The man with the final word on design at one of the world’s biggest automakers sees a future dominated by self-driving boxes-on-wheels and souped-up sports cars. For Simon Humphries, who as of this year oversees design globally across Toyota Motor’s namesake and luxury Lexus brands, mobility will follow two divergent paths. One is the e-Palette,… Continue reading Toyota Design Chief Says the Future of Cars Is Custom Speedsters and Rolling Boxes
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Self-Driving Cars Need Standardized Software to Avoid Crashes
Fans of self-driving cars will have breathed a sigh of relief at the news that Uber and Google’s Waymo, two giants in the industry, have settled their intellectual-property lawsuit. This removes a huge distraction for companies, and freeing them up to focus on their own research. So that’s good. Driverless cars will be an incredible… Continue reading Self-Driving Cars Need Standardized Software to Avoid Crashes
Uconnect: infotainment in Fiat Chrysler cars disturbed by update
Uconnect system in a jeep (Image: FCA) The UConnect system of Fiat Chrysler is being disturbed by constant reboots due to an update in 2017 and 2018 models. Many car owners are upset because radio, navigation, reversing camera and other functions no longer work. An over-the-air update for the UConnect system, which has been distributed… Continue reading Uconnect: infotainment in Fiat Chrysler cars disturbed by update
Waymo accepts $245 million and Uber’s ‘regret’ to settle self-driving car dispute
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] will pay $245 million worth of its own shares to Alphabet Inc’s Waymo self-driving vehicle unit to settle a legal dispute over trade secrets, allowing Uber’s chief executive to move past one of the company’s most bruising public controversies. The settlement announcement on Friday brought an abrupt… Continue reading Waymo accepts $245 million and Uber’s ‘regret’ to settle self-driving car dispute
UPDATE 8-Waymo accepts $245 mln and Uber’s ‘regret’ to settle self-driving car dispute
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] will pay $245 million worth of its own shares to Alphabet Inc’s Waymo self-driving vehicle unit to settle a legal dispute over trade secrets, allowing Uber’s chief executive to move past one of the company’s most bruising public controversies. The settlement announcement on Friday brought an abrupt… Continue reading UPDATE 8-Waymo accepts $245 mln and Uber’s ‘regret’ to settle self-driving car dispute
China’s Geely takes 3pc stake in Daimler with an eye on electric car venture with Mercedes parent
Chinese carmaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group has reportedly spent US$3 billion for a stake of just under 3 per cent in German carmaker Daimler as it aims to become a global player. The shares, which were bought on the secondary market according to Reuters, provides further evidence that Geely, controlled by billionaire Li Shufu, is… Continue reading China’s Geely takes 3pc stake in Daimler with an eye on electric car venture with Mercedes parent
An Autonomous Vehicle Project Sets Its Sights On a 200-Mile Test Drive in 2019
Go the Extra Mile Designing a self-driving car that can travel short distances is already an achievement in itself, but a new initiative aims to really put self-driving technology to the test in a long distance journey in the United Kingdom (UK). The HumanDrive Initiative, as it’s somewhat ironically called, plans to deploy an autonomous vehicle… Continue reading An Autonomous Vehicle Project Sets Its Sights On a 200-Mile Test Drive in 2019
Via in all 5 boroughs!
Published January 29, 2018 6:00 am, Via NYC
Via in all 5 boroughs!
Get ready to paint the town Via blue — you can now Via EVERYWHERE in New York City!
In a congested city like ours, everyone can and should benefit from smart shared rides. Together with you, our loyal Via-istas, we’ve built the most affordable and convenient way to get around all five boroughs.
Now, whether you’re grabbing dim sum in Flushing, checking in on the tigers at the Bronx Zoo, or commuting from Staten Island, Via will get you there.
In Big Apple lovin’,
Team Via NYC
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Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus
Tesla The Observer Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus Some say the firm is already overvalued at $60bn. But its founder’s vision is now truly ambitious Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s forthcoming Roadster 2 sports car in California. Photograph: Reuters Racy valuations for loss-making businesses are nothing new to… Continue reading Tesla boss Elon Musk pursues his most unlikely goal yet: a $55bn bonus
Apple added two dozen self-driving SUVs to its California test fleet
Last April, Apple was granted a permit to test its autonomous vehicle technology by the state of California and since then, the company has expanded its test fleet from three vehicles to 27, Bloomberg reports. The California Department of Motor Vehicles said that Apple had registered 24 Lexus RX450h SUVs between last July and this… Continue reading Apple added two dozen self-driving SUVs to its California test fleet