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Industry Hyundai and Uber announce strategic partnership in Europe

Hyundai and Uber announce strategic partnership in Europe

Uber drivers to get discounted access to its IONIQ Electric and Kona Electric models.
By Mark Kane 15 April 2021
General Uber gets 18-month London reprieve

Uber gets 18-month London reprieve

The ride sharing firm gets a new licence after having it revoked last year.
By Dominik Wilde 29 September 2020
Official Renault, Nissan and Uber explore EV partnership in Europe

Renault, Nissan and Uber explore EV partnership in Europe

Uber might switch to Renault ZOE, Nissan LEAF and future EVs from the Renault/Nissan.
By Mark Kane 09 September 2020
Corporate / Financial Nissan provides Uber with up to 2,000 Leafs for drivers in London

Nissan provides Uber with up to 2,000 Leafs for drivers in London

Drivers in London will be able to get their hands on Nissan's electric hatchback.
By James Fossdyke 27 January 2020
Concept Cars Hyundai unveils full-scale VTOL air taxi at CES

Hyundai unveils full-scale VTOL air taxi at CES

The automaker partnered with Uber on the concept and wants to create an urban air mobility network for cities.
By Christopher Smith 07 January 2020
Corporate / Financial Uber loses London licence, again

Uber loses London licence, again

It can continue to operate while it appeals the decision.
By Dominik Wilde 26 November 2019
Government Private hire drivers to sue London mayor

Private hire drivers to sue London mayor

They're calling new congestion charge rules 'discriminatory'.
By Dominik Wilde 04 March 2019
Green Uber plans to go all-electric in London

Uber plans to go all-electric in London

It is one of several big plans for the ride-sharing firm.
By Dominik Wilde 26 October 2018
General London Taxi Drivers Consider Suing Uber For £1.25 Billion

London Taxi Drivers Consider Suing Uber For £1.25 Billion

Black cab drivers are seeking compensation for lost earnings.
By Dominik Wilde 25 July 2018
Technology Uber files patent for questionable new tech that avoids unsafe areas

Uber files patent for questionable new tech that avoids unsafe areas

And it could ostracize drivers with older vehicles.
By Jeff Perez 02 July 2018
General Uber given London reprieve

Uber given London reprieve

The ride-sharing service will be allowed to operate in the capital under probation.
By Dominik Wilde 27 June 2018
Autonomous Cars Uber crash car spotted victim but didn't react says report

Uber crash car spotted victim but didn't react says report

The self-driving Volvo's safety systems had apparently been desensitised to avoid false positives.
By Sam Burnett 09 May 2018
Autonomous Cars Uber sticking by self-driving cars despite recent fatality

Uber sticking by self-driving cars despite recent fatality

The company wants to resume testing of its driverless fleet.
By Dominik Wilde 13 April 2018
Autonomous Cars Fresh questions over Uber crash as police release footage

Fresh questions over Uber crash as police release footage

Car should have seen Elaine Herberg, say experts.
By Sam Burnett 22 March 2018
Autonomous Cars Updated: Woman hit by self-driving Uber dies

Updated: Woman hit by self-driving Uber dies

It's the first recorded fatality involving a self-driving car and it's sure to ignite a fierce debate.
By Sam Burnett 20 March 2018
Technology Volvo signs Uber agreement worth tens of thousands of cars

Volvo signs Uber agreement worth tens of thousands of cars

The two companies are developing autonomous technologies together.
By Dominik Wilde 20 November 2017
Breaking Uber Has Its Licence Withdrawn In London

Uber Has Its Licence Withdrawn In London

Transport for London calls it 'not fit and proper'
By Andrew Brady 22 September 2017
Autonomous Cars Jaguar Land Rover Invests £19m In Uber Taxi Rival Lyft

Jaguar Land Rover Invests £19m In Uber Taxi Rival Lyft

JLR will supply cars, Lyft to give access to self-driving technology
By Sam Burnett 12 June 2017
Autonomous Cars Ex-Google Engineer Was Paid Almost £100M Before Heading To Uber

Ex-Google Engineer Was Paid Almost £100M Before Heading To Uber

New allegations in the Waymo-Uber lawsuit.
By Christopher Smith 10 April 2017
Crashes / Wrecks Uber's Autonomous Car Crashes, Self-Driving Program Halted

Uber's Autonomous Car Crashes, Self-Driving Program Halted

Police says the Uber vehicle was not responsible for causing the accident.
By Adrian Padeanu 27 March 2017
Autonomous Cars Uber's Autonomous Cars Can't Drive A Full Mile Without Human Help

Uber's Autonomous Cars Can't Drive A Full Mile Without Human Help

It seems things are getting worse instead of better.
By Christopher Smith 22 March 2017
General Uber to face new London rival from Mercedes

Uber to face new London rival from Mercedes

Mercedes to take on Uber in London.
By Iain Dooley 15 March 2017
Google’s Waymo sues Uber over self-driving tech

Google’s Waymo sues Uber over self-driving tech

The Silicon Valley showdown is yet another setback for the ride-hailing giant.
By Christopher Smith 27 February 2017
Autonomous Cars Volvo to build autonomous cars for Uber

Volvo to build autonomous cars for Uber

Taking us one step closer to driverless transportation.
By Jake Holmes 18 August 2016
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