Another high-level Tesla engineering executive has hopped over to Apple. Steve MacManus, who was vice president of engineering at Tesla, is now a senior director at Apple, according to an update on his LinkedIn profile. Bloomberg was the first to report MacManus had taken the position at Apple. MacManus, whose was in charge of interior… Continue reading Apple’s latest Tesla hire specializes in car interiors
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After Baidu tie-up, BMW taps Tencent for autonomous driving in China
China is BMW’s largest market, and the German automaker knows in order to capture the country’s demanding consumers, its future models must support robust autonomous driving capability. But to build it itself in China is hardly possible. The success of autonomous driving relies in part on high-definition mapping, a process that requires an expansive collection… Continue reading After Baidu tie-up, BMW taps Tencent for autonomous driving in China
Apple vendor Japan Display secures bailout after funding shortfall
Japan Display Inc said on Friday that a group led by Chinese investment firm Harvest Group had formally secured additional funding for a previously announced 80 billion yen ($738 million) bailout plan for the screen maker. Harvest would increase its investment, included a $100 million investment from a JDI customer, Japan Display said. A source… Continue reading Apple vendor Japan Display secures bailout after funding shortfall
Volkswagen introduces all-new Passat with advanced connectivity and infotainment features
Volkswagen introduces the all-new Passat with advanced connectivity and infotainment features. In the Passat, five components combine to form the current level of connected mobility: a new generation of Infotainment, an online connectivity unit (OCU) with integrated eSIM, “Volkswagen We” as an online ecosystem, the “Digital Cockpit” and a head-up display. Online Infotainment The new Passat… Continue reading Volkswagen introduces all-new Passat with advanced connectivity and infotainment features
Former Tesla employee admits uploading Autopilot source code to his iCloud
Guangzhi Cao, a former engineer at Tesla, admitted in a court filing this week that he uploaded zip files containing Autopilot source code to his personal iCloud account in late 2018 while still working for the company. Tesla sued Cao earlier this year for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to Autopilot and bringing them to… Continue reading Former Tesla employee admits uploading Autopilot source code to his iCloud
With global ambitions, VC firm Maniv Mobility raises $100 million from automakers, suppliers
What started as an accident has turning into a venture firm with a global reach and backing from a some of the biggest corporations in the automotive and transportation industries. Maniv Mobility, the Israel-based venture capitalist firm, said Tuesday it has closed a new $100 million fund backed by 12 corporations, including the venture arms… Continue reading With global ambitions, VC firm Maniv Mobility raises $100 million from automakers, suppliers
Via launches Apple Pay in the U.S.
Published June 27, 2019 3:57 pm, Via NYC
Via launches Apple Pay in the U.S.
Riding with Via is now easier than ever with the introduction of Apple Pay!
With the latest version of the Via app, riders can directly and securely link payment through their Apple Pay account. Our integration with Apple Pay removes the need for Via riders to manually input credit and debit information, and by using FaceID/TouchID/passcode, Apple Pay is a secure and instant way to hit the road.
How it works:
– New users can set Apple Pay as their default payment method directly during sign up!
– Existing users can add Apple Pay through the “Billing” section of the app menu. Just click on “add a payment method” to connect your Apple Pay account.
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Alphabet’s self-driving car company tests free Wi-Fi and music to entice riders – CNBC
Students use the Waymo driverless vehicles to get to school. Source: Waymo Waymo is rolling out amenities to entice riders to use its self-driving taxis, creating a potential route to profitability in a money-losing industry. The Alphabet subsidiary is testing complimentary Wi-Fi in its robotaxis in greater Phoenix, where hundreds of the company’s identical, driverless… Continue reading Alphabet’s self-driving car company tests free Wi-Fi and music to entice riders – CNBC
Honda Advances its Global Open Innovation Initiative with New VC Partners
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 5, 2018 – Honda Innovations, the Silicon Valley arm of Honda R&D, aims to foster early-stage startup ecosystems globally with four venture capital (VC) partnerships. These VC partnerships enhance Honda Xcelerator’s tools – direct co-development and partnerships with accelerators and incubators – to support innovators at all stages. Since 2015, Honda Xcelerator… Continue reading Honda Advances its Global Open Innovation Initiative with New VC Partners
FOCUS-Waymo tests Wi-Fi in driverless taxis hoping perks can route it past rivals
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Waymo is rolling out amenities to entice riders to use its self-driving taxis, creating a potential route to profitability in a money-losing industry. A Jaguar I-PACE self-driving car is pictured during its unveiling by Waymo in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid The Alphabet… Continue reading FOCUS-Waymo tests Wi-Fi in driverless taxis hoping perks can route it past rivals