Dara Khosrowshahi prioritized fixing Uber’s culture when he became CEO in 2017. Since then he’s made decisions aimed at making Uber more ethical and transparent. His efforts have largely been successful, Uber employees and a Wall Street analyst told Insider. See more stories on Insider’s business page. Dara Khosrowshahi was shopping for groceries in August… Continue reading 4 years ago, Uber was a toxic mess. Insiders reveal how Dara Khosrowshahi ‘cleansed’ its culture and revived its bid to dominate transportation.
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Mercedes Explains Why The 2022 EQS Still Has Traditional Mirrors – Motor1
As you would expect from an absolute EV flagship with a six-figure price tag, the Mercedes EQS is brimming with tech. From its powerful dual-motor AWD setup to the 56-inch Hyperscreen, the fullsize luxury sedan is worthy of its status as the S-Class of electric cars. That said, some would argue there’s one glaring omission… Continue reading Mercedes Explains Why The 2022 EQS Still Has Traditional Mirrors – Motor1
@VW Group: Haffner: “The term ‘headcount reduction’ is not in our vocabulary”002871
Mr Haffner, you call employees the “crown jewels” of Porsche, a comment that is rarely heard from other companies. After all, crown jewels are expensive. Andreas Haffner: For Porsche, our employees really are the crown jewels. You have to take particular care of them and they have to be polished regularly to maintain their shine.… Continue reading @VW Group: Haffner: “The term ‘headcount reduction’ is not in our vocabulary”002871
@Ford: Statement on the Death of Richard Parry-Jones
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford trucks, utility vehicles, and cars – increasingly including electrified versions – and Lincoln luxury vehicles; provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company; and is pursuing… Continue reading @Ford: Statement on the Death of Richard Parry-Jones
@VW Group: New performance brand GTX joins || the ID. family002859
With the new ID.4 GTX, Volkswagen is showing the first sporty top-of-the-range electric model on April 28th: In Europe, the respective performance models of the ID. Family will wear the logo GTX in the future. Similar to GTI and GTE, it stands for its own product brand – it charges the world of electric mobility… Continue reading @VW Group: New performance brand GTX joins || the ID. family002859
@Daimler: 16. Apr 2021Preliminary Q1 2021 Results significantly above market expectations
April 16, 2021 – Favourable sales momentum at Mercedes-Benz Cars driven by all major regions, especially China, strongly supported the product mix and pricing in the first quarter 2021. Daimler was able to benefit from this development thanks to convincing product substance combined with significant fixed cost reductions. Daimler Group EBIT, Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans… Continue reading @Daimler: 16. Apr 2021Preliminary Q1 2021 Results significantly above market expectations
Oxbotica raises $13.8M from Ocado to build autonomous vehicle tech for the online grocer’s logistics network
Ocado, the UK online grocer that has been making strides reselling its technology to other grocery companies to help them build and run their own online ordering-and-delivery operations, is making an investment today into what it believes will be the next chapter of how that business will grow: it is taking a £10 million ($13.8… Continue reading Oxbotica raises $13.8M from Ocado to build autonomous vehicle tech for the online grocer’s logistics network
Ferrari’s CEO promises an EV in 2025
Ferrari has already made cars with hybrid powertrains, but during its Annual General Meeting this week, acting CEO John Elkann told investors in prepared remarks (PDF) that the carmaker will unveil “the first all-electric Ferrari” in 2025. Hopefully that plan will hold even after the company confirms a new CEO — over the past decade… Continue reading Ferrari’s CEO promises an EV in 2025
Cruise’s head of artificial intelligence wants the autonomous-car startup to be defined by its AI innovation – Markets Insider
A Cruise AV in the Bay Area. Cruise For autonomous vehicle startup Cruise, the future isn’t just about artificial intelligence. It’s about machine learning, and that’s why Cruise is teaching its electric vehicles to drive themselves in San Francisco – one of the most complicated urban environments for self-driving cars to operate in. “Learning how… Continue reading Cruise’s head of artificial intelligence wants the autonomous-car startup to be defined by its AI innovation – Markets Insider
Self-driving truck maker TuSimple valued at $8.5b in Nasdaq debut …
Shares of TuSimple Holdings Inc made a lackluster U.S. stock market debut on Thursday, giving the self-driving truck maker a market capitalization of $8.5 billion. TuSimple shares opened at $40.25, marginally higher than their initial public offering (IPO) price of $40 per share. The San Diego, California-based company sold about 27 million shares in its IPO… Continue reading Self-driving truck maker TuSimple valued at $8.5b in Nasdaq debut …