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Uber self-driving cars back on public roads, but in manual mode

Uber is putting its autonomous vehicles back on Pittsburgh’s city streets, four months after a fatal accident involving one of its self-driving cars prompted the ride-hailing company to halt testing on public roads. But for now, Uber’s modified self-driving Volvo XC90 vehicles will only be driven manually by humans and under a new set of safety… Continue reading Uber self-driving cars back on public roads, but in manual mode

New FCA CEO Manley a 'brilliant' exec

In this file photo taken on January 15, 2018 Mike Manley, the then-head of Ram brand, speaks at the 2018 North American International Auto Show. Fiat Chrysler appointed Manley as new CEO on Saturday. (Photo: Jewel Samad, AFP/Getty Images)   As the man who guided Jeep and Ram to meteoric success, Mike Manley’s sense of humor… Continue reading New FCA CEO Manley a 'brilliant' exec

Here's why Trump wants sensitive details from automakers' operations

Ford CEO James Hackett and President Donald Trump during a meeting with automotive executives in the White House, Friday, May 11, 2018, in Washington. (Photo: Evan Vucci, AP) WASHINGTON – Automakers are crying foul after the Trump administration demanded information about their operations — including what some say is sensitive, proprietary information — as part of an… Continue reading Here's why Trump wants sensitive details from automakers' operations

Robot Truck Upstart Embark Hauls In $30 Million To Take On Waymo And Uber

Embark co-founders Alex Rodrigues, left, and Brandon Moak with their fleet of autonomous semi-trucks at the startup’s operations center in Ontario, California. Embark Trucks What makes a couple of brash 22-year-old entrepreneurs think they can take on Waymo, the clear leader in self-driving vehicle technology, when it comes to putting autonomous trucks on the road? … Continue reading Robot Truck Upstart Embark Hauls In $30 Million To Take On Waymo And Uber

VW CEO Diess pushes for margin improvements: Manager Magazin

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Volkswagen Group’s (VOWG_p.DE) new chief executive Herbert Diess is pushing for faster margin improvements at its main Porsche, Audi and VW brands, German monthly Manager Magazin said. Audi head of the board Herbert Diess arrives to the company’s annual shareholders meeting in Ingolstadt, Germany May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Michael Dalder – UP1EE590M99V0 Diess… Continue reading VW CEO Diess pushes for margin improvements: Manager Magazin

Response to Trump’s trade war with China: Volvo is shifting SUV production from China to Europe

All articles and backgrounds 07/19/2018 Response to Trump’s trade war with China Volvo is shifting SUV production from China to Europe Volvo Volvo XC 60: Models planned for the US run in the future from Europe in Europe – no longer in China The Swedish-Chinese car manufacturer Volvo reacts quickly to the trade dispute between… Continue reading Response to Trump’s trade war with China: Volvo is shifting SUV production from China to Europe

Accidents linked to driving under the influence of drugs have soared in the past 10 years

Lawmakers on the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing last week on the dangers of drug-impaired driving. There is growing concern in Congress over the issue as data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility finds that accidents from drugged driving have been on the rise… Continue reading Accidents linked to driving under the influence of drugs
have soared in the past 10 years

Chelsea Truck Company: The car firm made in Chelsea

The King’s Road in west London is overrun with fearsomely expensive boutiques and exclusive restaurants. It has long been the epicentre of London’s fashion elite, a sort of elongated headquarters for the city’s trendsetters. It is a haven for supercar spotters too. Lamborghini Huracáns are part of the furniture along here. But for all of… Continue reading Chelsea Truck Company: The car firm made in Chelsea