Ford doesn’t want to be the first company to offer self-driving cars to the public; it it wants to be the brand most synonymous with the word “trust” — at least, that’s what the company says in its self-driving safety report, which it delivered to the US Department of Transportation Thursday. The 44-page document, entitled… Continue reading Ford says slow-and-steady will win the self-driving car race
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China’s solar giant GCL to make electric car move in new ‘eco-town’
* GCL building 2 GW of new solar panel manufacturing capacity * Firm in talks with new energy vehicle makers * Aims to create new industry model for electric cars By David Stanway JURONG, China, Aug 16 (Reuters) – China’s leading solar equipment manufacturer GCL is planning a move into the electric vehicle sector, aiming… Continue reading China’s solar giant GCL to make electric car move in new ‘eco-town’
Exclusive: In Chinese port city, Japan’s Toyota lays foundation to ramp up sales
BEIJING (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp is likely to make 120,000 more cars a year in the Chinese port city of Tianjin as part of a medium-term strategy that’s gathering pace as China-Japan ties improve, said four company insiders with knowledge of the matter. FILE PHOTO: An employee walks past as he checks on newly-produced… Continue reading Exclusive: In Chinese port city, Japan’s Toyota lays foundation to ramp up sales
Uber is on a hiring spree in Singapore despite ‘exiting’ Southeast Asia
Uber agreed to sell its Southeast Asia business in March, but it isn’t leaving the region. In fact, the U.S. firm is doubling down with plans to more than double its staff in Singapore. That’s right. Uber is currently in the midst of a major recruitment drive that will see Singapore, the first city it… Continue reading Uber is on a hiring spree in Singapore despite ‘exiting’ Southeast Asia
Continental Recognized by Forbes as one of The Best Employers for Women
Continental is one of seven automotive companies to make Forbes’ inaugural ranking Expansion of work-life balance initiatives with a focus on flexibility continues Earlier this year Forbes recognized Continental as one of America’s Best Employers for the third year in a row Auburn Hills, Mich., Aug. 14, 2018 – The technology company Continental was recently… Continue reading Continental Recognized by Forbes as one of The Best Employers for Women
Oil-free: MAHLE compressor components for commercial vehicles
MAHLE’s oil-free compressors ensure clean compressed air in commercial vehicles Teflon piston ring and antifriction piston coating provide for smooth operation and high durability The advantages are evident: clean, oil-free compressed air flow, low maintenance costs, low weight, and low frictional resistance because no oil control ring is necessary. MAHLE offers the piston, piston ring,… Continue reading Oil-free: MAHLE compressor components for commercial vehicles
Owl raises $10 million for two-way car dashboard camera
Owl, the two-way dash cam founded by a team of ex-Apple and Dropcam executives, has secured a $10 million Series A1 round led by Canvas Ventures. This brings Owl’s total funding to $28 million. “We’ve seen a lot of pent-up demand for car security, and Owl is tapping into that demand with a product that’s… Continue reading Owl raises $10 million for two-way car dashboard camera
China’s Didi beefs up its newly-independent car services business with an acquisition
A week after spinning out its driver services business and giving it $1 billion in investment capital, Didi Chuxing has added to it through an acquisition. Xiaoju Automobile Solutions (XAS), which the Didi spinout is called, announced today it has bought Hiservice, a three-year-old company that provides after-service care for car owners using a digital platform.… Continue reading China’s Didi beefs up its newly-independent car services business with an acquisition
UPDATE 10-Musk says Silver Lake, Goldman advising on taking Tesla private
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted on Monday that he was working with buyout firm Silver Lake and investment bank Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N) as financial advisers on his plan to take the U.S. electric car maker private. The announcement represents the latest effort by Musk to add credibility to… Continue reading UPDATE 10-Musk says Silver Lake, Goldman advising on taking Tesla private
FiveAI to start a trial of its shared autonomous car fleet in London in 2019
After raising $35 million to develop driverless car technology and a strategy to build a fleet of shared vehicles, UK startup FiveAI is announcing its first on-street trial: a service aimed at commuters in the London outer boroughs of Bromley and Croydon. Projected to begin in late 2019, it will kick off first with a… Continue reading FiveAI to start a trial of its shared autonomous car fleet in London in 2019