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Ford Debuts Anti-Theft Key Fob in U.K.
Ford Motor Co has developed a new system to help prevent unauthorized users from hacking into electronic key fobs.
New York City to Charge Congestion Fees
New York City has agreed to institute a “congestion pricing” system that would charge vehicles a usage fee to enter certain sections of the city.
California to Allow Testing of Self-Driving Delivery Trucks
The California Dept. of Motor Vehicles this month proposed a rule that would allow self-driving light-duty delivery trucks to be tested on public roads.
Japan Officials Raid Suzuki HQ in Quality Probe
A dozen officials from Japan’s transport ministry swept through Suzuki Motor Corp. headquarters earlier today as they investigate falsified quality inspection reports.
New Beijing Highway to Have Autonomous Car Lanes
China is building a highway near Beijing that will dedicate two of its eight lanes for use by autonomous vehicles.
Uber Sheds Self-Driving Tech Unit, Lands $1B Investment
Confirming earlier reports, Uber Technologies Inc. has made its autonomous vehicle systems unit a separate subsidiary.
Aston Martin: Past Is Prologue
Aston Martin cars finished 1-2 in the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans (with, interestingly enough, Caroll Shelby being one of the two drivers in the winning car), something that the company is celebrating 60 years later with the DBS 59, a variation of the DBS Superleggera.
Honda to Prepare Ohio Plant for Electrified Models
Honda Motor Co. plans in August to begin retooling one of its assembly lines in Marysville, Ohio, to make electrified vehicles.
Daimler Suspends Car-Sharing Service in Chicago
Daimler AG’s Car2Go car-sharing unit has suspended operations in Chicago after more than 100 of the service’s fleet were stolen this week.
VW Joins Blockchain Group for Sustainable EV Materials
Volkswagen AG has joined a consortium that will use blockchain technology to trace and validate “ethically sourced” minerals, including those used in lithium-ion batteries for electrified vehicles.