LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – United Parcel Service Inc said on Wednesday it was ordering 10,000 electric delivery trucks from UK-based Arrival Ltd and teaming with self-driving startup Waymo as package carriers work to cut costs and tailpipe pollution. FILE PHOTO: The company logo for United Parcel Service (UPS), is displayed on a screen at the… Continue reading UPDATE 1-UPS inks electric van deal with Arrival, to test Waymo automation
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Self-driving company Waymo teams up with UPS for package delivery
Waymo will start delivering parcels for UPS using its self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivans in Phoenix as part of a broader partnership with the shipping and logistics company. The companies said Wednesday that Waymo will pilot autonomous vehicle package pickup in metro Phoenix — the same area where its self-driving vehicles already operate. The minivans will… Continue reading Self-driving company Waymo teams up with UPS for package delivery
Renault picks ex-VW unit head De Meo as CEO for fresh start
PARIS (Reuters) — Renault’s Tuesday named Luca de Meo, the former head of Volkswagen’s Seat brand, as its next chief executive, as the car maker looks to draw a line under a year of turmoil by finalising a long-awaited management shake-up. De Meo’s appointment fills one of the big gaps left at the French company… Continue reading Renault picks ex-VW unit head De Meo as CEO for fresh start
Fiat Idling Illinois Jeep Plant for the Third Time in Six Months
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will pause production at a Jeep sport utility vehicle factory for the third time in six months, adding to signs carmakers are expecting sales to slow this year.
Renault names Luca de Meo as new chief executive
Renault has appointed former Seat president Luca de Meo as its new chief executive more than a year after the departure of Carlos Ghosn from the brand. de Meo, who stepped down from his role at Seat earlier this month, will officially join the French carmaker in July as the business begins a drive to stem… Continue reading Renault names Luca de Meo as new chief executive
FCA announces temporary shutdown of Belvidere Assembly plant near Chicago – World Socialist Web Site
FCA announces temporary shutdown of Belvidere Assembly plant near Chicago By Jacob Crosse28 January 2020 For the third time in the last six months, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will be shutting down production at the Belvidere Assembly Plant, located in northern Illinois. The planned weeklong shutdown will begin on February 13. Workers just now… Continue reading FCA announces temporary shutdown of Belvidere Assembly plant near Chicago – World Socialist Web Site
@Renault: COMMUNICATION OF RENAULT’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS 28th Jan 2020
Boulogne-Billancourt, January 28th, 2020 – Following the selection process led by the Governance and Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors, meeting today under the chairmanship of Mr. Jean-Dominique Senard, made the decision to appoint Mr. Luca de Meo as Chief Executive Officer of Renault S.A., and Chairman of Renault s.a.s., effective July 1,… Continue reading @Renault: COMMUNICATION OF RENAULT’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS 28th Jan 2020
Renault turns to VW’s De Meo as carmaker seeks fresh start
PARIS (Reuters) – Renault’s (RENA.PA) Tuesday named Luca de Meo, the former head of Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Seat brand, as its next chief executive, as the carmaker looks to draw a line under a year of turmoil by finalizing a long-awaited management shake-up. De Meo’s appointment fills one of the big gaps left at the French… Continue reading Renault turns to VW’s De Meo as carmaker seeks fresh start
Maserati may unveil its first hybrid car on April 21st
Sponsored Links Autoblog Maserati may be close to dragging its cars into the electrified era. An Automotive News Europe source says the Fiat Chrysler-owned brand will unveil its first hybrid, a version of the Ghibli sedan (above), at the Beijing Motor Show on April 21st. While there aren’t many tidbits at this stage, it’s poised… Continue reading Maserati may unveil its first hybrid car on April 21st
Fiat Chrysler’s Android-based Uconnect 5 supports Alexa and wireless CarPlay
Sponsored Links Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Fiat Chrysler’s collaboration with Google on in-car Android tech is bearing fruit. The car maker has unveiled an Android-based Uconnect 5 infotainment system that should help it keep up with an influx of modern tech. It includes personalization for up to five drivers, and an interface that takes better advantage… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Android-based Uconnect 5 supports Alexa and wireless CarPlay