Lucid hires Waymo veteran as CFO
Sherry House, who was treasurer and head of investor relations at Waymo, starts in her new role at Lucid this week......»»
Crashes prompt Waymo software recall
The Waymo recall is just the latest blow to the robotaxi industry......»»
Rivian hires marketing chief from Meta after signing execs from Apple, Porsche and Stellantis
The new CMO, Jennifer Prenner, has held posts at Meta and Amazon. She joins recent executive hires from Apple and Porsche as Rivian prepares to present its R2 platform for future models in March......»»
San Francisco Waymo arson sparks fresh debate on self-driving cars
A crowd attacked a Waymo robotaxi when it drove toward revelers in San Francisco celebrating the first day of Chinese New Year......»»
Mob sets Waymo car ablaze in San Francisco
An autonomous Waymo met an untimely end thanks to an unruly mob. Enlarge / A fire starts inside a Waymo car after a vandal threw a lit firework through the window. (credit: Anirudh Koul) This weekend marked Chinese New.....»»
Crowd torches Waymo self-driving car in San Francisco
The incident was not the first time people harassed self-driving cars, but its severity signals growing public hostility toward the vehicles......»»
Waymo robotaxi attacked and set on fire in San Francisco
Investigators are trying to determine what prompted a crowd in San Francisco to attack a Waymo robotaxi in San Francisco on Saturday night......»»
GM hires Kurt Kelty, formerly of Tesla, to lead automaker"s EV battery strategy
Kurt Kelty will be tasked with leading GM's overall approach to EV batteries, including sourcing raw materials and investing in and commercializing battery technology......»»
Driverless Waymo car hits cyclist in San Francisco, causes minor scratches
The accident occurred after the cyclist was hidden by a truck and not visible as they crossed into the Waymo vehicle's path, the company said......»»
Lucid turns to Saks Fifth Avenue for test drives, marketing
As some EV startups recruit U.S. dealers for retail help, Lucid is partnering with Saks for Air sedan test drives and marketing. Air sales fell 10 percent in the fourth quarter to 1,734 despite generous promotions......»»
AI can now master your music—and it does shockingly well
Suddenly, everyone can master their own music. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) It was just a stray remark at the end of a guitar lesson last fall. My teacher is a veteran musician whose band has had both m.....»»
Waymo"s ambitious robotaxi expansion plan could be tempered by proposed California legislation
Waymo wants to expand driverless service across metro Los Angeles and through much of the San Francisco Peninsula. But proposed legislation that would give every town and county power to make their own rules is a big potential roadblock......»»
Driverless vehicles covered five times more test miles in California in 2023
General Motors' Cruise unit and Google affiliate Waymo accounted for the bulk of the miles — 63 percent and 36 percent respectively — recorded without a safety driver, according to the state's department of motor vehicles......»»
Lucid expands plant for 2025 Gravity crossover as demand wanes for Air sedan
The automaker adds 3 million square feet to its Arizona factory ahead of production of the Gravity. U.S. registration data shows the Air with just 0.5 percent of EV segment in November despite sales promotions......»»
Lucid plant prepares to shift toward crossover production
The automaker adds 3 million square feet to its Arizona factory ahead of production of the Gravity. U.S. registration data shows the Air with just 0.5 percent of EV segment in November despite sales promotions......»»
Waymo seeks to expand driverless service to Los Angeles
A license would allow Waymo, which operates extensively in San Francisco, to fully operate its fleet in Los Angeles, where it is now testing rides......»»
Former Lexus exec Vinay Shahani to lead sales and marketing at Nissan North America
Lexus, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen veteran Vijay Shahani replaces Mike Colleran, who retires March 31......»»
Lucid delivered just 6,001 electric sedans in 2023
The Saudi-backed builder of high-end EVs is not having an easy time. Enlarge / Lucid has dropped the Air's drag coefficient to just 0.197, making it the most aerodynamic car on sale. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) When we sa.....»»
Lucid Q4 deliveries fall 10%; stock plummets
The EV startup reported 1,734 deliveries in the most recent quarter and full-year sales of 6,001. Lucid has repeatedly cut its production forecasts amid weak demand for its luxury Air sedan......»»
Waymo’s robotaxis head for the highway
Waymo is about to send its fully driverless cars onto freeways for the first time, marking a notable expansion of its robotaxi efforts......»»
Canonical wants better Snap support outside Ubuntu, based on latest hires
Returning developer says he might get to "change some of the old ideas." Enlarge (credit: Canonical/Ubuntu) Snaps, the self-contained application packages that Ubuntu has long seen as a simpler app store and a potential.....»»