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Ford to Test Focus-Based Pickup
Ford Motor Co. is moving forward with plans for an all-new compact pickup truck that is expected to bow in 2021.
BMW Debuts Premium Ride-Hailing Service in Chengdu
BMW AG is using 5 Series sedans to debut its premium-level Ride-Hailing service in Chengdu, China.
Bosch Showcases Tech in Autonomous Shuttle
Robert Bosch GmbH has developed a self-driving shuttle concept that the supplier will publicly unveil at next month’s CES electronics show in Las Vegas.
EU Ordered to Restore Tougher Diesel Emission Rules
A European high court has reversed a European Union decision two years ago that allowed new diesel vehicles to emit “excessively high” nitrogen oxides.
BMW, Porsche Demo 450-kW Charging Station
FastCharge, a German consortium that includes BMW AG and Porsche AG, opened a prototype charging station this week that can provide electric vehicles with a 62-mile range in three minutes and replenish a battery to 80% capacity in 15 minutes.
Magna Advances Seating Configurations
Magna International is focusing on electrification, autonomy and smart mobility. This is taking the form of things ranging from an electrified system for rear axles (eDrive 1.0) to a collaborative arrangement with Lyft, which includes the co-development and manufacture of self-driving systems.
China Rethinks China-First Industry Policy
China is poised to delay its aim to dominate in manufacturing by 2025 and instead grant easier access for foreign companies.
Audi Readies “Immersive” Entertainment System
Audi AG is developing a next-generation infotainment technology that the carmaker hails as an “immersive” experience.
New SEAT SUV Brakes for Cyclists
Volkswagen AG’s SEAT unit is introducing a new safety system on the 2019 Tarraco SUV/crossover vehicle to help prevent collisions with bicyclists.
Biermann Heading Hyundai Motor Group R&D
Albert Biermann had been vice president of Engineering for BMW M; in the spring of 2015 he joined the Hyundai Group, where he headed Vehicle Test and High Performance Development.