We have a vision for enabling an autonomous world for everyone, everywhere – and we’re excited to help Dubai deliver their vision for a driverless future. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai plays a vitally important role in developing the future of infrastructure in the city. Their remit includes preparing legislation, strategic planning, and… Continue reading Announcing our partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority
Tag: Mobility
Big Car-Auction Firm KAR Buys SF Mobility Support Startup Stratim
With an eye toward a greater role in the future of mobility services, the big Indiana used-car auction company KAR announced Wednesday it acquired Stratim, a software startup that organizes maintenance and repairs for car-sharing fleets. Carmel, IN-based KAR (NYSE: KAR) says Stratim not only augments its core auction business, but also bolsters its advances… Continue reading Big Car-Auction Firm KAR Buys SF Mobility Support Startup Stratim
Mobility services platform Stratim, formerly known as Zirx, sells to KAR
On the heels of its rebrand in November, mobility service STRATIM has sold itself to KAR Auction Services, a car remarketing company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. STRATIM, formerly known as on-demand valet and car services startup ZIRX, powers fleet management for more than 50 companies, including BMW (DriveNow), General Motors (Maven), Ford… Continue reading Mobility services platform Stratim, formerly known as Zirx, sells to KAR
Groupe PSA: 600,000 Free2Movers Within a Year of Launch!
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): A year after its launch on 2 February 2017, the Free2Move app today boasts 600,000 users worldwide and over 30 key partners. The app allows users to identify a range of nearby mobility services, helping them find a shared car, scooter or bike. After comparing features, price and… Continue reading Groupe PSA: 600,000 Free2Movers Within a Year of Launch!
Marchionne: Even with autonomous vehicles, brand identity will be key
A 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia is shown during a media preview at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2018. (Photo: Erik S. Lesser, EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) The term generic might imply a reasonable, cost-effective choice at the grocery store, but Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne says it’s no way to think about cars.… Continue reading Marchionne: Even with autonomous vehicles, brand identity will be key
Nio advertises in Germany
The Chinese startup Nio is looking for specialists in Germany. Nio wants to build autonomous electric cars, like many other startups too, and holds the speed record for autonomous driving. For the development one needs money and especially professionalsthat you obviously look for in Germany. So you have already made an offer to BMW employees,… Continue reading Nio advertises in Germany
Uber quits GitHub for in-house code after 2016 data breach
Code trove wasn’t to blame: Uber didnâ????t have multifactor authentication on repos that included AWS credentials Uberâ????s confessed that it didnâ????t use multifactor authentication on its GitHub account, an omission ultimately led to the data breach it revealed in 2017 after keeping it secret for more than a year, after using its bug bounty program… Continue reading Uber quits GitHub for in-house code after 2016 data breach
China’s Didi Chuxing partners 12 automakers to build EV-sharing network
February 7, 2018 China’s Didi Chuxing is teaming up with 12 automakers including the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance to build an electric-vehicle-sharing network in the world’s largest auto market. Didi, the dominant ride-hailing company in China, launched its car-sharing platform Wednesday, the Chinese startup said in a statement. China surpassed the U.S. as the top market for… Continue reading China’s Didi Chuxing partners 12 automakers to build EV-sharing network
GM Eludes US Auto Slowdown as Truck and SUV Wave Pads Profit
General Motors Co. defied a softening auto market with a surprise prediction that profit will remain steady this year and grow in 2019 thanks to a wave of new trucks and SUVs. Earnings this year will be consistent with the record result the company pre-reported on Tuesday. While GM is going to grapple with costs… Continue reading GM Eludes US Auto Slowdown as Truck and SUV Wave Pads Profit
GM posts strong 2017 despite losses
General Motors headquarters is seen in the Renaissance Center in Detroit. (Photo: Stan Honda / Getty Images) General Motors Co. was the only Detroit automaker to post a net loss in 2017, down $3.9 billion as it adjusts for the new tax law and takes one last hit from the money-losing European business it sold… Continue reading GM posts strong 2017 despite losses