Surprise! Dan Ammann has abruptly left the CEO role at Cruise LLC, the autonomous driving unit that is majority owned by General Motors Co. Just two months ago, Ammann played a starring role in GM’s Investor Day presentation, where the automaker said it could double revenue to $280 billion by 2030. Ammann explained that Cruise… Continue reading GM bids a brusque farewell to the CEO of Cruise. Here’s what may have driven that
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@VW Group: Discover Porsche’s good causes in the Far East004367
16/12/2021 The Asia-Pacific market is one of huge importance to Porsche, but so too is the wider society that supports it. And for this reason, Porsche is investing in numerous international schemes aimed at promoting environmental, social and cultural causes around the region. In Taiwan, Porsche has teamed up with the Society of Wilderness, extending… Continue reading @VW Group: Discover Porsche’s good causes in the Far East004367
@VW Group: Electromobility in winter: Intelligent functions optimize range and charging performance004365
Seat heating instead of a hot air blower, optimum tire pressure, parking in the garage, and selecting the efficiency mode: these and other factors determine how quickly the high-voltage battery is drained – or not. What can Audi customers do beyond the established tips to keep the high-voltage battery in their e-tron model working efficiently… Continue reading @VW Group: Electromobility in winter: Intelligent functions optimize range and charging performance004365
@Toyota: Toyota Adds the Arizona Mobility Test Center to its Proving Grounds for Industry Availability as a Vehicle Development Resource
Toyota retains proving grounds, grows operations by engaging Intertek Transportation Technologies to expand commercial activities through the Arizona Mobility Test Center Facility enhancements include creation of a new area for long-term tenants and construction of added amenities for developing and testing vehicle performance WITTMANN, Ariz. (Dec. 17, 2021) – The Toyota Arizona Proving Grounds (TAPG),… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Adds the Arizona Mobility Test Center to its Proving Grounds for Industry Availability as a Vehicle Development Resource
@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis to Strengthen the Potential of Its European Financing Businesses002959
AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) (“Stellantis”) has entered into exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas Personal Finance (“BNPP PF”), Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance (“CACF”) and Santander Consumer Finance (“SCF”) aimed at better organizing Stellantis’ current European financing landscape to bring consistent and attractive financing activities to all Stellantis brand customers,… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis to Strengthen the Potential of Its European Financing Businesses002959
Dialpad Raises $170M; Increases Valuation to $2.2 Billion
Dialpad Inc., a San Francisco, CA-based industry leader in AI-powered cloud communications and collaboration, raised $170m in funding. The round, which valued the company at $2.2 billion and brought total raised to date to $418m, was led by Amasia, GV, OMERS Growth Equity, Work-Bench, Section 32, and T-Mobile Ventures. The company intends to use the… Continue reading Dialpad Raises $170M; Increases Valuation to $2.2 Billion
GOODYEAR INTRODUCES ITS FIRST ELECTRIC VEHICLE REPLACEMENT TIRE IN NORTH AMERICA, THE ELECTRICDRIVE GT
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced the launch of the new ElectricDrive GT. Marking Goodyear’s first replacement tire in North America tuned for electric vehicles (EVs), the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT is an ultra-high performance, all-season tire that delivers long-lasting tread wear and a quiet ride for… Continue reading GOODYEAR INTRODUCES ITS FIRST ELECTRIC VEHICLE REPLACEMENT TIRE IN NORTH AMERICA, THE ELECTRICDRIVE GT
Worldwide Automotive Steering System Industry to 2028 – Focus on Ice-driven and Electric Vehicles
DUBLIN, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The “Global Automotive Steering System Market 2021-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global automotive steering system market is expected to develop with a CAGR of 5.01% during the forecast years from 2021 to 2028. The stringent fuel efficiency norms are primarily driving the demand for automotive… Continue reading Worldwide Automotive Steering System Industry to 2028 – Focus on Ice-driven and Electric Vehicles
New York Based Taxi Technology Platform Announces New Senior Advisor, Justin Erlich, Ahead of Expansion in to US Taxi Market
NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wapanda, a taxi medallion-focused transportation platform based in New York City, today announces an expansion to their current team. Wapanda is currently working with Bradley Tusk and Tusk to encourage the cities of New York and Chicago to ensure that existing taxi markets are not upended by Autonomous Vehicle… Continue reading New York Based Taxi Technology Platform Announces New Senior Advisor, Justin Erlich, Ahead of Expansion in to US Taxi Market
Bosch appoints Dr Markus Heyn as chairman of Mobility Solutions business
There is a top-level change at the helm of Robert Bosch GmbH effective January 1, 2022. Harald Kroeger (54), the Board of management member responsible for systems integration in the Mobility Solutions business sector and for the Cross Domain Computing Solutions, Chassis Systems Control, Automotive Electronics, Bosch eBike Systems, and Automotive Steering divisions, as well… Continue reading Bosch appoints Dr Markus Heyn as chairman of Mobility Solutions business