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U.K. Group to Test Connected Car Technology
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. and Ricardo plc are part of a British consortium that is developing connected vehicle technologies aimed at improving safety.
U.S. Monitor Calls VW’s Post-Scandal Reforms “Unsatisfactory”
Volkswagen AG’s attempts to change its culture after its $25 billion diesel emission cheating scandal have been lackluster, according to a U.S. monitor assigned to oversee the company’s activities.
Alibaba Inks Digital Assistant Deals with Audi, Daimler, Volvo
Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. says it will supply its personal assistant technology to Audi, Daimler and Volvo operations in China.
Tesla Model 3: Piece-by-Piece Munro Analysis
The Tesla Model 3 is certainly one of the most controversial cars to be launched in some time, with production models (a comparative handful, admittedly) presented on a stage with a throng of people treating it like it was an event with Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, all at the same time.
Ford Begins Testing Carbon Fiber Subframe from Magna
Ford Motor Co. has begun validation tests on a prototype carbon fiber composite subframe co-developed with Magna International Inc.
VW to Pay $228 Million to Diesel Owners in Canada
A court in Ontario, Canada, has approved a Volkswagen AG plan to distribute C$291 million (US$228 million) to 20,000 customers whose diesel-powered Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen vehicles don’t meet emission laws.
Nissan Trims U.K. Workforce as Diesel Sales Slump
Nissan Motor Co. plans to cut hundreds of jobs at its Sunderland, England, plant as demand for diesel-powered vehicles falls.
German Police Arrest Porsche’s Powertrain Chief
Police in Germany have arrested Joerg Kerner, who heads powertrain development for Porsche AG, because of his suspected involvement in diesel emission cheating.
GM to Replace Battery in Some Chevy Bolt EVs
General Motors Co. is replacing the battery on certain 2017-model Chevrolet Bolt electric cars.
Maserati Adds Bosch Driver-Assist Features
Robert Bosch GmbH says it is supplying several driver assistance systems across Maserati SpA’s 2018 lineup that enable Level 2 semi-autonomous driving.