SAN FRANCISCO & DUBAI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber (NYSE: UBER) today confirmed the official close of the previously announced acquisition of Careem for $3.1 billion. Careem Networks FZ-LLC has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, preserving its brand. Careem co-founder and CEO Mudassir Sheikha will continue to lead the Careem business, which will report to a board made… Continue reading Uber: Uber Completes Acquisition of Careem
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MAHLE announces new business plans due to acquisition – Trucks, Parts, Service
MAHLE Aftermarket announced Thursday that all existing activities of Behr Hella Service (BHS), a company acquired by MAHLE last year, have officially been transferred to MAHLE Aftermarket. The company’s new logistics center in Poland is currently being filled, and this transition will allow MAHLE to ensure a high level of availability as well as short… Continue reading MAHLE announces new business plans due to acquisition – Trucks, Parts, Service
Thousands Of Rideshare Drivers In US Reportedly Not Getting Paid – CBS Sacramento
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – It’s a fare freeze. Some Sacramento-area Uber and Lyft drivers are saying they’re not getting paid. The Representatives Uber and Lyft attribute this to a technical problem with a third-party company which was closed for the holiday. We spoke with some drivers about trying to get their money back. “I know there’s… Continue reading Thousands Of Rideshare Drivers In US Reportedly Not Getting Paid – CBS Sacramento
Opel Grandland X Hybrid To Be Available In Front-Wheel Drive Too
All-wheel drive PHEV joined by front-wheel drive version System power totals 165kW (224hp) Up to 57km all-electric range (WLTP1) Potential €38,512 entry-price in Germany with higher “environmental bonus” All Opel models electrified by 2024 Rüsselsheim. The next electrified Opel is coming. After the all-electric Opel Corsa-e and the four-wheel drive Grandland X plug-in hybrid electric… Continue reading Opel Grandland X Hybrid To Be Available In Front-Wheel Drive Too
Louwman acquires stake in Mobility Invest Group
In the Netherlands, Louwman Group has acquired a minority stake in Mobility Invest Group. MIG operates various mobility providers, including Mobiliteitsfabriek, Reisbalans, WijMobil and Tripkey. Mobiliteitsfabriek providers mobility cards for all modes of transport to 150,000 card holders. Louwman is the importer of Toyota and Lexus into the Netherlands. The Group also operates a number… Continue reading Louwman acquires stake in Mobility Invest Group
@Ford: How Self-Driving Vehicles Benefit Cities Is Up to Us
By Bryan Salesky, CEO, Argo AI As the developers of a self-driving system, we think a lot about how our work can be applied to improve lives. Together with our partners, we want to do more than just plug self-driving vehicles into existing transportation models — we want to improve the safety of transportation in cities, and we… Continue reading @Ford: How Self-Driving Vehicles Benefit Cities Is Up to Us
NHTSA is investigating a Tesla crash in California that killed 2 people (TSLA)
A speeding Tesla Model S driver slammed into the back of a Honda Civic, killing both its occupants and prompting a federal investigations. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday its special crash investigation team was responding. It’s not clear if Autopilot, a driver-assist function, was active at the time of the wreck. Several… Continue reading NHTSA is investigating a Tesla crash in California that killed 2 people (TSLA)
Safety to the power of three: Bosch completes sensor portfolio for automated driving
Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector. In 2018, its sales came to 47.6 billion euros, or 61 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility that is accident-free. emissions-free, and fascinating, and combines the… Continue reading Safety to the power of three: Bosch completes sensor portfolio for automated driving
Tata Elxsi and AEye Unveil Integrated RoboTaxi System
BANGALORE, India & DUBLIN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #AI–Tata Elxsi and AEye to showcase advanced RoboTaxi software framework that helps car makers accelerate their autonomous development initiatives at CES Go to Source
Hyundai to launch 44 e-vehicles by 2025
There will be 13 hybrid cars, 6 plug-in hybrids and two fuel cell electric vehicles as well. New Delhi: Hyundai Motor Group has revealed its product strategy till 2025. The South Korean auto giant has the plan to launch 44 electrified vehicles by 2025, including both BEV and plug-in hybrid models. The company has the… Continue reading Hyundai to launch 44 e-vehicles by 2025