Uber Files for IPO

Ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc. filed initial paperwork on Thursday for an initial public offering next year, according to media reports.

Smart Cities Require Smart Planning

The eventual transition to connected and autonomous electric vehicles is slowly starting to take shape.

Ohio Begins Autonomous Shuttle Tests

Three autonomous shuttle vans will begin operating in Columbus, Ohio, on Monday.

BMW, Daimler Mobility Merger Delayed

The planned merger of BMW and Daimler’s mobility businesses has been delayed as the companies await review by U.S. antitrust authorities.

Michigan Lawmakers Blast Barra on GM Plant Closures

Congressional Democrats from Michigan ranted to CEO Mary Barra on Thursday about General Motors Co.’s plan to close its giant assembly plant in Detroit next year.

Hyperloop Company Forms JV with German Logistics Firm

Los Angeles-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Inc. has formed a joint venture with a German logistics firm to develop high-speed hyperloop technology to transport shipping containers.

Lyft Takes First Step in IPO Filing

Ride-hailing service Lyft Inc. says it has confidentially filed a draft registration statement with the SEC regarding an initial public offering.

Honda Touts Fluoride-Ion Battery

Honda Motor Co. is developing a fluoride-based battery chemistry that promises 10 times the energy density of current lithium-ion units.

Opel to Launch Three EVs by 2020

PSA Group’s Opel unit says it will introduce all-electric variants of three models by 2020, starting next year with the Corsa subcompact hatchback.

Fiat Panda Flunks European Safety Test

The 2018 Fiat Panda minicar received a zero-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Program’s latest assessment—joining the 2017 Fiat Punto as the only vehicles to score so poorly.