February 20th, 2018 Xconomy Detroit/Ann Arbor — The mobility sector has spawned plenty of unlikely alliances that have led to new products and business models for self-driving vehicles. But it’s hard to get more unlikely than Seeva, a Pacific Northwest mobility startup with Detroit roots, run by a vivacious daughter and her retired father, and… Continue reading Father-Daughter Startup Seeva Turns Old IP into New Driverless Tech
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FCA releases its 2017 Annual Report and files annual report on Form 20-F
FCA releases its 2017 Annual Report and files annual report on Form 20-F
Marchionne leaves Fiat … and among these is his substitute
The charismatic CEO of the FCA Group, Sergio Marchionne, has barely a year left to retire and, as pointed out by some information such as that offered by Automotive News, the Italian leader would already be organizing his farewell. After almost 15 years at the top of the Executive Board of Fiat (he was named… Continue reading Marchionne leaves Fiat … and among these is his substitute
Waymo Gets the O.K. for a Commercial Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
The first U.S. commercial ride-hailing service without human drivers has been approved. Waymo, a unit of Alphabet Inc., got a permit in late January from the Arizona Department of Transportation to operate as a Transportation Network Company, according to Ryan Harding, a spokesman at the state agency. The designation lets Waymo’s fleet of driverless Chrysler… Continue reading Waymo Gets the O.K. for a Commercial Driverless Ride-Hailing Service
Waymo gets OK for driverless ride-hailing service
Waymo plans to start commercial, driverless service in Phoenix this year. (Photo: Waymo) The first U.S. commercial ride-hailing service without human drivers has been approved. Waymo, a unit of Alphabet Inc., got a permit in late January from the Arizona Department of Transportation to operate as a Transportation Network Company, according to Ryan Harding, a… Continue reading Waymo gets OK for driverless ride-hailing service
FCA recalls nearly 229K trucks for shifter problem
2017 Ram 2500 (Photo: Brian Koury) Washington — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling an additional 228,508 trucks that are at risk rolling away without a key in the ignition switch or a driver pressing the brake pedal. The problem is related to an issue with the shifter on the steering column that can cause… Continue reading FCA recalls nearly 229K trucks for shifter problem
BRIEF-FCA US Recalls About 180,975 Trucks In The U.S. – NHTSA
Feb 16 (Reuters) – NHTSA: * FCA US LLC VOLUNTARILY RECALLING ABOUT 180,975 TRUCKS IN THE U.S. – NHTSA * FCA US RECALLING TRUCKS IN U.S. TO HELP PREVENT OCCUPANTS FROM INADVERTENTLY SHIFTING VEHICLES OUT OF “PARK” – NHTSA * FCA US LLC UNAWARE OF ANY INJURIES OR ACCIDENTS RELATED TO U.S. TRUCK RECALL –… Continue reading BRIEF-FCA US Recalls About 180,975 Trucks In The U.S. – NHTSA
Statement: Column-Shifter Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 180,975 trucks in the U.S. to help prevent occupants from inadvertently shifting their vehicles out of “park.”
FCA problems with Uconnect
The vehicle manufacturer FCA (Fiat Chrysler) has rolled out an OTA update that causes a lot of frustration. The attempt of FCA Updating his vehicles with regard to the infotainment offer led to system errors. Actually, that should OTA (Over The Air) function, so a import of updates on the radio, the thing greatly facilitate,… Continue reading FCA problems with Uconnect
Uconnect: infotainment in Fiat Chrysler cars disturbed by update
Uconnect system in a jeep (Image: FCA) The UConnect system of Fiat Chrysler is being disturbed by constant reboots due to an update in 2017 and 2018 models. Many car owners are upset because radio, navigation, reversing camera and other functions no longer work. An over-the-air update for the UConnect system, which has been distributed… Continue reading Uconnect: infotainment in Fiat Chrysler cars disturbed by update