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TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Motor Corp. has acquired the self-driving division of American ride-hailing company Lyft for $550 million, in a move that highlights the Japanese automaker’s ambitions in that technology. The acquisition, announced Tuesday, was … [Continue reading] about Toyota acquires Lyft’s self-driving unit for $550 million
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Crowds gathered in cities across the Netherlands on Tuesday despite authorities urging people to stick to coronavirus social distancing regulations as the country marked the King’s Day national holiday. This year, the celebrations … [Continue reading] about Cities urge people to stay home on Dutch king’s birthday
DETROIT (AP) — The trade association representing most major automakers is offering guidelines for manufacturers to advertise partially automated driving systems and to make sure drivers are paying attention while using them. The Alliance for … [Continue reading] about Auto group backs guidelines for partially automated vehicles
BAGHDAD (AP) — It was a night of unimaginable horror as flames engulfed the intensive care unit of a Baghdad hospital: deafening screams, a patient jumping to his death to escape the inferno and relatives staying by their loved ones, refusing to … [Continue reading] about Iraqi medics recount horrors from Baghdad’s hospital inferno
DoorDash is launching lower-priced delivery options for U.S. restaurants, responding to criticism that the commissions it charges are too high for the beleaguered industry. The San Francisco delivery company said Tuesday it will offer a new basic … [Continue reading] about DoorDash offers lower-priced delivery plans amid criticism
