Warren Buffett bullish on driverless trucks after purchasing stake in Kodiak Robotics
Pilot Co., which operates Pilot and Flying J travel centers and is owned by Berkshire Hathaway, agreed on Tuesday to take a stake in Kodiak Robotics Inc., a driverless truck startup......»»
Toyota"s Akio Toyoda steps down as industry leader, replaced by Isuzu"s chairman
Japan's automotive industry has tapped the chairman of Isuzu trucks to replace Akio Toyoda as its next industry lobby leader after Toyoda's unprecedented three terms......»»
What are the effects of workforce automation across race and gender in the United States?
Advances in areas such as robotics and artificial intelligence enable the automation of a range of occupational tasks, leading to fundamental changes in the nature of work. New research published in the American Journal of Economics and Sociology ind.....»»
Popular navigation app for trucks and caravans adds CarPlay support
Sygic is one of the most popular navigation apps, even though you may have never heard of it before. The app offers navigation specially tailored to the specifications of large vehicles like trucks, RVs, campers, and more. With an update rolling o.....»»
Geely reduces Volvo stake; will continue to support Swedish automaker
The sale follows complaints from analysts and investors over the company’s small free float, which has put pressure on the stock and fueled high trading volatility......»»
Aston Martin F1 team gets investment from U.S. private equity firm
The stake sale, terms of which were not disclosed, values the racing group at $1.24 billion, Reuters reported......»»
UAW members ratify labor deal with Mack Trucks; strike ends after 39 days
The UAW and Mack Trucks had reached a tentative deal in October that included a 19 percent pay raise, but union workers overwhelmingly rejected it and went on a strike......»»
Price is top barrier to global EV adoption, S&P Global Mobility says
About two-thirds of survey respondents said they were open to purchasing an EV, a 19-percentage point decline from 2021......»»
Buffett"s Berkshire dumps stake in General Motors as it builds cash
In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed stock holdings as of Sept. 30, Berkshire reported no holdings in GM after reporting a stake of $848 million in June......»»
People think white AI-generated faces are more real than actual photos, study says
'Hyperrealism' bias has implications in robotics, medicine, and law enforcement. Enlarge / Eight images used in the study; four of them are synthetic. Can you tell which ones? (Answers at bottom of the article.) (credit: Nighting.....»»
This cool-looking driverless truck is transporting goods for GE Appliances
It's only operating along a short route but as part of a broader system the truck is helping to make big efficiencies in areas like loading times......»»
Mack"s medium-duty EV box truck key to Volvo Group"s zero-emission goal
Mack seizes an opportunity by jumping into the growing market for medium-duty electric trucks......»»
Renault cuts Nissan stake to 15% after transferring shares to trust
Nissan will now invest up to $641 million in Renault's EV unit, Ampere, while Mitsubishi will invest up to $214 million......»»
GM"s Cruise to recall 950 driverless cars after accident involving pedestrian
The recall is because the collision detection subsystem of the Cruise Automated Driving Systems software may improperly respond after a crash, NHTSA said......»»
China detains DouYu founder, investment guru - reports
They include a streaming app founder and an executive referred to as China's Warren Buffett......»»
CarGurus to pay $75M for rest of CarOffer as Q3 net income improves slightly, revenue plunges
The vehicle listings company bought a 51 percent stake in CarOffer, a wholesale digital marketplace platform, in 2021. News of the transaction comes as CarOffer's Q3 revenue dropped nearly 50 percent from a year ago......»»
GM to halt production of Cruise driverless van
A GM spokesperson said "we are finishing production on a small number of pre-commercial vehicles and after that, plan to temporarily pause production.".....»»
Cruise woes prompt production halt of fully driverless van
Autonomous-car company Cruise has halted production of its fully autonomous vehicle just over a week after it suspended robotaxi operations......»»
Shopping at Apple this holiday season? You should know this
Apple has released some important information for anyone purchasing one of its products during the upcoming holiday season......»»
New survey reveals iPhone users more likely to opt for installment plans
How people buy iPhones and Android phones has significantly changed, with iPhone owners opting for installment plans more than their counterparts.iPhone and Android users pay for smartphones in different waysGone are the days when purchasing a new iP.....»»
Stellantis deal with UAW gives major boost to Illinois
The automaker will make trucks and batteries out of Belvidere, providing a lifeline for the region and boosting the state's economy......»»