’s sources claim that there was a dearth of investment in the simulation software, and lots of… Continue reading Uber reportedly increased self-driving simulations after fatal crash

Uber’s plan to get more electric cars on the road

While electrifiying the U.S.’s ride-hailing fleet could have a tremendous impact on reducing emissions, operating an electric vehicle on today’s streets is challenging for drivers. A new program at Uber wants to make it easier for its drivers to go electric—and get more EVs on the road. “What we’ve learned from drivers is that they… Continue reading Uber’s plan to get more electric cars on the road

Elon Musk Accuses Tesla Employee of Sabotage

In scrambling to ramp up production of its Model 3 electric car, Tesla has run into trouble with robots and automated machinery, a need for more workers and a shortage of battery packs — all fairly typical issues in starting up an auto plant. Now the company’s chief executive, Elon Musk, suspects a more unusual… Continue reading Elon Musk Accuses Tesla Employee of Sabotage

‘Autopilot Buddy’ that tricks Tesla vehicles declared ‘unsafe’ by US

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a cease and desist order Tuesday to the manufacturer of a $199 aftermarket device that tricks Tesla’s Autopilot system into thinking a driver’s hands are on the steering wheel. The “Autopilot Buddy” is a piece of magnetic plastic that attaches to a Tesla vehicle’s steering wheel in order… Continue reading ‘Autopilot Buddy’ that tricks Tesla vehicles declared ‘unsafe’ by US

Lyft’s app code reveals unlaunched bike or scooter feature

Lyft hasn’t acquired a bike-sharing startup or gotten a scooter permit yet, but it’s already preparing its app for them with a feature codenamed “last mile”. Code and screenshots dug out of Lyft’s Android app reveal a way to search a map for last mile vehicles, and scan a QR code or enter a pin… Continue reading Lyft’s app code reveals unlaunched bike or scooter feature

Ford Acquires Iconic Michigan Central Station as Centerpiece of New Detroit Campus to Usher in Ford’s Smart, Connected Future

  Ford has acquired the iconic Michigan Central Station and plans to transform it into the centerpiece of a vibrant new campus in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood that will serve as an innovation hub for Ford’s vision for the future of transportation The Corktown campus is a place where Ford and its partners will work on… Continue reading Ford Acquires Iconic Michigan Central Station as Centerpiece of New Detroit Campus to Usher in Ford’s Smart, Connected Future

Michigan Central Station Through The Years

Michigan Central Station framework, circa 1913. Michigan Central Railroad had bought 50 acres of land in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood after the downtown depot – located at Third and Jefferson – could no longer accommodate railroad’s growing business. The first train left the station for Saginaw and Bay City on Dec. 26, 1913; that same day,… Continue reading Michigan Central Station Through The Years

Diesel affair burdened car dealers

19.06.2018 Ι The diesel affair hits workers in car dealerships and car repair shops twice as hard. They sell fewer cars and diesel car owners like to let their frustration on them. Employees in the automotive industry are increasingly suffering from the consequences of the diesel affair. “What is still earned in service, is lost… Continue reading Diesel affair burdened car dealers