Google wants to involve many automobile manufacturers and suppliers in developing its ambitious self-driving cars. Contrary to market rumors, Google didn't announce its plans for partnership with Ford. Google believes that its self-driving project would be beneficial to senior citizens. Google involved Roush Enterprises to assemble self-driving cars, which are being road tested.
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Google named John Krafcik, a former Hyundai Motors CEO, as the new chief executive for its self-driving car. Krafcik will serve the company later this month. John Krafcik, a former CEO of Hyundai Motors will join Google as the chief executive to handle its self-driving car. Krafcik is currently the president of TrueCar, an eCommerce site for automobiles. He's also been a chief engineer of Ford.
Hyundai Motor Co. on Friday named sales chief David Zuchowski as the new chief of its US arm. Zuchowski will replace incumbent US chief John Krafcik, whose contract expires at the end of the year.
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