FILE PHOTO: The logo of PSA Peugeot Citroen is seen at the company’s plant in Poissy, near Paris, October 31, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau PARIS (Reuters) – French carmaker PSA (PEUP.PA) could discuss a merger deal with rival Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) at a meeting of its supervisory board it has called for Tuesday, two sources familiar… Continue reading UPDATE 1-PSA calls supervisory board meeting for Tuesday for possible FCA deal review – sources
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Lyft: Self-Driving Research in Review: CoRL 2019
By: Peter Ondruska, Head of AV Research; and Guido Zuidhof, Software Engineer Conference on Robot Learning (CoRL) is a relatively new conference focused on the intersection of robotics and modern machine learning. Its 3rd edition was held in Osaka, Japan at the beginning of November. Read on for a summary of the most relevant papers to… Continue reading Lyft: Self-Driving Research in Review: CoRL 2019
Cadillac vehicles shifting to electric from gas by 2030: executive
DETROIT (Reuters) – The head of General Motors Co’s Cadillac luxury brand said on Thursday that a majority, and possibly all, of the brand’s models would be electric vehicles by 2030. FILE PHOTO: A Cadillac XT6 vehicle is seen at the La Fontaine Cadillac dealership in Highland, Michigan, U.S. September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook Cadillac… Continue reading Cadillac vehicles shifting to electric from gas by 2030: executive
GM says Cadillac vehicles will be all electric by 2030
FILE PHOTO: A Cadillac XT6 vehicle is seen at the La Fontaine Cadillac dealership in Highland, Michigan, U.S. September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (Reuters) – The head of General Motors Co’s Cadillac luxury brand said on Thursday a majority, and possibly all, of the brand’s models will be electric vehicles by 2030. Cadillac president Steve… Continue reading GM says Cadillac vehicles will be all electric by 2030
Jeep set to launch new “Ultra Compact Utility Vehicle” in 2022
Jeep has confirmed it will launch a new “ultra compact” utility vehicle in 2022. Designed to sit below the Renegade in the company’s line-up, Jeep’s latest off-roader will act as a rival to the Suzuki Jimny – and it could feature an all-electric powertrain derived from FCA’s planned merger with PSA. When quizzed about the… Continue reading Jeep set to launch new “Ultra Compact Utility Vehicle” in 2022
New 2021 Vauxhall Astra to get coupe look and VXR model
Vauxhall’s resurgence under the new ownership of the PSA Group is continuing apace, with a major reinventions of the Astra hatchback due in showrooms in the next 24 months. The new Astra will arrive in 2021, and while the car will share much with other PSA-brand hatchbacks, Vauxhall boss Stephen Norman exclusively revealed to Auto… Continue reading New 2021 Vauxhall Astra to get coupe look and VXR model
Auto workers OK labor deal at Fiat Chrysler
New York (CNN Business)Auto workers at Fiat Chrysler have ratified a new four-year contract, closing the door on the possibility of another strike like the one that shut down rival General Motors for six weeks.Fiat Chrysler (FCAU) made far greater use of those relatively new hires and their lower pay scale than its rivals did, giving the company a competitive cost advantage over GM (GM) and Ford (F).The 40-day walkout at GM earlier this fall cost the automaker an estimated $2.9 billion, but despite inflicting those costs on GM the strikers did not convince the automaker to drop plans to close three US factories.
DriveItAway, Accu-Trade Create New Inventory for Ride-Hailing
Users of the DriveItAway app will have full transparent information on all used vehicles for sale or rent, right down to the additions/deductions for specific attributes, such as mileage, color, nicks and dents, etc. Photo via Depositphotos. DriveItAway has formed a new partnership with Accu-Trade: more than 5,000 car dealers now can list vehicles for sale, rent,… Continue reading DriveItAway, Accu-Trade Create New Inventory for Ride-Hailing
Many New Cars Integrated with Cutting-Edge Technologies Expected to Be Released Next Year
New cars that are integrated with cutting-edge technologies will be made available next year. Cars that show off their advanced technologies by having their platform, design, and powertrain completely changed are preparing to be released. As a recent trend amongst consumers who prefer mental satisfaction compared to price has been applied to the automotive market,… Continue reading Many New Cars Integrated with Cutting-Edge Technologies Expected to Be Released Next Year
UAW workers ratify labor contract with Fiat Chrysler; bargaining ends for 2019
CLOSE Fiat Chrysler Automobiles workers have approved a new four-year labor contract, officially bring to a close 2019 contract bargaining between the UAW and Detroit Three. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press) Fiat Chrysler Automobiles workers have a new labor contract. Almost five months after talks officially launched with ceremonial handshakes between the UAW… Continue reading UAW workers ratify labor contract with Fiat Chrysler; bargaining ends for 2019