VW to Test Autonomous Parking Tech at Hamburg Airport

Volkswagen AG has begun testing vehicles with autonomous parking capabilities at the airport in Hamburg, Germany.

Lexus Mulls EV, Fuel Cell Variants

Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus unit is considering a range of electrification options for its flagship LS sedan.

Protean to Supply Electric Motors for Autonomous Shuttles

Troy, Mich.-based Protean Holdings Corp. says it will supply its in-wheel motors to Local Motors Inc. for use in the startup company’s self-driving electric vehicles.

Mercedes Picks Two Cities for U.S. Subscription Test

In June, Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit will begin testing a vehicle subscription service in the U.S. through dealerships in Nashville, Tenn., and Philadelphia, Pa.

Historic VW Plant to Make Next-Gen EV Batteries

Volkswagen AG has selected its Braunschweig, Germany, plant to produce battery systems for the company’s next-generation hybrid and full-electric vehicles.

Dubai to Test Digital License Plates

Next month Dubai will begin testing digital license plates that can display various messages, make payments and conduct other transactions.

BMW Invests in Street-Level Map Data Company

BMW AG’s i Ventures unit has made an unspecified investment in Mapillary AB, a Swedish company that uses computer vision to extra street-level details from high-definition maps.

BMW Opens Center for Autonomous Driving

BMW AG has officially opened a research campus for autonomous car development in Unterschleissheim, Bavaria.

Report: Toyota to Launch EV Battery Assembly in Thailand

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to begin assembling batteries for hybrids and all-electric cars in Thailand in early 2020, sources tell the Kyodo news service.

Suzuki Drops Diesel Option in the U.K.

Suzuki Motor Corp. says it will discontinue sales of its two diesel-powered models in England when current inventory runs out.