At first, when Waymo told the workers at its Chandler, Arizona facility last year that they would be vendors instead of contractors, the workers were thrilled. As contractors, the workers — including the drivers who sit behind the wheel of the company’s autonomous cars — had been required by labor law to take a six-month… Continue reading Waymo workers complain about cuts to benefits and needles in self-driving cars
Tag: Mobility
GM Reports Earnings and Provides 2020 Outlook
DETROIT, Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported solid 2019 full-year earnings that were heavily impacted by a work stoppage in the third and fourth quarters. However, underlying performance remained strong, driven by sales of GM’s all-new full-size pickups and the company’s ongoing cost actions. Full-year 2019 results: EPS-diluted of $4.57… Continue reading GM Reports Earnings and Provides 2020 Outlook
Force Motors presents three new platforms, new Gurkha at Auto Expo 2020
Pune-based automotive major Force Motors has showcased three grounds-up new vehicle platforms at the Auto Expo. The standout feature is the next-generation shared mobility platform unveiled a fortnight ago in Pune. Codenamed T1N, this new platform has been simultaneously designed and developed for both Internal Combustion Engines and 100 percent electric drive. Both the diesel… Continue reading Force Motors presents three new platforms, new Gurkha at Auto Expo 2020
Renault Trucks Signs Historic Agreement With the Carlsberg Group to Deliver 20 Electric Trucks
GÖTEBORG, Sweden, Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Renault Trucks is taking a critical step in the transformation of urban transport by announcing the signing of a contract with the Carlsberg Group to deliver 20 D Wide Z.E. These 100% electric 26-tonne trucks, which will be delivered in 2020, will be operated by the Feldschlösschen brewery,… Continue reading Renault Trucks Signs Historic Agreement With the Carlsberg Group to Deliver 20 Electric Trucks
Great Wall Motor’s Haval Concept H makes world debut at Auto Expo 2020
Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor has made its India debut at Auto Expo 2020, and along with a slew of SUVs, has also given the Haval Concept H its world premiere at the biennial motor show. The crown jewel of Great Wall’s Auto Expo display, the Concept H is a plug-in hybrid SUV. Details on… Continue reading Great Wall Motor’s Haval Concept H makes world debut at Auto Expo 2020
MG Motor showcases 14 cars including Marvel X at Auto Expo 2020
Participating in the Expo for the first time, MG Motor India showcased the Marvel X among a total of 14 internet, electric and autonomous cars that are being displayed at the Auto Expo. The Marvel X is the world’s first mass-production model to achieve Level-3 Intelligent Driving. The Marvel X is part of MG’s focus on… Continue reading MG Motor showcases 14 cars including Marvel X at Auto Expo 2020
Volkswagen India to pull the plug on diesel Polo and Vento, focus only on larger diesels
by Sumantra B Barooah & Ujal Nair. 05 Feb 2020 At the recent unveil of the new Creta-rival midsize SUV concept, the Taigun, Volkswagen shared its strategy for its future in India and explains why it’ll move out of the lower part of the diesel vehicle market from April 1, 2020. It’s not yet a… Continue reading Volkswagen India to pull the plug on diesel Polo and Vento, focus only on larger diesels
@Hyundai: Understanding ADAS Technology: Convenience Features
Applications of Hyundai/Kia Motors’ ADAS technology follow two types: on the one hand, the technology works to prevent accidents by complementing the driver’s attention with its safety features. In this article focuses on convenience features that reduce driver fatigue, specifically by assisting the driver’s maneuver of acceleration, braking, and steering. HDA (Highway Driving Assist), a… Continue reading @Hyundai: Understanding ADAS Technology: Convenience Features
@Hyundai: Kia Motors India launches Carnival premium MPV, unveils Sonet compact SUV concept
Kia Carnival premium MPV now available to order across India Kia Sonet concept revealed; a modern, dynamic and bold compact SUV Seltos X-Line Concept hints at rugged, bolder Seltos variant Kia Motors India, wholly owned subsidiary of Kia Motors Corporation, today introduced two new products for the Indian market at the Auto Expo 2020. Alongside… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia Motors India launches Carnival premium MPV, unveils Sonet compact SUV concept
After bumpy SE Asia ride, e-scooter startup Neuron Mobility chases growth in Australia, NZ
In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading After bumpy SE Asia ride, e-scooter startup Neuron Mobility chases growth in Australia, NZ