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Daimler Warns that Diesel, EV Shifts Will Disrupt Its Supply Chain
Daimler AG says its aggressive plans to shift from diesels to electrified powertrains could destabilize its supply base and put pressure on future earnings.
Australian Mining Company Expands Autonomous Truck Fleet
Mining and metals giant Rio Tinto Group plans to retrofit 60 trucks with autonomous driving technology to grow its self-driving fleet in western Australia to 140 vehicles by the end of 2019.
Rolls Names SUV: Cullinan
As you can undoubtedly tell by looking at (a) the Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament and (b) the configuration of the grille, this is obviously a Rolls-Royce: And you are probably wondering about two things as well: (a) given that paisley paint scheme, it seems as though this is some sort of John Lennon edition Rolls, and (b) why is it in the dirt and not on Bond Street or somewhere else more fitting?
GM’s Maven Car-Share Service Launches in Toronto
Maven, the car-sharing service launched by General Motors Co., has added Toronto to its list of North American metro market areas.
Trump Sketches $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Spending Plan
The White House has unveiled an improbable $1.5 trillion infrastructure renewal program that analysts say has little chance of seeing Congressional action anytime soon.
GM Korea to Shutter One of Four Factories
General Motors Co. says it will shut down its assembly plant in Gunsan, South Korea, by the end of May.
Study to Chart Impact of Autonomous Tech on Professional Drivers
The American Center for Mobility (ACM) outside Detroit has commissioned a workforce study to evaluate the impact of connected and autonomous vehicles on driving-related jobs, including taxi operators and delivery and long-haul truck drivers.
Renault to Test India’s EV Market by 2022
Renault SA plans to debut its first all-electric car in India within five years.
Waymo Leads the Way in California Self-Driving Tests
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit’s fleet of 75 vehicles completed some 352,500 miles in autonomous driving mode in California during a recent 12-month period—nearly three times as many miles as the next highest tester.
Ford Invests $25 Million More at Kentucky Truck
To prepare the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant to launch the Lincoln Navigator and the Ford Expedition last fall, Ford invested approximately $900 million in its Kentucky Truck Plant facility to launch the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition.