Not only is Mission Specialist training a part of our safety case for testing activities with a Mission Specialist, but the team responsible for developing the curriculum is a part of the 40+ person multi-disciplinary Safety Team at Uber ATG, giving us the opportunity to represent operational needs and perspective to the entire organization. While… Continue reading Becoming a Mission Specialist: Piloting the Development of Safe Self-Driving Technology
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Renault: Renault F1 Team welcomes and supports Formula One’s initiative concerning the decarbonisation of the sport and announces its own plan focused on environmental and human concerns.
Renault F1 Team welcomes and fully supports the strategy announced by Formula One on 12 November 2019, which lays out voluntary targets leading to the decarbonisation of the sport by 2030. This announcement complements Formula One’s long-term vision for the direction of the sport starting from 2021. The far-reaching plan includes an evolution of sporting… Continue reading Renault: Renault F1 Team welcomes and supports Formula One’s initiative concerning the decarbonisation of the sport and announces its own plan focused on environmental and human concerns.
Carlos Tavares: CEO of Groupe PSA – CAR Magazine
► PSA chief Carlos Tavares interview► He faces the CAR Inquisition► ‘I learnt business from Carlos Ghosn’ There’s a worrying trend in the motor business to appoint ‘non car guys’ to the top jobs. Some analysts say car guys are too nerdy. Hearts may rule heads. Forget petrol flowing through your veins; what you need are dollars flowing… Continue reading Carlos Tavares: CEO of Groupe PSA – CAR Magazine
Innovation as the pillar of transformation
As the Vice-president for Research and Development (R&D), his main task is to boost innovation and the transformation in his area to take on our future challenges. “Our major goal is to think more globally and flexibly; we already have a skilled team which is engaged and eager to innovate” Axel Andorff (Munich, Germany, 1973)… Continue reading Innovation as the pillar of transformation
Nidec Group acquires OMRON Automotive Electronics
OMRON Automotive Electronics has become part of the Nidec Group. Now known as Nidec Mobility, the company will work closely with Nidec’s automotive motor business unit to develop new modules and systems that combine the motors, pumps and gears of the Nidec Group with the electronic control units, and other electronic components, of Nidec Mobility.… Continue reading Nidec Group acquires OMRON Automotive Electronics
Mobility offering expands: large-scale rollout of Audi on demand in Germany
Whether Hamburg, Munich or Berlin, the service for flexible premium mobility Audi on demand is gaining momentum in Germany with the dealership partners and cooperation partner Sixt. Audi on demand has been available at 15 locations in German dealerships since September and is being gradually expanded. 50 selected Sixt stations, predominantly at airports and train… Continue reading Mobility offering expands: large-scale rollout of Audi on demand in Germany
Uber to invest $247m in Indian entity to fuel Eats business
American ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. is pumping in about $247 million (Rs 1,767 crore) in Uber India Systems Pvt Ltd in one of its largest infusions in the Indian unit. According to the company’s filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) sourced by paper.vc, the Dutch entities of Uber, Uber International Holding B.V. and… Continue reading Uber to invest $247m in Indian entity to fuel Eats business
Jaguar Land Rover parent Tata approaches BMW, Geely in search for partners
Tata Group, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has approached carmakers including China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. and BMW AG as it seeks partnerships for the beleaguered British automotive business, people with knowledge of the matter said. India’s largest conglomerate has said it’s open to finding partners for JLR to save on costs and… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover parent Tata approaches BMW, Geely in search for partners
Continental Delivers Solid Operational Performance in Weak Market Environment
Sales up 3 percent in the third quarter to €11.1 billion (down 0.3 percent organically) Adjusted EBIT of €615 million (margin: 5.6 percent) Net income in the third quarter of -€1.99 billion due to previously announced one-time effects from goodwill impairment and provisions Adjusted targets for the year as a whole confirmed CEO Dr. Degenhart:… Continue reading Continental Delivers Solid Operational Performance in Weak Market Environment
Fast Track Launches Driver Rewards Program
Points will also be redeemable for entries into special promotions for items like AirPods, TV’s, event tickets, dream vacations, and more. Photo via Uber. Fast Track Mobility, a category leader in the for-hire-vehicle rental industry, announced the launch of its Driver Success Rewards program, specifically developed for its TLC Rental Car customers, which includes drivers… Continue reading Fast Track Launches Driver Rewards Program