Nissan Powers Up High-Tech Autonomous EV Concept
Nissan Motor Co. says its IMx crossover concept represents a vision for future fully autonomous, connected electric vehicles.
Toyota: Fuel Cell Car Prices to Reach Parity with Hybrids by 2025
Toyota Motor Corp. predicts fuel cell-powered cars will cost the same as an equivalent hybrid model by 2025.
Camaro Hot Wheels
While at the Tokyo Motor Show this week various vehicle manufacturers were showing off all manner of cars and crossovers and transportation devices that typically had to do with something autonomous, connected and/or electrified (ACE, as CAR’s Brett Smith categorizes this burgeoning field), the guys from Chevy were in El Segundo, California, showing off a different take on what can best be described as “toys for boys”—boys who do or don’t have driver’s licenses.
Lexus Ponders Assembly Plant in India
The head of Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus luxury car unit tells The Economic Times that the brand is studying a plan to establish production in India.
Hyundai Joins Advanced Mobility Test Center in Michigan
Hyundai Motor Co. is committing $5 million to become a founder-level sponsor for the American Center for Mobility (ACM) under construction in Ypsilanti Township, Mich.
Ford Shuffles Senior Management Team
Ford Motor Co.’s heads of global marketing, human resources, quality and global strategy are leaving the company as it redefines its role from carmaker to mobility provider.
Subaru Expands Japanese Proving Grounds
Subaru Corp. has added two test tracks to its Bifuka Proving Grounds in Hokkaido, Japan, to help aid the development and testing of advanced driver assist technologies and autonomous vehicles.
Delphi Acquires NuTonomy
Delphi Automotive plc has agreed to acquire nuTonomy Inc., a software developer for self-driving cars, in a bid to expand and accelerate its autonomous vehicle capabilities.
The Importance of EV Infrastructure
One of the reasons why Tesla has been doing so comparatively well in the electric vehicle space has nothing to do with its cars, per se.
BMW Opens EV Battery Factory in Shenyang
BMW AG and partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. have opened a factory in Shenyang to make batteries for plug-in hybrid cars.