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FCA to Blend Google, Samsung In-Car Connectivity Platforms
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has chosen connectivity platforms from Google and Samsung for its vehicles worldwide.
Ford Adds Amazon In-Car Delivery Service
Ford Motor Co. is partnering with Amazon.com to offer package deliveries directly to owners’ vehicles.
LG Chem Files U.S. Lawsuits Against Rival SK Innovation
South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. and its U.S. manufacturing subsidiary have filed a pair of lawsuits claiming that rival battery maker SK Innovation Ltd. stole trade secrets related to LG’s lithium-ion battery technology.
Cadillac to Upgrade Super Cruise Tech
General Motors Co.’s Cadillac unit will introduce an upgraded version of its Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system next year as it expands availability of the technology throughout its lineup by 2021.
France, Germany Launch Battery Cell Alliance
French battery maker Saft Groupe SA and carmaker PSA Group, including its Opel unit in Germany, aim to form a battery cell consortium to operate in both countries.
Daimler Drops ForTwo Minicar in U.S., Canada
Daimler AG confirms it will stop selling its slow-selling ForTwo city car in the U.S. and Canada this autumn when the 2019 model year ends.
Bosch Partners with Powercell on Fuel Cell Production
Robert Bosch GmbH has formed an alliance with Powercell Sweden AB to develop and mass produce fuel-cell stacks for the commercial truck and automotive markets.
JLR Tests “Smart Wallet” Tech
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. is testing a blockchain-based software that drivers can use to receive crypto-currency credits for sharing road information about traffic, nearby emergency vehicles and potholes.
China Startup to Launch Self-Driving-Taxi Service
China startup WeRide.ai plans to launch an autonomous-driving commercial taxi service in Anqing and Guangzhou in July, The Nikki reports.
Toyota Opens “Mini ’Ring” Test Track in Japan
Toyota Motor Corp. has opened the first section of its new Shimoyama Technical Center in Japan with a test track modeled after the famed Nurburgring-Nordschleife course in Germany.