Auto Industry Braced for Tougher EU Emission Targets
10/3/2018, 12:49:56 PMThe European Parliament proposed stricter emission targets for the auto industry, putting down its marker in a growing fight inside the European Union over how much it can tighten CO2 limits for cars. ✔ Motorists queue in their vehicles on a highway in southeastern France ✔ The commission’s proposal calls for a midterm review of progress toward achieving the targets, which could yield adjustments ✔ It would essentially force the industry into a dramatic transformation in record time
Honda to Invest in GM’s Self-Driving Car Unit GM Cruise
10/3/2018, 12:36:04 PMHonda is investing $2.75 billion in General Motors’s self-driving car unit, a move that comes as auto makers and technology giants scramble to plant stakes in a transportation landscape that is swiftly being reshaped by technology. ✔ They will also explore opportunities for deployment for a network of driverless vehicles ✔ The funding from SoftBank and Honda allows GM to continue developing driverless-vehicle services without siphoning capital way from its traditional car-making business
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Mazda CX-3 Akari 2018 new car review
10/3/2018, 4:53:45 AMWe test drive the range-topping Mazda CX-3 Akari to see if the recent changes have improved the city-sized SUV. ✔ At the front there is a new grille with chrome-effect horizontal lines as well as a gloss black finish to the fog lamp bezels and side pillars ✔ The other irritating feature is the infotainment interface ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
EU lawmakers want to cut car emissions by 40 percent by 2030
10/3/2018, 3:44:00 PMPARIS (AP) — The European Parliament wants to cut CO2 emissions from new cars and vans by 40 percent by 2030 and will try to convince the European Union's 28 nations to back the i ✔ The Secretary General of the ACEA European car producers group, Erik Jonnaert, said that 40 percent is in our opinion, over the top adding that the Commission agrees with them that everything beyond 30 percent is going to create major social implications
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GM’s Cruise will get $2.75 billion from Honda to build a new self-driving car
10/3/2018, 1:01:17 PMCruise Automation, the self-driving unit of General Motors, is teaming up with Honda, the world’s largest automaker, the company announced on Wednesday. ✔ The two auto giants will collaborate on a purpose-built autonomous vehicle that can serve a wide variety of use cases and be manufactured at high volumes for global deployment ✔ The company says it plans to deploy its fully driverless cars, without steering wheel or pedals, for commercial ride-hailing use as early as 2019
The new laws on baby car seats are now in force- here's what you need to know
10/3/2018, 12:10:33 PMCAR seats are essential to keeping your kids safe while out on the roads. Follow our handy guide in order to properly fit out your car and kids with the right baby seat to protect them on your jour… ✔ CAR seats are essential to keeping your kids safe while out on the roads ✔ The adult seatbelt is not guided across the child's body in the same way with booster seats, and they offer little protection if a car is involved in a side-on crash ✔ On unexpected journeys – but only if the journey is necessary, for a short distance, and the child is over three years old
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What second-hand convertible should I buy?
10/3/2018, 12:58:46 AMSandra is after an affordable convertible for open-air fun CarReview - drive.com.au ✔ While no sports car, its throaty, willing little engine and light-footed handling make it fun to drive ✔ Its roof setup brings more of the outside world in than its rivals here and it steers with more precision ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
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Peugeot 3008 2018 Sweet Spot
10/3/2018, 9:57:46 PMWe nominate our favourite model in Peugeot's funky French SUV CarReview - drive.com.au ✔ The turbo-diesel GT, in comparison, will set you back $1649 over the same period ✔ This includes an 86 per cent rating for adult protection and 85 per cent for children in booster seats or child restraints ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
Ford uses simulators to make race cars -- and your next car -- better
10/3/2018, 12:26:01 AMFord uses technology to save money and speed up development, whether it's for NASCAR or family cars. ✔ The one thing I don't have in my model is the feel-meter ✔ In a scale-model shop, technicians use 3D-printed materials to create scaled-down vehicles that are tested in a nearby wind tunnel ✔ (During my visit, the facility was also putting Sébastien Ogier's Ford Fiesta rally car through aero testing.)
