@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

Ola opens its tech platform to Indian government to combat coronavirus crisis

As India scrambles to keep its citizens safe from the coronavirus, local ride-hailing giant Ola has stepped up to help. The Indian firm has made its technology platform — which is capable of, among other things, conducting real-time tracking and navigation and managing crowds — available to the federal and state governments at no cost.… Continue reading Ola opens its tech platform to Indian government to combat coronavirus crisis

Toyota North America Announces Executive Changes

PLANO, Texas, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced executive changes that further strengthen the companies’ leadership in key areas. Holly Walters, president and chief executive officer of Toyota Financial Savings Bank (TFSB) is promoted to chief information officer and group vice president of information systems for… Continue reading Toyota North America Announces Executive Changes

“Automated with Velodyne” Aims to Propel Customer Success

Press and Releases “Automated with Velodyne” Aims to Propel Customer Success SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 15, 2020) – Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today introduced the Automated with Velodyne program for its integrator ecosystem to commercialize next generation autonomous solutions using Velodyne lidar technology. Through the program, Velodyne helps companies by supporting innovation, promoting applications and creating lasting customer and business relationships. The… Continue reading “Automated with Velodyne” Aims to Propel Customer Success

365 DAYS TO ALL-ELECTRIC.  KARMA AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES HIGH-RANGE REVERO SEDAN TO LAUNCH IN SPRING 2021.

VIEW ALL () x Apr 16,2020 Estimated 300 Miles of Emissions-Free Driving at Launch, 400-Mile Hyper Range Model Schedule later in 2021. Karma’s E-Flex Platform and New Battery Technology Featured Reservation Process Set to Open in Coming Months   Irvine, Calif. (April 16, 2020) Karma Automotive today announced the expansion of its hallmark Revero series… Continue reading 365 DAYS TO ALL-ELECTRIC.  KARMA AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES HIGH-RANGE REVERO SEDAN TO LAUNCH IN SPRING 2021.

Autofleet Raises $7.5M in Series A Funding

Autofleet, a Tel Aviv, Israel-based provider of AI-powered fleet optimization and vehicle-as-a-service solutions, raised $7.5m in Series A and seed financing. The Series A was led by MizMaa Ventures with participation from mobility-focused investors Maniv Mobility, Next Gear Ventures and Liil Ventures. The seed financing was led by Maniv Mobility. The company intends to use… Continue reading Autofleet Raises $7.5M in Series A Funding

Toyota-backed Pony.ai to offer autonomous delivery service in California

BEIJING (Reuters) – Toyota-backed self driving company Pony.ai said on Friday it would provide an autonomous delivery service to residents of Irvine, California, as demand for online orders surges because of the coronavirus lockdown. FILE PHOTO: An autonomous vehicle of self-driving car startup Pony.ai is seen during a government-organised tour to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater… Continue reading Toyota-backed Pony.ai to offer autonomous delivery service in California

Uber: Uber Announces Date of First Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call, Withdrawal of Guidance, and Preliminary First Quarter Financial Items

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss its financial results for the first quarter of 2020 on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). A live webcast of the conference call and earnings release materials can be found on Uber’s Investor… Continue reading Uber: Uber Announces Date of First Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call, Withdrawal of Guidance, and Preliminary First Quarter Financial Items

Press Releases – Corona crisis: Guidelines for re-launch of EU auto industry

Brussels, 16 April 2020 – As Europe is grappling with the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has set out four guiding principles for a successful re-launch of the auto industry, which will be vital to the wider economic recovery of the continent. “It is in Europe’s interest… Continue reading Press Releases – Corona crisis: Guidelines for re-launch of EU auto industry