Audi Unveils Autonomous, Connected Concept Car

Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit says its AI:ME concept electric city car previews technologies and design features for next-generation autonomous and connected vehicles.

Germany Charges Former VW CEO Winterkorn with Fraud

Ex-Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn and four unidentified senior executives have been accused in Germany with hiding the company’s diesel emission cheating.

Report: Mercedes SUVs Targeted in Diesel Emission Probe

Germany’s motor vehicle authority is investigating whether Daimler AG used illegal software in some of its SUVs to rig European emission tests, according to Bild am Sonntag.

Singapore Teams People and Tech in "Smart Nation" Initiatives

Thanks to strong government support, Singapore has become a leader in the development, testing and implementation of self-driving vehicles, ride-sharing, mobility-as-a-service and a host of smart city initiatives. 

ZF to Show Autonomous Car in Shanghai

ZF Friedrichshafen AG will unveil a new self-driving demonstration vehicle and updated driver-assist technologies at the Shanghai auto show.

GM Donates Self-Driving Chevy Bolt to Ford Museum

General Motors Co. has donated its first autonomous vehicle, a prototype Chevrolet Bolt electric car, to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich.

Renault, Nissan Open Mobility Research Center in China

Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co. have created a 50:50 joint venture in Shanghai to develop next-generation technologies and new mobility services.

A Professional Grade Bed for the GMC Sierra

Staying with yesterday’s carbon fiber theme. . .GMC has announced that the Sierra Denali 1500 and the Sierra AT4 1500 will be available in early June (in limited numbers, initially, with wider availability next year) with a carbon fiber bed.

Uber Files IPO Application

As expected, Uber Technologies Inc. has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering.

GMC’s Optional Carbon Fiber Pickup Bed Finally Ready

General Motors Co.’s GMC unit is finally ready to introduce a carbon fiber cargo bed option on select models of the Sierra fullsize pickup truck in June.