Ford launches self-driving pilot with delivery partners in Miami

(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co is taking a different approach from rival General Motors Co in deploying self-driving vehicles, focusing initially on partnering with and operating vehicles for a variety of companies, from Domino’s Pizza to Lyft, executives said. Ford said on Tuesday it has launched a pilot delivery program in Miami with Domino‘s, and… Continue reading Ford launches self-driving pilot with delivery partners in Miami

We’re Going to Miami: The First Proving Ground for Our Self-Driving Service

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading We’re Going to Miami: The First Proving Ground for Our Self-Driving Service

Ford begins testing self-driving cars and business model in Miami

Ford has revealed the test market for its self-driving service it teased but kept under wraps back at CES in January: Miami. Will Smith bids you “bienvenidos,” Ford, via his canonical 1997 opus. But actually, Ford is welcomed by Miami-Dade officials, who are working with the automaker to run this pilot across both downtown Miami… Continue reading Ford begins testing self-driving cars and business model in Miami

This is what happened around the world in Urban Mobility

This is what happened around the world in Urban Mobility Welcome to the weekly news roundup by Splyt, the place where you can find the most important news in the Urban Mobility space. This week, we have divided the headlines geographically. We hope you enjoy the read! MENASA: Careem, Moovit Following the trend of ride-hailing platforms offering… Continue reading This is what happened around the world in Urban Mobility

Pony.ai Launches Autonomous Vehicle Fleet in China, Announces Strategic Partnership with Top OEM Guangzhou Automobile Group

FREMONT, Calif., Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Earlier this month, Pony.ai held a special event in China during which it launched its autonomous ride-sharing fleet, becoming the first company to offer self-driving car rides on city roads to the general public in China. Event attendees were able to experience Pony.ai’s fully self-driving cars on a 2.8km… Continue reading Pony.ai Launches Autonomous Vehicle Fleet in China, Announces Strategic Partnership with Top OEM Guangzhou Automobile Group

A car of no compromise: the all-new Kona Electric

“Hyundai Motor is already leading in future mobility solutions,” says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Marketing and Product at Hyundai Motor Europe. “By launching our All-New Kona Electric, we are pushing our ambitious eco car strategy forward. It’s a car of no compromise – combining an SUV body type with electric-mobility. It represents Hyundai’s progressive character.… Continue reading A car of no compromise: the all-new Kona Electric

ZTE launches C-V2X module powered by Qualcomm

ZTE Mobile Devices  will be working with Qualcomm Technologies to drive the commercialization of cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communications technology. These efforts build upon a broad industry commitment to help drive the commercialization of this technology for enhanced vehicular safety, improved traffic efficiency, and to pave the way for autonomous driving. ZTE is a global leader… Continue reading ZTE launches C-V2X module powered by Qualcomm

Uber’s hosting its flying taxi-focused Elevate Summit for a second year

Uber will talk about flying taxis, autonomous aerial transport and everything in between, in an industry event designed to bring together stakeholder on the subject in one place. This is the second year in a row that Uber has hosted its ‘Elevate Summit,’ and this year it’s in LA. The event fill feature a ton… Continue reading Uber’s hosting its flying taxi-focused Elevate Summit for a second year

Aston Martin Posts First Profit in Eight Years

Aston Martin Holdings Ltd. is looking for a “big brother” partner in order to survive as a low-volume, luxury carmaker, even after it posted its first profit in eight years and prepares for a potential initial public offering. The manufacturer famous for making film spy James Bond’s favorite car could use a combination of capital… Continue reading Aston Martin Posts First Profit in Eight Years

Pony.ai launches a self-driving ride-hailing fleet for public use in China

Autonomous driving technology startup Pony.ai has become the first company to operate an autonomous ride-hailing service on public roads for public users in China. The company, just over a year-old, recently raised $112 million in a Series A round to help it accelerate its efforts, and its fleet is running a nearly two-mile route in… Continue reading Pony.ai launches a self-driving ride-hailing fleet for public use in China