Insurance rates based on where, when, and how you drive with HERE and Movingdots

More than help drivers when an accident occurs, companies like Movingdots are trying to reduce the number of overall accidents by putting data to work. “Insurance and reinsurance are essential in society as they take away the uncertainty… of an [accidental] event in exchange for a premium,” explains co-CEO of Movingdots, Donato Genovese. But, too often,… Continue reading Insurance rates based on where, when, and how you drive with HERE and Movingdots

Veoneer: Financial Report October – December 2020

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Financial Summary – Q4’20             Financial performance better than expectations              Net Sales $455 million, Organic Sales1 increase 17%             Active Safety Net Sales increase 38%, Organic Sales increase 31%              Operating cash flow $(77) million, $27 million improvement YoY              Cash balance $758 million Outlook – FY’21              Organic Sales1  growth YoY is expected to… Continue reading Veoneer: Financial Report October – December 2020

Mando agrees to acquire Mando Hella Electronics (MHE) and expects synergy in the autonomous driving business

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — On February 3rd, Mando, a leading company in automotive parts, has signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire 100% of the equity in MHE, a joint venture between Halla Holdings of Korea and HELLA. MHE, founded in 2008, is a joint venture between Halla Holdings, the… Continue reading Mando agrees to acquire Mando Hella Electronics (MHE) and expects synergy in the autonomous driving business

@Hyundai: Kia: Brand New Logo, New Brand Logo

Kia is transitioning to a future mobility company by announcing its pursuit, logo, and brand slogan. And through these, here are Kia’s brand orientation and strategy examined. Kia Motors has changed its name, the logo that symbolizes the company, and the slogan that represents the brand’s identity – hence just ‘Kia’. This change is part… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia: Brand New Logo, New Brand Logo

Uber: Uber Joins Road Safety Advocates in Calling for National Vision Zero Commitment

By Kristin Smith, Head of Global Road Safety Policy Nearly 40,000 people lose their lives on our nation’s roadways every year, and traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for people under 25 years old. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Uber is committed to being a strong partner in road safety. That’s… Continue reading Uber: Uber Joins Road Safety Advocates in Calling for National Vision Zero Commitment

Alcohol delivery company Drizly was launched by cofounders in their early 20s right after college. It just sold for $1.1 billion.

If you can get dinner delivered to your door, why not wine? That’s the game plan for Uber Eats now that it is acquiring alcohol-delivery startup Drizly in a cash and stock deal valued at $1.1 billion. It’s a triumphant finish for Drizly and its investors but the road to get there was far from… Continue reading Alcohol delivery company Drizly was launched by cofounders in their early 20s right after college. It just sold for $1.1 billion.

One of Uber’s earliest investors says the billions it spent on self-driving were a ‘waste of money’ (UBER)

Early Uber investor Bill Gurley said the company “burned” billions of dollars on self-driving tech.  That money would have been better spend on food delivery, he told journalist Eric Newcomer.  Uber’s sold off its self-driving unit in late 2020 as it grappled with a revenue downturn.   Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Uber’s food-delivery… Continue reading One of Uber’s earliest investors says the billions it spent on self-driving were a ‘waste of money’ (UBER)

Commuting platform startup Hip lands $12 million to help companies bring employees back to the office

Nearly a year ago, the spread of COVID-19 ended the daily commute for millions of Americans, an abrupt change that sent the ridesharing industry into a free fall. Hip, which connected commuters with third-party bus and shuttle operators via an app, was just one of the many mobility-as-a-service startups that watched its clientele and revenue… Continue reading Commuting platform startup Hip lands $12 million to help companies bring employees back to the office

Metromile says a website bug let a hacker obtain driver license numbers

Car insurance startup Metromile said it has fixed a security flaw on its website that allowed a hacker to obtain driver license numbers. The San Francisco-based insurance startup disclosed the security breach in its latest 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Metromile said a bug in the quote form and application process… Continue reading Metromile says a website bug let a hacker obtain driver license numbers

@FCA: Stellantis México: En enero Stellantis reportó ventas de 4,915 unidades en México

2 de febrero de 2021 , Ciudad de México – Stellantis reportó en enero ventas de 4,915 unidades. Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo vendió 14 unidades, un crecimiento de 40% comparado con enero de 2020. Chrysler Chrysler vendió 15 unidades. Dodge Dodge reportó en enero ventas de 639 unidades. Dodge Attitude fue el vehículo con mayor número… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis México: En enero Stellantis reportó ventas de 4,915 unidades en México