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Fisker to Begin Tests of Autonomous Shuttle
California-based electric vehicle startup Fisker Inc. plans to begin testing its Orbit self-driving shuttle in China later this year.
Nissan Plans 8 New Electric Models by 2022
Nissan Motors Co. tells reporters it will add eight all-electric models to its lineup in a bid to hike its annual sales of hybrid and EVs to 1 million units by 2022.
Scandinavian Partners Test Self-Driving Snowplows
Earlier this month Yeti Snow Technology tested a pair of self-driving snowplows at the Fagernes airport near Oslo.
Daimler Aims to Take Quantum Leap with Google Computers
Daimler AG has signed a cooperation agreement with Google Inc. to use the tech company’s Bristlecone quantum computer for research and development of next-generation technologies.
BlackBerry Inks Software Deal with JLR
Waterloo, Ont.-based BlackBerry Ltd. says it has signed a deal to supply software to Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. for use in next-generation autonomous and connected vehicles.
Operator of Uber Self-Driving Car Wasn't Watching Before Fatal Crash
In-car video shows that the backup pilot of an Uber Technologies self-driving car was not watching the road just before the vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian last Sunday night.
Former Viper Plant to House Historic FCA Models
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV plans to convert a former assembly plant in Detroit into a museum that will house more than 400 historic cars and concept models—mostly from the carmaker’s American brands.
Bentley Adds Biometric-Activated Storage Locker
Volkswagen AG’s Bentley luxury marque is offering extra security for the center console storage compartment in the Bentayga SUV.
Hyundai Collects 700-Plus Preorders for Nexo Fuel-Cell Car
Hyundai Motor Co. says it received 733 reservations for its Nexo fuel cell-powered SUV/crossover on the first day of preordering in South Korea.
Toyota Suspends U.S. Tests of Self-Driving Cars
Toyota Motor Corp. has temporarily suspended U.S. tests on public roads of its autonomous-driving systems following a fatal crash on Sunday between a pedestrian and a robotic Uber car in Arizona.