From BMW's 3 Series to a self-driving limo - the best of Paris Motor Show 2018
10/3/2018, 3:22:20 PMPETROLHEADS, and indeed electric car fans alike, have enjoyed a spectrum of newly launched motors and concepts at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Held every two years, the French capital hosts … ✔ The topless models are based on 1940s and 1950s Ferrari race cars, and are the most powerful road-going motors made by the Prancing Horse ✔ In partnership with EDF, 90 models were made with a speed of up to 50mph and a range between 68-108 miles ✔ If anything, it shows how far car technology - and design - has come
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Fewer people died in car crashes in 2017, but the outlook is still grim
10/3/2018, 10:45:55 PMThere were 37,133 people killed in car crashes in 2017, a 1.8 percent decrease from last year’s total. This is notable considering total deaths were up 6.5 percent in 2016, and an alarming 8.4 percent in 2015. This decrease is the first since 2013. ✔ But it represents a fundamental shift in American life ✔ But rarely do they acknowledge the undeniable truth: the best way to prevent these deaths is to design cities and residential communities to better encourage more walking and biking, and less driving
BMW 3 Series is brimming with technology, comfy and has better acceleration
10/3/2018, 11:59:12 PMLOOKING back, it’s hardly surprising I’m obsessed with cars. The old girl was a hill-climb racer then ran a used-car lot next to a National petrol station. Which, of course, was brilliant. Not only… ✔ Nice Seventies-style crushed-velvet seats mixed with a foldaway steering wheel and 49in digital screen ✔ Skoda's green hatchback (c) 2018 20 Skoda’s new Golf/Focus rival has floor mats made with PINEAPPLE tree fibre The man from Del Monte.. ✔ RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL exclusive@the-sun.co.uk
Carmakers brace for shocks as electrified future looms
10/3/2018, 9:51:04 PMAuto industry executives gathering this week for the Paris Motor Show will be rubbing shoulders with unusual company: dozens of tech experts eager to tackle what many consider the ultimate connected device. Electric vehicles are the stars of this year's show, with premium brands like Mercedes and Audi finally jumping… ✔ Ghosn expects his group to sell 14 million cars by the end of 2022, of which 10 percent will be all-electric ✔ Their arrival also dispels any doubts over battery or quality issues, JATO analyst Felipe Munoz wrote in a research note ✔ The Paris Motor Show opens to the public on Thursday and runs until October 14
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Ford Endura pricing and specs revealed | Drive.com.au
10/4/2018, 2:46:12 AMFord’s replacement for its popular Territory is set to it showroom floors by the end of the year. ✔ Ford’s replacement for its popular Territory is set to hit showroom floors by the end of the year ✔ Available in ST-Line and Titanium is a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen Play audio system for $1000 ✔ Base model Trend gets rain sensing wipers, LED headlights and taillights, rear tinted windows and roof rails as standard, with pricing starting at $44,990 (plus on road costs) in front-wheel-drive and $48,990 (plus on road costs) in all-wheel-drive
'We are becoming very superficial people' – PSA boss Carlos Tavares lambasts European Parliament over 'extreme' CO2 stance
10/3/2018, 8:25:10 AMWith a decision expected today on proposed carbon dioxide limits for Europe's car makers, Carlos Tavares, chief executive of PSA Peugeot Citroën and president of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), has gone on the offensive attacking the disinterested ministers of the European Parliament for taking "extreme positions" on the vote and the "superficiality of thinking" around the issue of CO2 reduction. ✔ It also warned of the consequences of exporting battery production to far eastern companies (a lithium-ion primary battery costs about $140 per kW and can represent up to 50 per cent of the cost of a car), as well as an increasing dependency on scarce rare-earth materials and cobalt from the war-torn Congo
Uber scooters are rolling out at $1 per ride, and they're coming your way
10/3/2018, 1:59:40 PMRide hailing doesn't have to mean getting into a car. Now you can go two-wheeling. ✔ Both Bird and Lime already operated scooters in the city, and Lyft launched its scooters there last month ✔ CNET Magazine : Check out a sampling of the stories you'll find in CNET's newsstand edition ✔ Follow the Money: This is how digital cash is changing the way we save, shop and work
You could be the new owner of Prince Charles’ Bentley Turbo RL as it’s set to go to auction for £12,000
