German car giant Volkswagen has withdrawn a series of social media adverts and apologised after a racism row. A controversial advert showed a dark-skinned man being manoeuvred around by a pair of white women’s hands before being flicked away from a yellow VW Golf to a jaunty soundtrack. Volkswagen apologised, saying the advert was “wrong… Continue reading VW pulls Instagram ads after racism row
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Volkswagen admits car advert racist, apologises
FILE PHOTO: The logo of German carmaker Volkswagen is seen on a new Golf car at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium, January 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File Photo BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) withdrew on Wednesday an advert posted on its official Instagram page for its Golf cars that it admitted was racist and insulting, saying it… Continue reading Volkswagen admits car advert racist, apologises
Dyson finally unveils its cancelled electric car – Autoblog
Having famously killed off its electric car project back in October, Dyson’s automobile remained a mystery to most, with insiders telling Engadget that only a handful of engineers had seen a working prototype somewhere in Wiltshire. But yesterday, the company chose to finally show off its scrapped electric car for an interview about Sir James… Continue reading Dyson finally unveils its cancelled electric car – Autoblog
GM kills its electric bike project, Ariv
GM has killed its first electric bike. The automaker’s Ariv e-bikes, pronounced like “arrive” and stylized as “ARĪV,” were released last year in a handful of countries in Europe. But thanks to COVID-19, the company said it has decided to wind down its e-bike production. The website where customers previously could place orders now redirects… Continue reading GM kills its electric bike project, Ariv
Waymo Adds $750 Million to War Chest as Driverless Cars Prove Tough to Deploy – The Wall Street Journal
In the world of driverless cars, the big keep getting bigger. Waymo LLC has raised a further $750 million, pushing the total outside investment the company has announced in the past two months to $3 billion and bolstering its financial war chest at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has created new uncertainty in the… Continue reading Waymo Adds $750 Million to War Chest as Driverless Cars Prove Tough to Deploy – The Wall Street Journal
Voyage Partners with FCA to Deliver Fully Driverless Cars
Integrating our self-driving technology into a purpose-built Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid An AV-Ready Chrysler Pacifica A Necessary Partnership for Driverless Voyage has teamed up with FCA to accelerate Voyage’s deployment of fully driverless cars. We have integrated our self-driving technology into a purpose-built Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, developed specifically by FCA for the integration of automated technology. Building a… Continue reading Voyage Partners with FCA to Deliver Fully Driverless Cars
Elon Musk just put a new person in charge of production at Tesla’s Fremont factory
On the same day that Elon Musk defied local regulations and reopened Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California, the CEO put a new person in charge of production. Musk named Richard Miller, who was director of paint operations at Tesla, to head of production at the factory, according to an internal email sent to employees Monday… Continue reading Elon Musk just put a new person in charge of production at Tesla’s Fremont factory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he has restarted California factory
Fremont, Calif. — Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter Monday that the company has restarted its California factory in violation of local government orders. Musk asked in the afternoon tweet that he be arrested if authorities take anyone into custody. The plant in Fremont, California south of San Francisco had been closed since March… Continue reading Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he has restarted California factory
Alexandra Ford English, daughter of Bill Ford Jr., replaces Joe Hinrichs on Rivian board
CLOSE Alexandra Ford English, director of corporate strategy at Ford Motor Company, has taken a seat on the board of directors for Rivian, the high-profile electric vehicle startup. Alexandra Ford English, daughter of Bill Ford Jr., has just been named to the Rivian board of directors, the companies announced jointly on May 1, 2020. (Photo: Ford… Continue reading Alexandra Ford English, daughter of Bill Ford Jr., replaces Joe Hinrichs on Rivian board
Key Ford, Toyota Supplier BorgWarner to Reopen Tornado-Damaged South Carolina Plant
Key Ford, Toyota Supplier BorgWarner to Reopen Tornado-Damaged South Carolina Plant More Auto-industry supplier BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) said that it expects to resume limited production at a tornado-damaged South Carolina factory in early May. The factory makes critical parts for four-wheel-drive versions of pickup trucks and SUVs made by automakers including Ford (NYSE: F), Fiat… Continue reading Key Ford, Toyota Supplier BorgWarner to Reopen Tornado-Damaged South Carolina Plant