Uber’s troubled culture persists, as sensitivity ‘blind spots’ raise new questions

Vipin Kumar | Hindustan Times | Getty Images A number of Uber employees have allegedly filed complaints against Uber’s chief operating officer, Barney Harford, for insensitive comments regarding women and minorities. On a conference call this spring with colleagues, Mr. Harford, the company’s chief operating officer, critiqued a new ad that showed a mixed-race couple,… Continue reading Uber’s troubled culture persists, as sensitivity ‘blind
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Tesla has signed an agreement to build a factory in Shanghai

The pop in Tesla’s share price is striking, he said, because the already cash-strapped Tesla just essentially made another financial commitment. “Even though a Gigafactory in China has been anticipated, now they have an agreement to finance the building of it,” he said. “That will put pressure on an already stressed balance sheet.” Even prior… Continue reading Tesla has signed an agreement to build a factory in
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Trump tariffs could add $5,000 to price of new cars and trucks in US

“While we understand that the administration is working to achieve a level playing field, tariffs are not the right approach,” the Alliance said. “Tariffs on autos and auto parts raise vehicle prices for all customers, limit consumer choice and invite retaliatory action by our trading partners,” it said. “Automakers support reducing trade barriers across the… Continue reading Trump tariffs could add $5,000 to price of new cars and
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