10/3/2018, 11:44:41 AMA POWERFUL Bentley once owned by Prince Charles could be yours for just £12,000. The 1994 Turbo RL limousine was part of the Royal fleet for two years, after it was bought from new for the heir to … ✔ Inside, the ex-Royal motor has leather seats, a walnut trim and rear reading lights ✔ Prince Charles and Princess Diana married in July 1981, separated in 1992, and divorced in 1996 ✔ So this Bentley would have been owned by Prince Charles during the time that his life was moving into a new phase, post Diana
New Merc GLE can jump out of tricky conditions | Drive.com.au
10/3/2018, 12:58:45 AMMercedes-Benz has revealed it developed a new 'jumping' suspension system to help clear customers from being bogged in the sand. ✔ We tried some software issues and thought ‘this works, let’s do it professionally for our customers’, Zygan says ✔ Dave is often found at a racetrack – either in the press room, or driving his hot hatch ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
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BMW kills plans to build a dual-cab ute | Drive.com.au
10/4/2018, 12:56:22 AMDespite desperate cries from Australia, BMW has iced plans to produce a dual-cab ute to rival the Mercedes-Benz X-Class ✔ If you do a (car-like) monocoque body, this is very much compromised ✔ But, again, Frolich ruled out so-called badge engineering, whereby a car maker effectively rebadges an existing model from another brand ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
Drivers with THIS job are the most likely to be caught speeding
10/3/2018, 4:38:10 PMLOCKSMITHS have been convicted of speeding offences the most out of all drivers on UK roads this year. The occupation took the unwanted title over from professional footballers, who were named as t… ✔ And over two thirds of the convictions were listed on Admiral by male drivers ✔ More importantly failing to adhere to the rules of the road is dangerous to the driver and other individuals using the road ✔ We’d urge drivers to think twice before flouting the rules and doing something that could cause physical and financial harm
All-new Land Rover Defender replacement spotted out on the road for the first time - and it could be ready by 2020
10/3/2018, 9:56:12 AMTHE replacement for the iconic Land Rover Defender has been spotted out on the road for the very first time. After the British marque ceased production of the much-loved 4×4, fans mourned the … ✔ The new version has taken inspiration from modern Land Rover and Range Rover models to give it a much updated shape ✔ The Queen, Royal family, Winston Churchhill and even the Pope have all used the off-roaders in the UK, while it has also featured heavily in the British military and appeared in numerous Hollywood films including the James Bond franchise ✔ In June, the Defender used by Daniel Craig as Bond in Spectre sold for an incredible £250,000
Facebook adds A.I. to Marketplace for categorization, price suggestions and soon, visual search
10/3/2018, 1:53:40 PMFacebook is celebrating the two-year anniversary of its Craigslist competitor, Facebook Marketplace, with the launch of new features powered by A.I. Specifically, the social network says it’s adding price range suggestions and auto-categorization features to make selling easier, and it says i… ✔ Facebook lightly teases its plans to turn Marketplace into more of a discovery tool for finding things you want to buy using your smartphone camera ✔ Thanks to Facebook’s size and scale (and the annoying way it continuously red badged the Marketplace icon, forcing users to keep tapping it), the company says its buy-and-sell platform has grown to be used by more than one out of every three people in the U.S. on a monthly basis
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Porsche confirms 911 Speedster production | Drive.com.au
10/3/2018, 7:52:10 AMPorsche has locked in plans to farewell the current-generation 911 with a limited-edition, GT3-powered Speedster. ✔ Each model brings a different take on Porsche's heritage design package - the red version is a modern vision of Porsche's racing history, borrowing red daytime running lights lifted from Porsche's pink pig Le Mans class winner, along with new 21-inch cross-spoke wheels inspired by Porsche race cars
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Nation's fastest electric charging stations | Drive.com.au
10/3/2018, 9:57:49 PMInterstate trips for motorists travelling in an electric cars is about to get easier. ✔ Expected to be in operation by the end of October, Chargefox is set to match the government’s funding to build the stations which will dramatically reduce charging time for drivers ✔ Let's start a personal and meaningful conversation! Leave a comment (Get advice from an expert)
