Uber/Nina Raemont/ZDNET Uber unveiled several new features on Wednesday at its Go Get event that will change how people use the app. The products emphasize cost-effective ride-hailing, scheduled rides, and partnerships. In line with the brand’s goal of being “the everything of motion,” Uber is expanding its offerings with shuttle services to large events; discounted rides;… Continue reading Uber just unveiled a shuttle service and 4 other ways to save you money
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Waymo’s robotaxis under investigation after crashes and traffic mishaps
Waymo’s autonomous vehicle software is under investigation after federal regulators received 22 reports of the robotaxis crashing or potentially violating traffic safety laws by driving in the wrong lane or into construction zones. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) says the probe is intended to evaluate the software and its… Continue reading Waymo’s robotaxis under investigation after crashes and traffic mishaps
Waymo says its robotaxis are now making 50,000 paid trips every week
Engadget 28 Years Later is coming to theaters next summer Fans have been waiting a long, long time for another installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, and we now know when the next followup is coming out: June 20, 2025. 28 Years Later will be directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland.… Continue reading Waymo says its robotaxis are now making 50,000 paid trips every week
Motional cut about 550 employees, around 40%, in recent restructuring, sources say
Around 550 employees across autonomous vehicle company Motional have been laid off, according to information taken from WARN notice filings and sources at the company. Earlier this week, TechCrunch reported that Motional is pausing commercial operations and delaying plans to launch a robotaxi service with its next-gen Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis until 2026 as it… Continue reading Motional cut about 550 employees, around 40%, in recent restructuring, sources say
The buzziest EV IPO of the year is a Chinese automaker
Electric vehicle demand might be softening, but investors appear to be excited about the U.S. debut of a Chinese luxury EV brand. Geely-owned Zeekr hit the New York Stock Exchange with a splash on Friday, making it the first major U.S. listing by a Chinese company since 2021, following China’s effective ban on foreign IPOs.… Continue reading The buzziest EV IPO of the year is a Chinese automaker
Ford names ex-Lucid Motors exec as next CFO, promotes current chief
Ford’s Chief Financial Officer John Lawler and Linda Zhang, chief engineer for the company’s All Electric F-150 Lightning, participate in the opening bell ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange, April 28, 2022. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Ford Motor on Friday named the former chief financial officer of electric-vehicle startup Lucid to replace its current… Continue reading Ford names ex-Lucid Motors exec as next CFO, promotes current chief
@Ford: Ford Names Lawler Vice Chair With Expanded Ford+ Role; House Joins as Finance VP, to Transition Into CFO Role
DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company today announced senior leadership moves designed to build on significant progress against its Ford+ plan and speed profitable growth through a more resilient business. John Lawler, Ford’s CFO since October 2020, will initially continue in that role while also becoming vice chair, a position in which he will lead the… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Names Lawler Vice Chair With Expanded Ford+ Role; House Joins as Finance VP, to Transition Into CFO Role
97212 Ventures Announces $20M Fund Providing Israeli Tech Founders Insider Access to the NYC Tech Ecosystem
NY-based boutique fund backed by established LP base of experienced investors and successful founders NEW YORK, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 97212 Ventures, a NY next-generation VC and day-one partner for Israeli founders, today announced the closing of a 20-million dollar fund aimed at investing in new Israeli pre-seed and seed startups, providing them instant… Continue reading 97212 Ventures Announces $20M Fund Providing Israeli Tech Founders Insider Access to the NYC Tech Ecosystem
@Ford: Ford Names Lawler Vice Chair With Expanded Ford+ Role; House Joins as Finance VP, to Transition Into CFO Role
John Lawler, CFO and one of the architects of the Ford+ plan, taking on broader responsibilities as vice chair to help lead on future strategy choices, fully leverage partnerships, and liaise with leaders on industry-critical policy around the globe Sherry House joining Ford in June with experience across automotive, tech and startups, with plan to… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Names Lawler Vice Chair With Expanded Ford+ Role; House Joins as Finance VP, to Transition Into CFO Role
Tesla drives Luminar lidar sales and Motional pauses robotaxi plans
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Tap, tap. Mic check. Check 1, 2, 3. This thing on? Hey hey, yup, it’s the same TechCrunch Mobility newsletter you love, but on a different day.… Continue reading Tesla drives Luminar lidar sales and Motional pauses robotaxi plans