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BMW, Daimler to Cooperate on Autonomous Cars
BMW AG and Daimler AG, which merged their mobility operations last week, have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop autonomous driving systems.
SK to Add Second EV Battery Plant in Hungary
Seoul-based battery maker SK Innovation Co, plans to build a second factory in Hungary to supply batteries for electrified vehicles.
SEAT Taps IBM Watson for Mobility Platform
Volkswagen AG’s SEAT unit is working with IBM Corp. to develop a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platform to help consumers compare and book various travel options.
Geely to Launch 5G Connected Cars in 2021
China’s Geely Automobile Holding Co. says it will offer vehicle-to-everything communications in production vehicles starting in 2021.
Canadian Labor Board Rules Unifor Strikes Against GM Unlawful
Union walkouts to protest General Motors Co.’s plan to close its assembly plant in Oshawa, Ont., were unlawful, the Ontario Labor Relations Board has ruled.
VW to Invest $1.7 Billion in Ford’s Argo Unit?
Volkswagen AG has tentatively agreed to invest about $1.7 billion in Ford Motor Co.’s Argo autonomous-vehicle unit, sources tell The Wall Street Journal.
FCA Plans New Assembly Plant in Detroit
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV intends to invest $4.5 billion to upgrade five factories in Michigan and add a new assembly plant within the city limits of Detroit.
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FCA to Invest $4.5-billion in Michigan Manufacturing
Although “Detroit” is synonymous with “automotive production,” the only major OEM that actually manufactures vehicles within the city limits is Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, as it runs the Jefferson North Assembly plant in Detroit, where the Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Dodge Durango are built.
Rivian Files Patent for Removable Auxiliary Battery
Plymouth, Mich.-based electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive LLC has filed a U.S. patent for a range-extending, removable auxiliary battery that could be stored in the pickup bed of its upcoming R1T EV.
Consortium Targets Components for Fuel Cell Trucks
Hyundai, Nikola Motor and Toyota and three hydrogen suppliers have agreed to develop standardized fueling hardware for fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks.