Fair, the vehicle subscription startup backed by SoftBank, is loading its executive team with veterans in the tech, venture and automotive industries as it seeks to build out its Uber leasing program and expand beyond North America. Fair.com today announced three key hires to lead the development of its car subscription app, financing department and… Continue reading SoftBank-backed Fair taps three executives to lead vehicle subscription app expansion
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Didi Chuxing’s autonomous driving unit is now an independent company
Didi Chuxing’s autonomous driving unit is now an independent company, the Chinese ride-sharing and transportation giant said today. Didi’s autonomous driving team was created in 2016 and now has more than 200 employees in China and the United States. Didi’s announcement comes about a month after The Information reported that Didi was in talks with… Continue reading Didi Chuxing’s autonomous driving unit is now an independent company
Honda first-quarter operating profit drops 16% on lower U.S. car sales
A man is reflected on a window at Honda Motor’s showroom in Tokyo, Japan, May 13, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Honda Motor Co (7267.T) reported a 16% drop in first-quarter operating profit on Friday, as a stronger yen weighed on overseas earnings and U.S. vehicle sales dropped. Japan’s No.3 automaker posted… Continue reading Honda first-quarter operating profit drops 16% on lower U.S. car sales
Australia’s Splend Relocates Headquarters to London
The new headquaters features a 2,300-square-meter driver hub where drivers can pick up their vehicles and undergo training. Photo via City and Color/Flickr. Car rental startup Splend has moved its headquarters to London, as the Uber-affiliated company looks to expand its base, City A.M. reports. Splend primarily rents vehicles to Uber drivers, in addition to supplying other… Continue reading Australia’s Splend Relocates Headquarters to London
An autonomous robot EV charger is coming to San Francisco
Electrify America will pilot the tech designed for fleets Kirsten Korosec 7 hours Electric-vehicle chargers today are designed for human drivers. Electrify America and San Francisco-based startup Stable are preparing for the day when humans are no longer behind the wheel. Electrify America, the entity set up by Volkswagen as part of its settlement with… Continue reading An autonomous robot EV charger is coming to San Francisco
Read the full email Uber CEO wrote to employees about why the company was laying off 400 workers – Business Insider
Uber on Monday fired 400 marketing employees from its marketing, shrinking the department to about two-third its previous size. In an email to all staff, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the move was not to de-emphasize marketing at the ride-hailing’s marketing efforts, but rather to streamline them after ten years of growth. Read more: Uber employees… Continue reading Read the full email Uber CEO wrote to employees about why the company was laying off 400 workers – Business Insider
Sydney-founded Splend moves to London to bring eco-friendly, affordable cars to ride-share drivers
Being an on-demand driver is a stressful job. Founded in Sydney, Splend aims to making life easier for ride-share drivers, providing them with eco-friendly, affordable cars as well as support and insurance to help them earn more, improve their ratings, and enjoy their jobs more.
The Australian-founded company has relocated its HQ to London and opened a comprehensive support centre for the 90,000 drivers working in the capital for apps like Uber, Bolt, Kapten and ViaVan.
More than just a car supplier, Splend provides resources and a community for drivers. Splend’s new driver hub, a 2,300 square metre facility in Cricklewood, enables members to collect their cars, catch up with their personal account manager, sign up for insurance, receive analytics and advanced driver training, and join community events.
“Ride-sharing can be a tough gig,” said Chris King, CEO and founder. “Splend exists to help drivers succeed by making sure on-demand driving works for them – not the other way around..
Avis enlists Israeli startup to turn rental car data into cash
(Reuters) – Avis Budget Group Inc has enlisted an Israeli startup to help turn data from its car rental fleet into cash, as more auto industry players look to tap a potential $750 billion market for vehicle information. The U.S. car rental company, which owns the Avis, Budget and Zipcar brands, is linking its global… Continue reading Avis enlists Israeli startup to turn rental car data into cash
Startups BRCK and Swvl partner on free WiFi for Kenyan ride-hail buses
Nairobi based internet hardware and service startup BRCK and Egyptian ride-hail venture Swvl are partnering to bring WiFI and online entertainment to on-demand bus service in Kenya. BRCK will install its routers on Swvl vehicles in Kenya and run its Moja service, which offers free public WiFi—internet, music, and entertainment—subsidized by commercial partners. Founded in… Continue reading Startups BRCK and Swvl partner on free WiFi for Kenyan ride-hail buses
Ex-Daimler Boss Says A Car’s Engine Is Not A Differentiator Anymore – Motor1.com
Mercedes is now using Renault engines in some models. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche stepped down earlier this year, departing after more than 40 years at the company, 13 of which were at Daimler’s helm. In a wide-ranging post-employment interview with Top Gear, Zetsche makes a bold assertion that’ll undoubtedly ruffle the feathers of enthusiasts –… Continue reading Ex-Daimler Boss Says A Car’s Engine Is Not A Differentiator Anymore – Motor1.com