New Toyota Driver’s Companion feature with the Joya virtual assistant leverages Google’s AI to bring interactive, real-time experiences to drivers PLANO, Texas (July 22, 2021) – Toyota is bringing even more perks to 2021 Sienna owners thanks to the all-new Toyota Driver’s Companion feature in the Toyota App. Powered by Google Cloud, the app-based feature… Continue reading @Toyota: 2021 Toyota Sienna Owner’s Manual Goes Digital
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Uber: Uber Freight to Acquire Transplace
SAN FRANCISCO & FRISCO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Freight and Transplace have entered into a definitive agreement for Uber Freight to acquire Transplace for approximately $2.25 billion, consisting of up to $750 million in common stock of Uber Freight’s parent company, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and the remainder in cash. Uber Freight will acquire Transplace from… Continue reading Uber: Uber Freight to Acquire Transplace
Report: China mulls delisting, other penalties on Didi after IPO in the US
Punishments for Didi may be harsher than previous sanctions against Alibaba, which included a US$2.8 billion fine, Bloomberg reported. Go to Source
Daimler aims to be ready for all-electric car market by 2030
LONDON (Reuters) — Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler plans to invest more than 40 billion euros ($47 billion) between 2022 and 2030 to develop battery electric vehicles (EVs), and be ready for an all-electric car market by the end of that period. Outlining its strategy for an electric future, the German luxury carmaker said on Thursday it… Continue reading Daimler aims to be ready for all-electric car market by 2030
Ford, Lyft to Launch Self-Driving Car Network this Year
Lyft users within the defined service areas will be able to select a Ford self-driving vehicle to hail a ride. Photo: Argo AI Ford Motor Company is partnering with Argo AI and Lyft to create an autonomous ride hailing service, according to the companies’ press release. Argo AI and Ford will release self-driving Ford vehicles… Continue reading Ford, Lyft to Launch Self-Driving Car Network this Year
Faraday Future just became a publicly traded company
Electric vehicle startup Faraday future is a publicly traded company. It’s okay, I’ll give you a moment. I’ve been reporting on Faraday Future for four years and it has even stunned me a few times in recent weeks. But it’s true: today, the startup’s shares began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, and a fresh… Continue reading Faraday Future just became a publicly traded company
CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III Announces Registration Statement Effectiveness and Special Meeting Date to Approve Business Combination with AEye, Inc.
New York, NY and Dublin, CA (July 21, 2021): CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III (Nasdaq: CFAC) (“CF III”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by Cantor Fitzgerald, today announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has declared effective its registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with its previously announced business combination with… Continue reading CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III Announces Registration Statement Effectiveness and Special Meeting Date to Approve Business Combination with AEye, Inc.
Self-driving leader Argo AI’s CEO explains how his new deal with Lyft helps the startup clear a critical hurdle
Robotaxis from Argo AI and Ford are coming to Miami this year and Austin in 2022. Lyft’s customer base and data made it an attractive partner, Argo CEO Bryan Salesky said. He’s looking forward to getting feedback from riders outside the company. Five years after its founding, Argo AI had an automated-driving system that had… Continue reading Self-driving leader Argo AI’s CEO explains how his new deal with Lyft helps the startup clear a critical hurdle
ZF Secures Nearly $6 Billion Axle Contract for Marysville, Michigan Facility
“This contract signifies a bright future for our plant, employees and community,” explained Wolfgang Moenig, vice president, product line axle drives North America, ZF Group. “We are committed to growing and developing business and products over time to meet our OE customers’ needs and support them in delivering high-quality systems to the driving public.” ZF… Continue reading ZF Secures Nearly $6 Billion Axle Contract for Marysville, Michigan Facility
Churchill Capital Corp IV Chairman and CEO Michael Klein and Lucid Motors CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson to Host Investor Call Today at 11:30 AM to Discuss Lucid Business Combination and Importance of Voting as Soon as Possible
NEW YORK, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Churchill Capital Corp IV (“Churchill IV” or “CCIV”) (NYSE: CCIV), a special purpose acquisition company, and Lucid Motors (“Lucid”), which is setting new standards for sustainable mobility with its advanced luxury EVs, announced today that they will host a live investor call on Thursday, July 22 at 11:30 a.m. ET… Continue reading Churchill Capital Corp IV Chairman and CEO Michael Klein and Lucid Motors CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson to Host Investor Call Today at 11:30 AM to Discuss Lucid Business Combination and Importance of Voting as Soon as Possible