Uber will expand beyond its core ride-hailing and food-delivery services with a broader courier service for packages, medication, and pet supplies. The ride-hailing giant’s efforts fall under two initiatives, called “Uber Direct” and “Uber Connect.” Uber Direct lets users order items from select retailers and have them delivered directly to their door, while Uber Connect… Continue reading Uber will broaden out beyond ride hailing and food delivery during the pandemic to courier packages, medicine, and pet supplies
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Uber launches new delivery services as demand for ride-hailing plummets
Uber is launching a pair of new services called Uber Connect and Uber Direct as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic minimizes demand for its traditional ride-hailing business. They are focused on moving items rather than people. Uber Direct will offer deliveries from shops like pharmacies and pet stores, while Uber Connect is a same-day courier service… Continue reading Uber launches new delivery services as demand for ride-hailing plummets
VW Group design boss: ‘chance to speed up’ EV uptake
Klaus Bischoff is a Volkswagen Lifer. He’s been there since 1989, and began his career in the interior design department. He headed up the concept division from 1996, before he ran passenger car interior design, then exterior, graduated to complete vehicle, before becoming head of design for Volkswagen. Post-dieselgate, he and his team responded to… Continue reading VW Group design boss: ‘chance to speed up’ EV uptake
@GM: Baojun Reveals Images of New RC-5 Sedan
Baojun Reveals Images of New RC-5 Sedan 2020-04-15 SHANGHAI – Baojun has revealed the first images of the RC-5, the newest member of the brand’s lineup featuring its diamond logo. The sedan carries on Baojun’s new interstellar geometry design language and features fastback styling with refined details. The RC-5 will come with an advanced IOT… Continue reading @GM: Baojun Reveals Images of New RC-5 Sedan
Volvo: Android Auto because of Google Maps
The Swedish manufacturer Volvo integrates Android Auto mainly because of Google Maps. Google Maps is probably still one of the most used navigation systems, especially because it works from the smartphone and you do not need a navigation system to be installed. It is part of Android Auto, what was recently Android Automotive was replaced.… Continue reading Volvo: Android Auto because of Google Maps
Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Vikram Gulati: ‘The biggest challenge now is going to be around the supply chain.’
As the Indian automotive industry gears up to resume operations with the government announcing relaxations for some small-scale sectors from April 20, ensuring a seamless supply chain is going to be a big challenge for OEMs and suppliers. Also, while companies are working on ‘restart manuals’ to practice the new normal and adhere to social… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s Vikram Gulati: ‘The biggest challenge now is going to be around the supply chain.’
@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS FISCAL 2019/20 RETAIL SALES
Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, built around two iconic British car brands. Land Rover is the world’s leading manufacturer of premium all-wheel-drive vehicles. Jaguar is one of the world’s premier luxury marques, as well as being the first ever brand to offer a premium all-electric performance SUV, the Jaguar I-PACE. At… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR LAND ROVER REPORTS FISCAL 2019/20 RETAIL SALES
@Ford: Amid Coronavirus, Ford Continues European CV Sales Leadership, Launches Key Models with Electrified Options
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification; mobility solutions, including self-driving… Continue reading @Ford: Amid Coronavirus, Ford Continues European CV Sales Leadership, Launches Key Models with Electrified Options
@Toyota: Toyota North America Announces Executive Changes
About Toyota Motor North America Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota North America Announces Executive Changes
Pony.ai Launches Autonomous Delivery Service to Address Heightened Demand During COVID-19
FREMONT, Calif., April 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pony.ai, an autonomous driving technology company, announces today that it is partnering with Yamibuy, an e-commerce platform based in Los Angeles, to provide an autonomous and contactless last-mile delivery service to customers in Irvine, California. The new delivery service will provide much-needed additional capacity to address the… Continue reading Pony.ai Launches Autonomous Delivery Service to Address Heightened Demand During COVID-19