Rivian to Form EV Venture With $5 Billion From Volkswagen
Volkswagen will invest $5 billion to form a joint venture with electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive, throwing a lifeline to the startup and giving VW access to Rivian's technology.
June 25, 2024GM Hires CEO Whitten for Troubled Cruise Robotaxi Service
General Motors on June 25 named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise.
June 25, 2024Elevating Truck Safety: The Rise of ADAS Technology
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Prioritizing safety is an integral characteristic of the most successful fleets and ADAS technology is at the forefront of modern safety strategies. Jeff Loftus, FMCSA Technology Division Chief, joins TT's Seth Clevenger to discuss the current outlook on ADAS technology and his plans for phase 2 of the TechCelerate Now program.
June 25, 2024Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Twice in One Day
Tesla Inc. is recalling its Cybertruck model again over faulty windshield-wiper components and trim pieces that may come loose while driving.
June 25, 2024Aurora Innovation, Uber Freight Launch Driverless Program
Uber Freight and Aurora Innovation are launching a program aimed at providing carriers with early access to over a billion miles of driverless deliveries, the companies announced June 25.
June 25, 2024Cellcentric Begins Pilot Hydrogen Fuel Cell Production in Germany
Cellcentric began pilot production of hydrogen fuel cells June 20 at its Esslingen plant in Germany, the joint venture between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group said.
June 24, 2024BlackSuit Gang Blamed in Cyberattack on Car Dealers
A hacking group called BlackSuit is behind the cyberattack on CDK Global that has paralyzed car sales across the U.S., according to Allan Liska, a threat analyst at the security firm Recorded Future Inc.
June 24, 2024Car Dealerships Disrupted by Pair of Cyberattacks
NEW YORK — Car dealerships in North America continue to wrestle with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a software company used widely in the auto retail sales sector.
June 21, 2024VTNA Debuts VNL Electric in Evolution of Class 8 Flagship
DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America provided a first glimpse of the next configuration of its flagship Class 8 VNL tractor — a VNL 440 Electric — during a media event at its customers center.
June 21, 202460 Seconds: FHWA Chief Endorses Benefits of Transportation Technologies
Federal Highway Administration leader Shailen Bhatt pressed federal lawmakers to consider a vast portfolio of applications designed to enhance safety along commercial and passenger corridors
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