About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Leaders to Discuss Results for Second-Quarter 2021, Outlook for Full Year During Fireside Chat With Barclays
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@GM: GM Announces 2021 Q2 Earnings Conference Call Details July 21, 2021
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Auto software company Sonatus raises $35 million from Hyundai Motor Group, SAIC Capital
California-grown automotive software company Sonatus raised $35 million in a Series A round that attracted high-profile technology and automotive industry companies including Hyundai Motor Group’s Kia Corporation, SAIC Capital and LG Electronics. Silicon Valley VC Translink Capital led the round, with other investors including Marvell Technology, UMC Capital and Wanxiang Group Company. Sonatus, which was… Continue reading Auto software company Sonatus raises $35 million from Hyundai Motor Group, SAIC Capital
Beep Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing with New Headquarters in Lake Nona, Fla.
ORLANDO, Fla., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Beep – a global leader in multi-passenger, electric, autonomous mobility solutions –today announced the company’s grand opening of its headquarters in Lake Nona, Fla. The 10,000 square-foot facility is now home the Beep Command Center, a state-of-the-art, centralized command center used to actively monitor all autonomous projects for an… Continue reading Beep Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing with New Headquarters in Lake Nona, Fla.
Shopping Smart: AiFi Using AI to Spark a Retail Renaissance
Walk into a store. Grab your stuff. And walk right out again, without stopping to check out. In just the past three months, California-based AiFi has helped Choice Market increase sales at one of its Denver stores by 20 percent among customers who opted to skip the checkout line. It allowed Żabka, a Polish convenience… Continue reading Shopping Smart: AiFi Using AI to Spark a Retail Renaissance
Stellantis has 5 years to absorb 40% EV cost hike, avoid job cuts, CEO says
The maker of Jeep and Ram has five years to absorb the roughly 40% increase in costs that electrified vehicles represent before Stellantis NV could face restructuring and job cuts, CEO Carlos Tavares said Wednesday. Tavares and experts have held that not every automaker will be able to make the historic transformation to electric vehicles… Continue reading Stellantis has 5 years to absorb 40% EV cost hike, avoid job cuts, CEO says
Ford, Argo AI team with Lyft to launch self-driving robotaxi service in Miami, Austin
Ford Motor Co. and Argo AI will launch a limited robotaxi service on ride-sharing company Lyft’s platform beginning later this year, the companies announced Wednesday. The initial deployment of the service in two cities — Miami later this year, and Austin next year — marks a significant step on Ford’s path to launching a commercial autonomous-vehicle business. The project… Continue reading Ford, Argo AI team with Lyft to launch self-driving robotaxi service in Miami, Austin
@Toyota: 10 Million Never Looked So Good!
Toyota Kentucky Celebrates Camry Milestone GEORGETOWN, Ky. (July 21, 2021) – Age really is just a number at Toyota’s first wholly owned vehicle plant in North America. Toyota Kentucky (in Georgetown) recently produced its 10 millionth Camry, representing one of America’s best-selling vehicles of all time. The white 2021 Toyota Camry SE rolled off the… Continue reading @Toyota: 10 Million Never Looked So Good!
Tata AutoComp, Tellus supply 64 fast chargers to Tata Power
Tata AutoComp has ten joint ventures to roll out automotive components and systems like engine cooling solutions, automotive batteries, rear view mirrors, command systems, HVAC, and exhaust and emission control systems among others. NEW DELHI: Tata AutoComp Systems on Wednesday said it along with US-based charging infrastructure company Tellus Power Green has executed a supply… Continue reading Tata AutoComp, Tellus supply 64 fast chargers to Tata Power
Tesla knocked $500 off a hardware upgrade for its Full Self Driving subscription after customer backlash (TSLA)
Tesla told some owners they needed a hardware upgrade to get a Full Self-Driving subscription. This provoked backlash — Tesla said in 2016 its cars would come with Full Self-Driving hardware. Tesla dropped the cost of the upgrade from $1,500 to $1,000. Loading Something is loading. Elon Musk promised for months to offer a low-cost… Continue reading Tesla knocked $500 off a hardware upgrade for its Full Self Driving subscription after customer backlash (TSLA)