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Ford Edge Gets Smart on All-Wheel Drive
Ford Motor Co. is launching a new all-wheel-drive system that uses artificial intelligence on the 2019 Edge crossover vehicle.
VW Stumps for Self-Driving-Car Alliance
Volkswagen AG is working to form an industry alliance to help reduce costs and share liability risks for self-driving vehicles.
French Alliance to Debut Next-Gen EV Batteries in 2020
A European consortium set up in February aims to begin mass producing next-generation lithium-ion batteries in early 2020 and solid-state devices in 2024, Reuters reports.
Daimler to Buy Stake in VW-Backed Used-Car Shopping Site
Daimler AG is buying a 20% stake in Heycar, the online, used-car shopping platform launched last October by Volkswagen AG.
UPDATE: Volvo, Daimler Idle U.S. Plants as Hurricane Approaches
Volvo Car Corp. and Daimler AG have suspended operations at their newly opened assembly facilities outside Charleston, S.C., ahead of the approach of Hurricane Florence.
Judge Slams VW Defense in Diesel Cheating Lawsuits
The German judge handling investor complaints about Volkswagen AG’s diesel cheating scandal was bluntly skeptical today about several key elements of the company’s defense, Bloomberg News reports.
Solid-State Battery Developer Lands $20 Million in Funding
Louisville, Colo.-based Solid Power, a startup developer of solid-state batteries for electrified vehicles, says it has closed a $20 million Series A investment round.
U.K. Companies Partner on EV Battery Venture
Williams Advanced Engineering Ltd. and Unipart Manufacturing Group have formed a joint venture called Hyperbat Ltd. to make batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Chevy Calls Out Distracted Drivers
General Motors Co.’s Chevrolet unit is launching a smartphone app to help remind drivers not to pick up their phones while driving.
VW, HP, GKN and 3D
“A complete vehicle will probably not be manufactured by a 3D printer any time soon, but the number and size of parts from the 3D printer will increase significantly,” according to Dr. Martin Goede, head of Technology and Planning and Development, Volkswagen.