Ratchet+Wrench
  • Magazine
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • RW Management Conference
  • All-Star Award
  • Running a Shop
  • Shop Life
  • News
  • Multimedia
  • Jobs
  • Running a Shop
    Sales+MarketingEducation+TrainingCustomer ServiceLeadershipHuman ResourcesTechnologyTools and EquipmentFinanceOperationsLaw
    Shop Life
    Shop ProfilesShop ViewColumnists
    News
    Latest NewsResearch+Reports
    Multimedia
    WebinarsVideosPodcasts
    Jobs
    RW Management Conference
    All-Star Award
    OEM Dealer Directory
    About Us
    AdvertiseContact UsSubscribeIn PrintDigital EditionPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
    https://www.facebook.com/RatchetAndWrench
    https://twitter.com/ratchetnwrench
    https://www.instagram.com/ratchetandwrench/
    https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4447458/profile
    1. Topics
    2. r5 News

    Ford Plans Robo-Taxi Network 'At Scale'

    April 16, 2018

    Ford plans to operate its own robo-taxi network “at scale” in 2021 to transport people and goods, reported Financial Times.

    April 16, 2018—Ford plans to operate its own robo-taxi network “at scale” in 2021 to transport people and goods, reported Financial Times.

    Jim Farley, global markets president and joint-number two at the US carmaker, said the business planned to operate a network of custom-built vehicles itself, rather than sell its technology to a ride-hailing operator, according to the report.

    The group last year spent $1 billion on AI start-up Argo to compete with Waymo and Uber as well as automotive rivals such as General Motors and Toyota in developing self-driving vehicles.

    It is also trialling a service in Miami with Domino’s Pizza to hone its business model, such as offering consumers discounts to leave their apartment and walk out to a human-free delivery car.

    The company is working towards deploying its vehicles at scale in 2021.

    Continue Reading

    Stokes: Your Annual Review

    Bunch: Selling Your Shop: Financing (Part 4 of 6)

    Sponsored Recommendations

    How To Boost Your Shop’s Tire Revenue By 20%

    Don’t Let Slow Parts Procurement Hurt Your Bottom Line

    Overcoming the 3 Largest Issues Related to Parts Ordering

    Vehicle Inspection Checklist For Auto Shops

    Latest in r5 News

    braking-1
    r5 News

    AAA: AEB Systems Problematic at Higher Speeds

    Ratchet+Wrench Staff Reporters
    Oct. 4, 2022
    absolutvision-82TpEld0_e4-unsplash-(1)
    r5 News

    TechForce Foundation Accepting Nominations for FutureTechs Rock Awards

    Ratchet+Wrench Staff Reporters
    April 4, 2022
    scott-graham-5fNmWej4tAA-unsplash777
    r5 News

    Universal Technical Institute, Ford Announce Electric Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Program

    Feb. 25, 2022

    Most Read

    Broski: The Difference Between Selling a Customer and Helping a Customer

    Podcast: How to Vet, Hire and Retain Your Technicians | Doug Grills

    2023 Ratchet+Wrench Survey Report

    Sponsored

    3 Truths About Parts Ordering and Why Shops Switch to Online Parts Procurement

    Local Shops, Nationwide Network

    PartsTech Customer Stories: Lynwood Tire & Auto Service

    Ratchet+Wrench
    https://www.facebook.com/RatchetAndWrench
    https://twitter.com/ratchetnwrench
    https://www.instagram.com/ratchetandwrench/
    https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4447458/profile
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Do Not Sell or Share
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    © 2023 Endeavor Business Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
    Endeavor Business Media Logo