CAR: Fully Autonomous Cars Won’t Reach Market Until 2030

Vehicles capable of driving themselves under all circumstance won’t become commercially available until 2030, according to the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Gets New Look, More Power

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is giving the plug-in hybrid variant of its Outlander SUV a mid-cycle freshening that includes an upgraded battery and powertrain.

Porsche Drops Current Diesel Models

Porsche AG has building its two current diesel models, which are variants of the Macan S crossover and Panamera 4S sedan. But the company hasn’t ruled out offering new oil burners in the future.

Daimler Will Invest €2.6 Billion on Electric Trucks Over 2 Years

Daimler AG says it will spend €2.6 billion ($3.2 billion) through 2019 to develop electric heavy-duty trucks and equip them with self-driving and connectivity features.

Bosch Forms Mobility Services Unit, Acquires U.S. Ridesharing Startup

Robert Bosch GmbH’s newly formed Connected Mobility Solutions division will focus on car- and ridesharing services, connectivity and other “digital mobility” products.​​

Bosch Adds SPLT: The Supplier Gains Mobility Service Capability

Bosch Adds SPLT: The Supplier Gains Mobility Service Capability

Bosch, the supplier that is probably most familiar to people in the auto industry for its products including antilock braking systems and fuel injectors, is entering the ridesharing business.

Detroit Judge Rejects GM-Bosch Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit about Diesel Cheating

General Motors Co. and Robert Bosch GmbH have failed to quash a U.S. lawsuit that claims they used illegal software to evade diesel emission regulations.

VW Loses Bid to Delay U.S. Trial on Diesel Emissions

A circuit court judge in Virginia has rejected Volkswagen AG’s request to delay a trial about claims that the company deceived buyers by touting its cheater diesels as environmentally friendly.

Faurecia Targets Fuel Cell Applications

Faurecia SA expects fuel cell vehicles to account for 2% of new vehicle sales worldwide by 2030.

BP: Self-Driving Cars will Cut Demand for Oil

Oil and gas giant BP plc says the growth in ride-sharing and electric autonomous vehicles worldwide will lead to a downturn in transport demand for oil by 2040.