The Mercedes CLS 450 is a luxury mild hybrid for hipsters
10/3/2018, 5:40:33 PMThe sporty and fun CLS 450 uses its hybrid system for speed. ✔ Roberto Baldwin / Engadget While Mercedes is pushing its EQ brand of hybrids and EVs, the two-letter electric signifier also resides in the automaker's more traditional vehicles ✔ But, it shows what these types of systems are capable of as automakers expand the use of electrification beyond the traditional hybrid and electric vehicle
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Skoda unveils Vision RS concept | Drive.com.au
10/3/2018, 4:53:43 AMNew Golf GTI rival previewed CarArticle - drive.com.au ✔ Related articles REVIEW 2016-on Skoda Octavia RS230 used car review by David Morley 27 Sep 2018 REVIEW Eight questions: Skoda Octavia RS 245 by David McCowen 10 Jan 2018 NEWS Skoda Octavia RS updated with more gear by Daniel DeGasperi 03 Sep 2018 The drivetrain is a new 180kW plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 110kW alone, augmented by a 75kW electric motor
Paris motor show 2018: new Land Rover Defender - pictures and details
10/3/2018, 8:20:30 AMLand Rover has released official 'spyshots' of the next Defender, an all-new version of the long-running 4x4 that was very closely related to the original Land Rover that made its debut 70 years ago. ✔ Cars - Land Rover 70th anniversary: milestones The company is keen to stress its heritage so expect the new Defender to have all the off-road prowess that has made the marque a byword for go-anywhere ability ✔ For tips and advice, visit our Advice section, or search car reviews in our A-Z Car Finder Newsletter Promotion - Cars - in article
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Everything You Need to Know About Electric Cars | Drive.com.au
10/3/2018, 9:57:45 PMElectric cars are slowly making their way to Oz, so we're giving you all the information you need on them. Read on. ✔ This is why, until forecast energy density improvements materialise, manufacturers can either choose a large and expensive battery to move things along (as with Tesla) and then charge buyers for the privilege; or limit the usable range but add a ‘range extender’ option
Hyundai i30 Fastback N eats into cargo space for style's sake
10/3/2018, 10:10:55 AMIt's still a hot hatchback, but it has a more coupe-like silhouette. ✔ There is no hotter trend in the automotive industry than turning something with more than two doors into a coupe ✔ There's a metal button that activates N mode, which sharpens up the car's settings ✔ An optional performance package in some markets adds an electronically controlled limited-slip differential and a variable exhaust system
David Beckham unveils new Vinfast saloon and SUV at Paris Motor Show
10/3/2018, 11:55:44 AMVinfast, a subsidiary of multi-trillion-dong Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, unveiled its first two passenger vehicles to large crowds of curious journalists at the Paris Motor Show on Tuesday. ✔ Vinfast, a subsidiary of multi-trillion-dong Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, unveiled its first two passenger vehicles to large crowds of curious journalists at the Paris Motor Show on Tuesday ✔ With the cars due to be delivered to Vietnamese motorists from September 2019, Le Thi Thu Thuy acknowledged the short timescale to which they were working
Honda and GM partner for ‘ultimate engineering challenge’ — a new autonomous vehicle
10/3/2018, 5:09:26 PMHonda will invest $2.75 billion into Cruise's autonomous vehicle operations over the next 12 years. ✔ The funding arrives nearly 10 months after GM unveiled the Cruise AV a fourth-generation autonomous vehicle based on a Chevy Bolt EV that lacks a steering wheel, pedals and manual controls that have come to define the experience of riding inside an automobile for more than a century
Elon Musk's ultimatum to Tesla: Fight the SEC, or I quit
10/3/2018, 1:38:32 PMTesla's board caved to the company co-founder's demand, according to people familiar with the board's decision. Two days later, the company and Mr. Musk settled with regulators. ✔ But he got very touchy about not being able to proclaim his innocence ✔ As courts and governance researchers have long recognized, the presence of a dominant shareholder is likely to reduce the effectiveness of independent directors as overseers of the C.E.O.'s decisions and behavior ✔ Foremost among those should be threats to quit if he doesn't get his way
Kia’s all-electric e-Niro is a crossover with 300 miles of range
