Focus on Automotive
Croatian startup readies self-driving robotaxi Verne for Zagreb launch
Autonomous vehicle startup P3, set up by the founder of Croatian EV maker Rimac Group, presented on Wednesday its self-driving robotaxi
What’s behind Volkswagen’s $5 billion EV software bet on Rivian?
Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, plans to spend as much as $5 billion on an EV software partnership with U.S.-based Rivian
Rivian jumps as $5 billion Volkswagen investment signals ‘vote of confidence’
Rivian Automotive surged 36% premarket on Wednesday after a $5 billion investment from Volkswagen bolstered the loss-making startup
Volkswagen stock slips on cost, implications of Rivian JV; Rivian soars
VW shares fell on Wednesday as investors worried about the cost and uncertainties of a joint venture with U.S. EV maker Rivian
GM self-driving unit Cruise names new CEO as it seeks turnaround
Former xBox founding engineer Marc Whitten will take over as CEO on July 16, General Motors robotaxi unit Cruise announced Tuesday.
Volkswagen’s $5 billion investment in Rivian boosts EV maker’s shares
The partnership will help Volkswagen accelerate its plans to develop software-defined vehicles (SDV).
Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing service now available to all in San Francisco
Waymo had started a test service in San Francisco in 2021. Now with open access, anyone in the city can request a ride...
Berkshire Hathaway accelerates sales of China’s BYD
BEIJING/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has accelerated its selling of shares in BYD, China’s largest seller of electric vehicles. Berkshire...
Nissan to start producing EVs for Dongfeng Motor by year-end, Nikkei reports
The carmaker hopes the deal will lift it out of a slump.
Ford recalls 668,000 2014 F-150 pickup trucks over transmission issue
The vehicle has been found to unexpectedly downshift into first gear in some instances.
