automotive manufacturing
Magna unveils latest autonomous driving platform
MAX4 system allows up to Level 4 autonomous driving capabilities in urban and highway settings.
California seeks to boost electric car rebate program
State could spend up to $3 billion to expand its rebate program for zero-emission vehicles.
Magna invests in solid-state LiDAR developer Innoviz
Expands existing collaboration with solid-state LiDAR technology innovator to advance autonomous vehicle technologies.
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Cummins unveils electric heavy-duty transport truck
Heavy-duty engine maker beats Musk’s Tesla to the big rig punch.
Renault Nissan, Dongfeng partner on electric car venture
Companies aim to develop a vehicle based on an SUV platform.
Globalized auto industry vulnerable to new Brexit borders
A Brexit agreement that creates new tariffs and increases vehicle costs is no small problem for consumers.
US seeks prison sentence for Volkswagen engineer in diesel scandal
63-year-old Robert Liang asks judge to consider a sentence of probation, 1,500 hours of community service.
Automated safety systems are preventing car crashes, studies say
Lane-keeping systems have lowered the number of crashes in which there were injuries, by 21%.
Ford, Chinese partner considering electric vehicle venture
Ford has plans to offer electric versions of 70% of its models in China by 2025.
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Hyundai unveils new fuel cell SUV with longer travel range
New vehicle will travel 40% farther than its first fuel cell SUV, the Tucson ix FCEV.
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Auto disruption: APMA focuses on tech, trade and Trump
The automotive parts association’s annual conference for suppliers set a positive note despite uncertainties globally and closer to home.
General Motors shares to be delisted from TSX in November
Automaker says trading volume of its shares are too low on the Toronto-based stock exchange.
Nissan to pay $97.7M in proposed Takata settlement
Settlement would pay for a new outreach program to ensure Takata air bags are removed from 4.4 million affected Nissan vehicles.
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Tesla pushing to raise $1.5B to ramp up Model 3 production
CEO Musk said the company will meet its goal of making 10,000 Model 3s per week by next year.
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Electric vehicle-maker Faraday Future leases California plant
Ditched plans to build a plant in Las Vegas in early July despite spending $120 million to develop the site.
