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FCA Will Pay $800 Million to Settle Diesel Cheating Claims
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has agreed to pay $800 million to resolve federal and California civil claims that its diesels used illegal software to evade emission tests.
Conti Invests in German AI Modeling Startup
Continental AG is making an unspecified investment in Automotive Artificial Intelligence (AAI) GmbH, which develops AI-based simulation software.
BMW Uses Fabric Skin Again
In 2008 BMW revealed a concept vehicle that was unusual in that the body panels weren’t made from steel, aluminum or composites but, rather, a fabric that was fitted over an underlying metal frame.
GM Partners with 3 EV Charging Companies
General Motors Co. is partnering with three electric vehicle charging service providers to help EV owners in the U.S. find and access stations.
Toyota, Kenworth Add 10 Fuel Cell Trucks
Kenworth Truck Co. plans to outfit 10 more of its T680 Class 8 trucks with Toyota Motor Corp.’s fuel cell electric drivetrain for use in a pilot program at shipping ports in Los Angeles.
Lear, Hyundai-Kia to Develop Advanced Positioning Tech
Lear Corp. has signed a development agreement for its new EXO Technology vehicle positioning technology with Hyundai Motor Co. and its Kia Motors Corp. affiliate.
Mercedes, Nvidia to Partner on Integrated Processor
Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit is working with chipmaker Nvidia Corp. to develop an in-vehicle supercomputer that can manage multiple vehicles systems, including advanced user interfaces and autonomous driving technologies.
Bell Unveils Flying Taxi
Textron Inc.’s Bell Helicopter unit took the wraps off a full-scale vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxi concept at this week’s CES electronics show in Las Vegas.
Report: FCA Near Deal to Settle Diesel Pollution Probe
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is close to an agreement to end a federal investigation into whether the carmaker deliberately evaded U.S. diesel emission laws.
Union Stages Sit-Down Protest at GM Oshawa Plant
Members of Canada’s Unifor union protested General Motors Co.’s plan to close the company’s Oshawa assembly plant in Ontario by refusing to work the night shift last night.