10/3/2018, 10:40:40 PMKia is finally sharing more details about its upcoming the all-electric crossover — the 2019 Kia e-Niro — that made its debut in Korea earlier this year. The upshot: it’s got some range. The production version of all-electric crossover, which Kia is showing off at the Paris Motor Show this we… ✔ The e-Niro looks a lot like its gas-based counterparts and offers some of the same features including the option to add a driver assistance system with adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning and lane-keep assist
Here are the companies that pitched in Startup Battlefield MENA
10/3/2018, 10:50:11 AMToday in lovely Beirut, Lebanon TechCrunch held its first Startup Battlefield in the country. Over 700 people watched the show on site, which featured speakers from throughout the Middle East and 15 startups competing in Startup Battlefield. A winner will be chosen at the end of the day and they wi… ✔ Material Solved MaterialSolved is a data visualization software for chemical/nano compounds ✔ In other words, Neotic users can find ready to use, plug and play, live tested, AI powered trading strategies and deploy them directly on the broker account without writing any single line of code
Federal judge rules Tesla must defend itself against lawsuit alleging it mistreated foreign workers
10/3/2018, 4:34:27 AMA federal judge denied Tesla’s motion to dismiss charges in a lawsuit claiming that it mistreated foreign workers. This means the automaker will have to defend itself at trial against allegations that foreign workers at its Fremont factory worked shifts that violated forced labor laws and were thre… ✔ The ruling comes just a few days after Elon Musk agreed to resign as Tesla’s chairman (while staying on as its CEO) to settle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ✔ Both Lesnik and Papes were hired by ISM Vuzem and sent to the U.S. to work at Tesla’s Fremont facility ✔ TechCrunch has contacted Tesla, Eisenmann and ISM Vuzem for comment
GM and Honda team up to build an autonomous vehicle; GM shares jump
10/3/2018, 2:27:59 PMThe investment of $2.8 billion over the next 12 years includes Honda paying GM $750 million immediately as it takes a 5.7 percent stake in Cruise Holdings. ✔ Honda's U.S. shares were down 2.5 percent before the market's open ✔ Together, GM and Honda will develop and build a wide-use autonomous vehicle intended to be deployed worldwide ✔ Many analysts believe the widespread adoption of these vehicles will likely start to pick up in 2021 or 2022
Tesla will have to defend itself against claims of foreign worker abuse
10/3/2018, 4:51:33 PMA federal judge denied Tesla's motion to dismiss. ✔ Whether people work for the company, one of our contractors or a subcontractor, we expect them to act ethically and follow these same principles ✔ Had there been something else we could have done differently or better in this situation, we would have done it
Red Dead Redemption 2's First 4 Hours: The 'Open World' Just Evolved
10/3/2018, 3:43:37 AMRockstar calling it a “Rockstar world” rather than an “open world” wasn’t hubris, it turns out… ✔ Against the advice of my Rockstar demo chaperones -- because at this mid-winter point in the game, the bear was obviously ravenous and therefore far more hostile -- I hopped off my mount and tried to get into a good shooting position, using a rifle this time
BuildInk is the winner of Startup Battlefield MENA 2018
10/3/2018, 4:45:04 PMWe’ve just wrapped up Startup Battlefield MENA in Beirut, Lebanon. Throughout the day, 15 companies pitched their ideas, demonstrated their technology and answered questions. We took the feedback from all our expert judges and chose five teams to compete in the finals. Then after another roun… ✔ We’ve just wrapped up Startup Battlefield MENA in Beirut, Lebanon ✔ Here’s the runner-up: Synkers Synkers is a mobile platform that connects students with highly qualified peer tutors on-the-spot ✔ It’s currently targeting the pet food market, but ultimately plans to move into human consumption
Daily Deals: 25% off Dark Souls Remastered for Switch, Bayonetta Price Drop
10/3/2018, 5:26:44 PM55" 4K HDTV for $259.99, $3K off Ridiculously Powerful Alienware Area 51 Desktop, Buy a PS4 Pro, Get Red Dead Redemption 2 for Free, and More. ✔ Welcome to IGN's Daily Deals, your source for the best deals on the stuff you actually want to buy ✔ Like me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter to get the latest deals ✔ There's no upcharge compared to buy this bundle separately (except that you wouldn't get the themed Switch that way)
Samsung's 85-inch 8K TV is available to pre-order for $15,000
