Cruise CEO Dan Ammann is leaving the company, its parent company General Motors said in late afternoon statement. Kyle Vogt, who co-founded the autonomous vehicle company, and was the company’s first CEO will take over the role on an interim basis. Vogt has been serving as Cruise’s president and CTO. Wesley Bush, the former Chairman… Continue reading Longtime GM exec Dan Ammann is out as Cruise CEO
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Waymo says self-driving car that struck pedestrian in San Francisco was in manual mode
A Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-Pace that struck a pedestrian in San Francisco on Wednesday evening was in manual mode, the company told TechCrunch in response to an initial report posted on Reddit. Waymo says the vehicle was in manual mode at the time, meaning the human safety driver who was behind wheel was actually driving.… Continue reading Waymo says self-driving car that struck pedestrian in San Francisco was in manual mode
The most prominent group lobbying for Silicon Valley’s interests in DC just fell apart
The trade group representing Silicon Valley’s biggest companies will disband, even as tech enters a new era of intense regulatory scrutiny in the nation’s capital. The Internet Association has fought for tech’s interests in Washington for the last nine years, lobbying lawmakers to advance the combined interests of Facebook, Amazon, Google, Airbnb, Uber, Twitter, Ebay,… Continue reading The most prominent group lobbying for Silicon Valley’s interests in DC just fell apart
Who pays when an Uber driver is killed?
The brother of an Uber driver who was killed during an armed robbery in San Francisco has published a letter to the ride-hailing giant demanding access to his brother’s Uber account, $4 million in immediate aid for the victim’s family and better pay for all Uber drivers. Afghan refugee Ahmad Fawad Yusufi, 31, had been… Continue reading Who pays when an Uber driver is killed?
U.S. News & World Report will present the 2022 Best Cars for the Money awards at The 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following a tumultuous period for countless industries, the mobility sector is in the midst of supply chain shortages, an increase in vehicle prices, and scarce dealer lots nationwide. Yet, high demand remains steady from the automotive customers as society looks to maintain its freedom of mobility by purchasing new, used,… Continue reading U.S. News & World Report will present the 2022 Best Cars for the Money awards at The 2022 Washington, D.C. Auto Show
Georgia Power welcomes Rivian to Georgia
ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia Power today joined with Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development to welcome Rivian – a world-class electric sport utility vehicle and pickup company – to Georgia. The company, which places a focus on sustainability and positive environmental impact and was named the 2022 MotorTrend Truck of… Continue reading Georgia Power welcomes Rivian to Georgia
Arrival unveils its roomy rideshare Car prototype designed with Uber ahead of testing next year
Following the partnership announced earlier this year, Arrival has now shared a first look at its Car EV, designed specifically for rideshare drivers with Uber’s help. The Arrival Car features a hood to rear panoramic roof, foldable front seat, and passenger legroom that the automaker claims is greater than a Rolls Royce. Arrival is a… Continue reading Arrival unveils its roomy rideshare Car prototype designed with Uber ahead of testing next year
GM announces Cruise CEO Dan Ammann is stepping down
Dan Ammann, the CEO of Cruise, the autonomous vehicle company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is stepping down, the automaker announced late Thursday. Kyle Vogt, the co-founder of Cruise and its chief technology officer, will take over as interim CEO. Ammann is the latest CEO of an AV company to step… Continue reading GM announces Cruise CEO Dan Ammann is stepping down
Biden’s highway safety pick vows to reduce US traffic deaths
Washington – President Joe Biden’s pick to run the nation’s highway safety agency pledged Thursday to attack a crisis of fatal car crashes by implementing safety rules to deter impaired driving while scrutinizing fast-emerging automated technologies, such as in Tesla vehicles, that could put people at risk. Steven Cliff, a former California pollution regulator, said… Continue reading Biden’s highway safety pick vows to reduce US traffic deaths
@VW Group: A clear course: Audi is increasing investments in electromobility004363
This year, Audi doubled its product portfolio of purely electric models. With the world premiere of the Audi e-tron GT at the start of the year and the Audi Q4 e-tron in the spring, 2021 was characterized entirely by implementation of the roadmap. Furthermore, with its investment planning for the next five years, Audi is… Continue reading @VW Group: A clear course: Audi is increasing investments in electromobility004363