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If you’re interested in what 3D/additive can/can’t do, then you might want to attend the Additive Manufacturing Workshop for Automotive, that is being held at the first industry day of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), January 16, in Cobo Center.
Nissan Uncovers More Testing Errors in Japan
Nissan Motor Co. has uncovered new cases of errors in the final inspection tests it performs on cars sold in Japan, Reuters reports.
Japanese Web Services Company Tests “Free” Ride-Hailing Service
DeNA Co. Ltd., a Japanese provider of internet services, has launched a free ride-hailing service in Tokyo.
NYC Approves Minimum Wage for Ride-Hailing Drivers
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission voted this week to create an hourly minimum wage for drivers of app-based ride-hailing services in the city—the first such measure in the U.S.
Aston Martin Electrifies Classic Cars
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. has developed a conversion kit to retrofit its classic cars with electric powertrains.
Partners Test Repurposed Volvo Electric Bus Batteries
Truckmaker AB Volvo has launched a pilot program in Gothenburg, Sweden, that uses repurposed batteries from electric buses to help power a new apartment complex.
Waymo Launches For-Pay Driverless Shuttle Service
Today Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo autonomous-vehicle unit is accepting paying customers for some of the 500 self-driving shuttles it has been testing in Phoenix, Ariz.
Toyota Drops Funding for Germany Anti-Diesel Group
Toyota Motor Corp. has dropped financial support for a German anti-diesel group in response to complaints that it sponsorship helped to promote sales of its own gasoline hybrid cars in Europe.
VW: No Pure Piston Platforms after 2026
Volkswagen AG says its next generation of gasoline and diesel engines will be its last when they begin to arrive in 2026.
Ford Advancing Manufacturing
To assure that the company maintains its capabilities, relevance and leading-edge know-how in manufacturing, Ford has spent $45-million on its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Redford Township, Michigan, just west of Detroit.