Nuro, the autonomous robotics startup that has raised more than $1 billion from Softbank Vision Fund, Greylock and other investors, said Thursday it will test prescription delivery in Houston through a partnership with CVS Pharmacy. The pilot, which will use a fleet of the startup’s autonomous Toyota Prius vehicles and transition to using its custom-built… Continue reading Nuro’s self-driving vehicles to deliver prescriptions for CVS Pharmacy
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Nissan sets out survival plan after first loss in 11 years
TOKYO (Reuters) – Nissan Motor Co unveiled a plan to become a smaller, more cost-efficient automaker on Thursday as it looks to recover from four years of tumbling profits that culminated in its first annual loss in 11 years. FILE PHOTO: Nissan Motor’s logo is pictured at its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan February 13, 2020.… Continue reading Nissan sets out survival plan after first loss in 11 years
Aurora adds new leadership as the company hits 500 people
Growing team demonstrates Aurora’s commitment to safety and team development Our company is only as powerful as the people we hire and our technology is only as world-class as the people who build it. Though the world has changed over the last few months, we continue to make progress: we’ve started to get our vehicles… Continue reading Aurora adds new leadership as the company hits 500 people
@Toyota: 2019 JNCAP Assessment on Toyota Vehicles Announced
JNCAP revises its testing methods and assessment standards meticulously, every year, taking into account actual traffic accidents that have occurred in Japan and the necessity of establishing countermeasures. As for the preventive safety performance evaluation, JNCAP added the autonomous emergency braking system that detects pedestrians under streetlamps at night in the list of items for… Continue reading @Toyota: 2019 JNCAP Assessment on Toyota Vehicles Announced
Compact SUVs: the Baby Lexus arrives and a flurry of electric models (also Tesla)
CROSSOVER The luxury brand of the Toyota Group could offer an exclusive B-suv based on the Toyota Yaris Cross The BX as it may be called is intended for the European and Asian markets, not the USA. by Corrado Canali The luxury brand of the Toyota Group could offer an exclusive B-suv based on the… Continue reading Compact SUVs: the Baby Lexus arrives and a flurry of electric models (also Tesla)
Car dealerships are taking Tesla’s lead by embracing online sales in the wake of COVID-19. Now industry insiders say salespeople will have less power over customers because of it. (CVNA, KMX)
Online car sales and home deliveries have become more popular in the wake of the novel coronavirus. That trend will continue well into the future, auto industry executives told Business Insider. “Customers will welcome the power shifting back in their direction, and they deserve that,” said Laura Schwab, president of Aston Martin in the Americas.… Continue reading Car dealerships are taking Tesla’s lead by embracing online sales in the wake of COVID-19. Now industry insiders say salespeople will have less power over customers because of it. (CVNA, KMX)
Tesla installs more production robots at Fremont factory
Tesla is installing more production robots at its Fremont factory in order to increase capacity, according to new construction permits. Due to the shelter-in-place order in the Bay Area, Tesla had to shut down its Fremont factory for about a month and a half before restarting production last week. The factory had been in operation… Continue reading Tesla installs more production robots at Fremont factory
@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain RAV4 vehicles
PLANO, Texas (May 20, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2019 – 2020 Model Year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles in the United States. Approximately 9,500 vehicles are involved in this recall. The front lower suspension arms, which connect to the front wheels, on the subject vehicles may have been manufactured with… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain RAV4 vehicles
@Toyota: PAVE Releases Public Perception of Automated Vehicles Results
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@Toyota: Toyota Breaks the Sameness Barrier With All-New 2021 Venza Crossover
Elegant Design Meets Cutting-Edge Tech and Comfort Available Star GazeTM Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof with Frost Control Available 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen TNGA-K Platform for Greater Driving Refinement Hybrid Powertrain Standard Standard Electronic On-Demand AWD Standard Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 2.0) PLANO, Texas (May 18, 2020) – With a striking new debut, Toyota is breaking the… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Breaks the Sameness Barrier With All-New 2021 Venza Crossover