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Uber’s Kalanick: We Didn’t Hire Waymo Engineer to Steal Self-Driving Secrets
Travis Kalanick got some vindication in court on Feb. 7. Under friendly cross-examination by a lawyer for Uber — the ride-hailing company he co-founded and led until it ousted him last June — Kalanick got a chance to present himself as an earnest guy who loved his work, cared about the future and didn’t take illicit shortcuts as he competed aggressively in the race for self-driving cars.
Old Dominion Freight Line Helps MLB Teams Move
Continuing its partnership with the league and MLB teams across the country, Old Dominion Freight Line, along with fans and players, celebrated the beginning of a new season during the traditional spring training send-off known as Moving Day, according to a release.
Fiat Chrysler CEO: Even With Autonomous Vehicles, Brand Identity Will Be Key
The term generic might imply a reasonable, cost-effective choice at the grocery store, but Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne says it’s no way to think about cars.
Illinois County to Make Truckers Pay More
Will County, Ill., plans to more than double its permit costs for overweight trucks, offer an online application process for them and update its designated truck routes.
February 7, 2018Virginia Could Allow Trucks Up to 11,000 Pounds Heavier Than It Does Now
Trucks traveling Virginia’s roads could get about 10,000 pounds heavier if legislation gets the OK from the General Assembly.
Uber’s Kalanick Stays Calm on the Stand During Waymo Trade-Secrets Trial
Subdued. Calm. Compliant. Agreeable. Those adjectives aren’t typically associated with Travis Kalanick, Uber’s combative co-founder. But during 50 minutes on the witness stand in the Waymo vs. Uber trial on Feb. 6, a suit-and-tie-clad Kalanick kept his cool, meekly agreeing with most questions posed to him by Charles Verhoeven, Waymo’s lead attorney.
Hazelwood Attorney Says Feds Are Making a Crime out of Civil Fraud
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The former president of Pilot Flying J took on the federal government Feb. 6, accusing prosecutors of ginning up a criminal case out of a civil fraud, and making a deal with the devil to do it.
Self-Driving Car Firm Aurora Partners With Chinese Company to Hit the Road
A Silicon Valley startup created by some of the most notable names in self-driving cars is turning to a new Chinese automaker to put its technology on the road.
Waymo, Uber Trade Barbs in Court Over Trade-Secret Theft Suit
Waymo and Uber lawyers squared off in a federal court on Feb. 5 on the first day of a bombshell trade-secret theft case.
Prosecutor: Former Pilot Flying J President Approved of and Planned to Expand Fraud Scheme
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood didn’t merely know his sales division was “infected” with a greedy plot to deceive and defraud trucking companies. He promoted the chief architect of the plot and made plans to grow the scheme, a federal prosecutor told jurors Feb. 5.