WLTP Woes Push Carmakers to Halt Plug-in Sales in Europe

German carmakers have suspended sales of several plug-in hybrid models in Europe because the vehicles no longer qualify for tax breaks.

Reports: VW Agrees to Retrofit Cheater Diesels in Europe

Volkswagen AG is prepared to retrofit diesel engines in Europe that the company had rigged to evade emission rules.

Toyota Files Patent for Flying Car

Toyota Motor Corp. has filed a U.S. patent for an electric flying car.

Renault to Use EV Batteries to Supplement Electric Grid

Renault SA plans to use new and used electric vehicle batteries to build stationary energy storage systems at three sites in Europe to supplement local electric grids.

Half of Americans Use Shared Services

About 54% of adults in the U.S. use some type of ride-hailing, home-sharing or streaming entertainment service on a regular basis, according to insurer Country Financial.

Toyota Readies Corporate Car-Sharing Tests in Europe

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to launch a car-sharing service for corporate customers in Copenhagen and Madrid next spring, The Nikkei reports.

Ford Tries Online Car Sales in U.K., Again

Ford Motor Co. is hoping for the third time to launch successful online sales in the U.K., its largest market in Europe.

Toyota to Supply Fuel Cell Tech to Portuguese Bus Firm

Portuguese busmaker Caetanobus SA is partnering with Toyota Motor Corp. to develop and test fuel cell-powered city buses.

Ford, Vodafone Test V2X Tech

Ford Motor Co. and Vodafone Group plc are testing connected vehicle technology to alert drivers of a nearby accident and approaching emergency vehicles.

Report: Drivers Put Too Much Trust in Safety Assist Features

U.S. drivers like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), but a new report says they often overestimate what such features can do.