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Ford Scraps Plan to Develop an Electric Vehicle With Rivian
Business, Published on 22/11/2021
» Ford Motor Co. and Rivian Automotive Inc. have decided to go their separate ways rather than collaborate on future electric vehicles, backing away from an earlier strategic pact that led to a multibillion-dollar windfall for Ford.
Apple Wants iPhones to Detect Car Crashes, Auto-Dial 911
Business, Published on 03/11/2021
» Beginning next year, iPhone users who are in a car accident could have their phone dial 911 automatically.
Volvo Cars Announces IPO Plan That Could Value It at $25 Billion
Business, Published on 06/10/2021
» Volvo Cars, the Swedish auto maker owned by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, said Monday it would proceed with an initial public offering in Stockholm, in a deal that people familiar with the matter say could value it at upward of $25 billion.
Great Wall to make SUVs at smart factory
Business, Published on 02/06/2021
» Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) is making Thailand its base for the company's first smart factory in Southeast Asia in a move to boost sales in international markets.
Some CEOs Suggest Dropping Degree Requirements in Hiring
Business, Published on 07/05/2021
» Millions of jobs requiring a four-year college degree can be done without that level of education, some corporate leaders say.
Goldman Taps Uber Executive to Run Its Consumer Bank
Business, Published on 19/05/2021
» Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is poaching an engineering executive from Uber Technologies Inc. to run Marcus, its digital-banking unit.
GM Unveils New Logo, Names Operations Chief at Cruise Unit
Business, Published on 11/01/2021
» General Motors Co. on Friday revealed a new tech-themed corporate logo -- its first major change in decades -- and GM's autonomous-car division hired a new operations chief, the latest in the auto maker's efforts to fend off Silicon Valley as new technologies disrupt the car business.
Musk Decries 'M.B.A.-ization' of America
Business, Patrick Thomas, Published on 11/12/2020
» What is wrong with American corporations? Elon Musk says too many M.B.A.s. are polluting companies' ability to think creatively and give customers what they really want.
Musk Says He Once Approached Apple CEO About Buying Tesla
Business, Published on 24/12/2020
» Tesla Inc.'s effort to bring out its Model 3 brought the electric car company near collapse in 2018. Now Chief Executive Elon Musk has divulged a new twist: He says he contacted his Apple Inc. counterpart, Tim Cook, to save his company.
Fresh virus spikes give investors pause
Business, Published on 22/02/2020
» Recap: Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended lower yesterday, with Indonesia losing the most and Thailand the sole gainer, as a sharp rise in new coronavirus cases dented the appeal of riskier assets.