Waymo and Renault are working with the Paris region to explore the possibility of establishing an autonomous transportation route between Charles De Gaulle airport and La Défense, a neighbourhood just outside of Paris city limits that plays host to a large number of businesses and skyscrapers, including a large shopping center. This is part of… Continue reading Waymo and Renault to explore autonomous mobility route in Paris region
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Toyota’s LQ concept car will make friends with you via its onboard AI
Toyota is doubling down on its prediction that the key to building a compelling car of the future will be creating a true connection between car and driver (or passenger, depending on whether or now you’re using autonomous mode). The car maker’s new LQ concept is an evolution fo the Concept-i vehicle it unveiled at… Continue reading Toyota’s LQ concept car will make friends with you via its onboard AI
Uber to acquire grocery delivery startup Cornershop
Uber will acquire Cornershop, a grocery delivery startup that began life serving the Latin American market and recently shifted to offer service in Toronto, its first North American city. Uber announced on Friday that it expects that its acquisition of a majority ownership stake in Cornershop in early 2020, once it receives all the necessary… Continue reading Uber to acquire grocery delivery startup Cornershop
Panasonic Develops a Driverless Automated Valet Parking System and a Large Screen AR-HUD
Osaka, Tokyo – Society is increasingly seeking to build a safer, more comfortable automotive society through advancing automated driving and reducing traffic accidents. To achieve this goal, Panasonic has developed a driverless automated valet parking system and an AR-HUD (Augmented Reality Head-Up Display). The driverless automated valet parking system achieves fully automated driving (SAE Level… Continue reading Panasonic Develops a Driverless Automated Valet Parking System and a Large Screen AR-HUD
Uber to Acquire Majority Ownership in Cornershop
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) today announced an agreement to acquire majority ownership of Cornershop, a leading online grocery provider in Chile, Mexico, and more recently in Peru and Toronto. The investment is expected to close in early 2020, subject to regulatory approval. “Whether it’s getting a ride, ordering food from your favorite… Continue reading Uber to Acquire Majority Ownership in Cornershop
Lyft has been quietly offering a car-rental service in 3 California cities (LYFT)
Lyft has been quietly offering a car-rental service in three California cities. When you book a vehicle in San Francisco, Oakland, or Los Angeles, the company will also offer customers $40 of ride credit to get to and from the pickup location. The company said it’s another way to help stave people off of individual… Continue reading Lyft has been quietly offering a car-rental service in 3 California cities (LYFT)
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Marion Harris has been named vice president, Mobility Business Group, Ford Motor Company. In this role, he is responsible for scaling the company’s existing mobility businesses, including Ford Commercial Solutions; FordPass and digital services, including those supporting autonomous vehicle businesses and personal vehicle ownership; and future businesses developed within the Mobility team.
Prior to this role, Harris served as chief financial officer and treasurer, Ford Motor Credit Company, with responsibility for financial planning, analysis and accounting operations. He worked closely with Ford Motor Company’s Treasury team on funding and liquidity initiatives and maintained relationships with financial analysts and rating agencies.
During his time in this role, Harris was integral in the development of Ford Credit’s strategies for smart insurance and financial technology solutions.
Additionally, Harris ser..
UPDATE 1-Uber to buy Chile’s Cornershop in bid to deliver your groceries
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Uber (UBER.N) said on Friday it would buy a majority stake in online grocery provider Cornershop as the ride-hailing giant moves to expand its fast-growing delivery service into the grocery store market. FILE PHOTO: A helicopter operated by Uber Copter, a new service by the ride-sharing company Uber, providing service from Manhattan… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Uber to buy Chile’s Cornershop in bid to deliver your groceries
DENSO and NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Contact: Dan AlfDENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc.Phone: (310) 513-7353dan_alf@densodrive.com LONG BEACH, Calif. – DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., and Matt Smith, three-time winner of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle championship, are wrapping Smith’s bike in pink this month to raise awareness about breast cancer.… Continue reading DENSO and NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Toyota Fleet Mobility buys major UK leasing firm
Toyota Fleet Mobility has confirmed plans to buy one of the UK’s largest full service leasing companies, Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS), for £100 million (€113.5 million). The acquisition continues Toyota’s strategy to develop from a vehicle maker to a mobility provider. Toyota Fleet Mobility was created in 2018 as a joint venture between Toyota Financial… Continue reading Toyota Fleet Mobility buys major UK leasing firm