Waymo will add custom-built EVs by Chinese company Geely to its robotaxi fleet

In the future, Waymo’s robotaxi fleet in the US will feature electric vehicles build specifically for the service by Chinese automaker Geely. The Alphabet company has teamed up with Geely to create a version of its recently launched all-electric Zeekr vehicle that’s custom-built for autonomous ride-hailing. Waymo has detailed and shown renders of the modified… Continue reading Waymo will add custom-built EVs by Chinese company Geely to its robotaxi fleet

Future autonomous Waymo EV will be custom built for ride-hailing with no steering wheel

Waymo One is Alphabet’s Lyft/Uber competitor that’s live in Phoenix and currently undergoing testing in San Francisco. Waymo today announced a future EV for its US ride-hailing service that will be “rider-first” and have no steering wheel. Waymo today announced an OEM collaboration with Geely, a Chinese automotive company that has several subsidiary brands like… Continue reading Future autonomous Waymo EV will be custom built for ride-hailing with no steering wheel

Waymo partners with Geely to make electric AVs for ride hail in the US

Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving technology arm, is partnering with Chinese automaker Geely to build an all-electric, self-driving ride-hailing vehicle. The companies will integrate Waymo Driver, Waymo’s AV system, into Geely’s Zeekr vehicles for use in U.S. markets “in the years to come.” While Waymo is not providing a specific time frame for either the start… Continue reading Waymo partners with Geely to make electric AVs for ride hail in the US

A New Tesla Safety Concern: Drivers Can Play Video Games in Moving Cars

Not long after buying a Tesla Model 3 this summer, Vince Patton saw a YouTube clip highlighting a feature that took him by surprise: three video games that can be played on the large touch screen mounted in front of the dashboard — while driving down the road. “I thought surely that can’t be right,”… Continue reading A New Tesla Safety Concern: Drivers Can Play Video Games in Moving Cars

@Ferrari: Ferrari’s season of GT triumphs on display at Maranello000195

Maranello, 27 December 2021 – The Ferrari Museum in Maranello will host the “GT 2021, a memorable year” exhibition until 31 March 2022. It celebrates Ferrari’s most successful year in GT racing history, a season that saw Ferrari vehicles competing in the most important championships around the world. Ferrari’s list of achievements contained 23 more… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari’s season of GT triumphs on display at Maranello000195

FERRARI AND VELAS: PERFORMANCE AND INNOVATION FOR A NEW WINNING PARTNERSHIP

Maranello, 27 dicembre 2021 – Maranello, 27 December 2021 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/MTA: RACE) (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, from next season, Scuderia Ferrari will be able to count on a new Premium Partner – Velas Network AG. Headquartered in Switzerland, Velas Network AG is renowned for the creation and integration… Continue reading FERRARI AND VELAS: PERFORMANCE AND INNOVATION FOR A NEW WINNING PARTNERSHIP

World NM: 3.0L “Tornado” Straight-Six Engine Coming to Ram 1500, Various Jeep Models001692

It’s been a heck of a long time since we’ve first heard that Fiat Chrysler is working on a brand-new engine with six cylinders arranged in a line. Codenamed Tornado and internally referred to as the GME T6, the Global Medium Engine Turbo Six has recently entered production in Mexico. (continue reading…) Go to Source

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Maranello, 27 dicembre 2021 – Maranello, 27 December 2021 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/MTA: RACE) (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that, from next season, Scuderia Ferrari will be able to count on a new Premium Partner – Velas Network AG. Headquartered in Switzerland, Velas Network AG is renowned for the creation and integration… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari and Velas: performance and innovation for a new winning partnership000193

Newsmaker of 2021: Roland Bouchara

One of the key points Roland Bouchara drove home in a recent interview was that profitability would be top priority for Stellantis India. When he took over as CEO and MD of the new entity, marking a huge leap from his previous mandate as Senior VP, Sales & Marketing of Citroen India, Bouchara knew only… Continue reading Newsmaker of 2021: Roland Bouchara

The cars Autocar writers bought and sold in 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, it’s time to look back – not on the cars we drove, but the ones we actually bought, with our own hard-earned cash. The last twelve months has seen a flurry of buying and selling among Autocar’s staff: here are the new, nearly-new and most definitely used cars we’ve… Continue reading The cars Autocar writers bought and sold in 2021