Tag: FCA

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

Waymo’s autonomous cars have driven 8 million miles on public roads

Waymo, the self-driving unit of Google parent company Alphabet, has hit another milestone: 8 million miles driven on public roads. That translates into roughly 25,000 miles driven every day, which is light-years ahead of the company’s competitors and is the result of Google’s very early investment in self-driving technology. The news was delivered by the… Continue reading Waymo’s autonomous cars have driven 8 million miles on public roads

Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are driving 25,000 miles every day

Waymo, the former Google self-driving project that spun out to become a business under Alphabet, has driven 8 million miles on public roads using its autonomous vehicles. Waymo CEO John Krafcik shared the company’s milestone Friday while on stage with Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval at the National Governors Association conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The figure… Continue reading Waymo’s autonomous vehicles are driving 25,000 miles every day

Fiat Chrysler kicks off Magneti Marelli spin-off

MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCA) (FCHA.MI) has kicked off its planned spin-off of parts maker Magneti Marelli which will be registered in the Netherlands and listed on the Milan stock exchange, a document outlining initial plans and seen by Reuters showed. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) U.S. headquarters is seen in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler kicks off Magneti Marelli spin-off