Improving Production Quality

Researchers in the U.K. may have achieved line-rate BIW inspection

Subaru Extends Use of Facial Recognition Tech

Subaru Corp. is expanding the availability of its DriverFocus facial recognition technology, which debuted last year on the Forester SUV, to more models.

Tesla Defends Safety Claims

Tesla Inc. insists its Model 3 electric car is the safest vehicle ever tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a statement challenged by the agency itself.

Lyft Hikes Outlook as Revenue Jumps

Ride-hailing service Lyft Inc. predicts more revenue and narrower losses for 2019.

Study: Adaptive Cruise Control Can Cut Fuel Usage by 7%

The use of adaptive cruise control (ACC) can reduce fuel consumption by as much as 7%, according to a new study.

Ford Tests Dealer Showrooms in Shopping Malls

Ford Motor Co. has begun testing satellite vehicle showrooms in shopping malls.

Toyota Readies Next-Gen ADAS Tech

Toyota Motor Corp. is introducing an updated version of its advanced driver-assist Safety Sense technology in its 2020 models this year.

VW Adds Connectivity, Safety Tech to U.S. Lineup

Volkswagen AG says its 2020-model lineup in the U.S. will include more standard safety features, wi-fi and a new telematics system.

Toyota Fuel Cell Bus Adds V2X, Safety Features

Toyota Motor Corp. is launching an updated version of its Sora fuel cell bus that features new safety systems and vehicle-to-everything communications.

Fortunes Vanish for Would-Be Buyer of GM Plant

Workhorse Group—the tiny company that wants to buy a shuttered General Motors assembly plant in Lordstown, Ohio—reported second-quarter sales revenue of just $6,000.