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From electric cars to on-demand car service apps, companies like Uber, Google and Didi Dache are changing the way we get from place to place, and having a potentially irreversible effect on employment in this key sector.
- The regulator has alleged that Musk violated a September settlement of fraud charges by tweeting material information about Tesla
Complaints against city cabbies are hitting new highs and fares look set to rise, while Uber wins on service and convenience. Some operators are bringing in better models and a new taxi-hailing app, but others say an industry overhaul is called for.
Complaints against city cabbies are hitting new highs and fares look set to rise, while Uber wins on service and convenience. Some operators are bringing in better models and a new taxi-hailing app, but others say an industry overhaul is called for.
Facial recognition payment is the next step in evolution of cashless transactions in China, home to the world’s biggest internet population.
Facial recognition payment is the next step in evolution of cashless transactions in China, home to the world’s biggest internet population.
A new smart version of Chery’s Exeed TX electric sports utility vehicle will run Baidu’s AI platform, DuerOS.
A new smart version of Chery’s Exeed TX electric sports utility vehicle will run Baidu’s AI platform, DuerOS.
Uber and Hong Kong’s taxi service both have unique strengths and could learn from one another.
Uber and Hong Kong’s taxi service both have unique strengths and could learn from one another.
A younger demographic is driving growth in the online second-hand car market in China and they are using new technology to do it
A younger demographic is driving growth in the online second-hand car market in China and they are using new technology to do it
James Anderson, head of global equities for Baillie Gifford, said Elon Musk could take on a new role as ‘chief ideologue’. Musk stunned staff by announcing last week that Tesla would shut most stores and shift to online-only sales, triggering a share plunge of up to 16 per cent
James Anderson, head of global equities for Baillie Gifford, said Elon Musk could take on a new role as ‘chief ideologue’. Musk stunned staff by announcing last week that Tesla would shut most stores and shift to online-only sales, triggering a share plunge of up to 16 per cent
Online ride-hailing firm will ally with Tin Shing Motors to launch a service called Uber Flash.
Online ride-hailing firm will ally with Tin Shing Motors to launch a service called Uber Flash.
Annual disclosures offer an insight into how the industry’s leading players are progressing and how competition between the US and China is shaping up.
Annual disclosures offer an insight into how the industry’s leading players are progressing and how competition between the US and China is shaping up.
Legislators variously say officials bowing to cabby pressure and failing to get with the times.
Legislators variously say officials bowing to cabby pressure and failing to get with the times.
But analysts are not convinced it is the right move for the carmaker, which is fifth-largest in the world by sales but struggling to regain market share in the US and China.
But analysts are not convinced it is the right move for the carmaker, which is fifth-largest in the world by sales but struggling to regain market share in the US and China.
Jizhong Chen was reportedly seen by a fellow Apple employee taking photographs inside a secure work space on January 11.
Jizhong Chen was reportedly seen by a fellow Apple employee taking photographs inside a secure work space on January 11.
‘Political motivation’ behind attack on companies’ legitimate operations, says Chinese foreign ministry after US filed charges against telecoms firm, accusing it of stealing trade secrets and violating sanctions.
‘Political motivation’ behind attack on companies’ legitimate operations, says Chinese foreign ministry after US filed charges against telecoms firm, accusing it of stealing trade secrets and violating sanctions.
Designed for fully autonomous flight and with a range of 50 miles, the model by the Chicago-based plane maker heralds new changes set to disrupt the world of aviation
Designed for fully autonomous flight and with a range of 50 miles, the model by the Chicago-based plane maker heralds new changes set to disrupt the world of aviation
Rules relaxed for scheme granting HK$250,000 concession after lukewarm response last year.
Rules relaxed for scheme granting HK$250,000 concession after lukewarm response last year.
New model will cut emissions by half and has wheelchair access, but operators say maintenance cost is high and therefore fares must rise.
New model will cut emissions by half and has wheelchair access, but operators say maintenance cost is high and therefore fares must rise.
Toyota will take 51 per cent of the venture, while Panasonic will hold the remaining stake, a source say
Toyota will take 51 per cent of the venture, while Panasonic will hold the remaining stake, a source say
Regulations have thus far seem to have only discouraged ‘excessive speeding’, but updated bus technology can be used to discourage speeding as a whole
Regulations have thus far seem to have only discouraged ‘excessive speeding’, but updated bus technology can be used to discourage speeding as a whole
Concept SUV unveiled at Detroit auto show features Rolls-Royce-inspired coach doors and a marble interior trim
Concept SUV unveiled at Detroit auto show features Rolls-Royce-inspired coach doors and a marble interior trim
With more than half of its buses now electrified, Shanghai is racing to join Shenzhen, which now boasts the world’s first fully electric bus fleet.
With more than half of its buses now electrified, Shanghai is racing to join Shenzhen, which now boasts the world’s first fully electric bus fleet.
Forecast number of vehicles produced by 2020 is 10 times the government’s target
Forecast number of vehicles produced by 2020 is 10 times the government’s target
Billionaire entrepreneur mixes business and pleasure on groundbreaking China trip as his dinner with ex-girlfriend causes big stir on social media.
Billionaire entrepreneur mixes business and pleasure on groundbreaking China trip as his dinner with ex-girlfriend causes big stir on social media.
Three samples found defective on the north-south platform and two on the east-west at the Sha Tin-Central Link station, prompting warnings one platform may have to be torn up.
Three samples found defective on the north-south platform and two on the east-west at the Sha Tin-Central Link station, prompting warnings one platform may have to be torn up.
YLE says it has filed several cases against former chairman and former general manager involved in stealing US$175 million.
YLE says it has filed several cases against former chairman and former general manager involved in stealing US$175 million.
Construction of Gigafactory 3 has started and will produce 500,000 cars annually when in full operation.
Construction of Gigafactory 3 has started and will produce 500,000 cars annually when in full operation.
The marque’s Hyper-GT can reach a top speed of 250 miles per hour
The marque’s Hyper-GT can reach a top speed of 250 miles per hour
Until the flow of container and goods vehicles dramatically increases, doubts will remain about the bridge being a worthwhile investment for Hong Kong taxpayers.
Until the flow of container and goods vehicles dramatically increases, doubts will remain about the bridge being a worthwhile investment for Hong Kong taxpayers.