Cruise
Autonomous Driving Firm Cruise Reduces Staff by Almost 50% Due to GM’s Funding Reduction
February 5, 2025 – Cruise, the autonomous driving subsidiary of General Motors, has recently announced a significant round of layoffs affecting nearly 50% of its workforce, including its CEO and several top executives. The decision, according to Cruise President and Chief Administrative Officer Craig Glidden, is part of a strategic shift to focus on upgrading…
US Wraps Up Probe into Cruise Self-Driving Car Safety for Pedestrians
January 17, 2025 – The U.S. auto safety regulator announced on Wednesday local time that it has concluded its investigation into whether Cruise, the autonomous driving subsidiary of General Motors, had taken adequate measures to ensure pedestrian safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the probe in October 2023, citing five incidents where…
Uber Partners with Cruise to Offer Autonomous Car Rides from Next Year
August 23, 2024 – Uber, the popular ride-hailing platform, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous driving company. This collaboration aims to integrate Cruise’s self-driving cars into the Uber platform. According to the plan, a fleet of Chevrolet Bolt-based autonomous vehicles will be rolled out next year. Once these cars are…