10/3/2018, 8:59:18 PMWho really needs food, anyway? ✔ The company has opened up American pre-orders for the 85-inch Q900 ahead of its October 28th ship date, and it will cost you a staggering $15,000 ✔ We liked the Q900 in our brief eyes-on between its extreme resolution, vivid colors and high brightness (no mean feat given all the extra pixels)
Exclusive Image of Keanu Reeves' Horse Stunt from John Wick 3 Revealed
10/3/2018, 5:01:41 AMJohn Wick trades his Ford Mustang for a different kind of horsepower ✔ Director Chad Stahelski, has mentioned that the latest movie will include horses, dogs, cats, a raven, a bunch of pigeons, a motorcycle chase, car chase, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, shotguns and ninjas ✔ That sounds like it's going to be on heck of a ride
The Last Jedi: Study Blames Russian Trolls for 'Weaponizing' Social Media Hate
10/3/2018, 3:57:09 AMFindings show many negative viewpoints towards the film didn’t come from normal users. ✔ Ultimately, 11 out of the of 206 accounts expressing negative sentiments were identified as bots, 33 were identified as trolls or sock puppet accounts (accounts real users hid behind to conceal their identity), and 16 of the 33 appeared to be Russian trolls
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner MARS Review
10/4/2018, 3:09:47 AMA welcome improvement to a classic title. ✔ Best of all, seeing all the action play out smoothly in 60FPS on a 4K screen is an absolute treat Smooth and shiny visually does not necessarily mean it is better, as what hinders the remaster from shining brighter is that aside from nostalgic value, the game design remained old-school
Chinese streaming giant Tencent Music files for $1bn US IPO
10/3/2018, 8:25:09 AMChina's largest music streaming service Tencent Music has filed to go public in the US, a widely-anticipated move which could see it valued at $30bn (£23bn). ✔ More than two-thirds of its revenue came from so-called social entertainment services, which include live streaming and online karaoke, and it has around 800 million unique users ✔ However, Meituan Dianping, a food delivery company, had a more positive debut, pricing its IPO at the top of its target range and receiving a valuation of around $53bn
Go-Jek is close to launching a ride-hailing service in Singapore
10/3/2018, 8:57:16 AMIndonesia’s ride-sharing startup Go-Jek plans to land in Singapore, its arch-rival Grab’s front lawn, as soon as this month as its regional expansion program gains speed, TechCrunch has come to understand. Go-Jek has grown to become a $5 billion that’s backed by the likes of Googl… ✔ Go-Jek remains in discussions with ComfortDelGro, Singapore’s largest taxi operator which previously had an agreement with Uber, but it may also launch its own private car service to rival Grab directly ✔ Certainly, that argument will ring truer when Go-Jek lands on Grab’s own turf
GM, Honda strike deal to build self-driving cars
10/3/2018, 4:51:49 PMThe rival automakers are teaming up to pursue large-scale deployment of autonomous vehicles. ✔ Together, we can provide Cruise with the world’s best design, engineering and manufacturing expertise, and global reach to establish them as the leader in autonomous vehicle technology – while they move to deploy self-driving vehicles at scale, GM CEO Mary Barra said in a statement
Uber launches its first electric scooter service in California
10/3/2018, 11:02:38 AMUber has launched its first electric scooter service in Santa Monica, California, as part of its wider strategy to shift its focus away from cars. ✔ One electric scooter company, Bird, raised $150m in a funding round that valued the company at $1bn ✔ This is a once in a generation opportunity to rethink how we get around ✔ The status quo with the current levels of traffic, pollution and congestion is clearly not working
Peugeot E-Legend Concept proves what's old is new again
10/3/2018, 12:33:43 PMIt's electric and autonomous, but it also sports one gnarly vintage look. ✔ Nissan received a whole heapin' helpin' of praise when it dropped the IDx concept, a throwback to the two-door Datsun 510 of yore ✔ 30 Peugeot E-Legend Concept electrifies the stage in Paris There's no internal combustion engine tucked away under all that flashy metal
Tesla meets its Model 3 production goals for third quarter
10/3/2018, 3:19:52 AMChief executive Elon Musk has said the company is close to becoming profitable ✔ Just last month, however, Musk said that we’ve gone from production hell to delivery logistics hell, in response to a customer who had complained that Tesla had repeatedly delayed her car delivery date ✔ The settlement, however, allows him to continue running the company, although he must resign as chairman of Tesla within 45 days and cannot serve in that position for three years
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