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Ford, Mahindra Partner on Mobility Projects
Ford Motor Co. and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. have agreed to seek ways over the next three years to collaborated on advanced mobility, connectivity and electric-car programs for the Indian market.
France Readies New Scrappage Plan
France is ready to propose a bevy of new scrappage programs designed to improve air quality by coaxing owners to turn in their old cars for new ones.
One Step Closer to NACTOY Victory
The North American International Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury have come up with their list of semifinalists in the Car, Utility and Truck category, and if there is anything that can be discerned from the lists of the vehicles is that there is a breadth of high-quality offerings available for buyers.
Unifor Strikes GM’s SUV Plant in Ontario
Canadian labor union Unifor struck the CAMI assembly plant operated by General Motors Co. in Ingersoll, Ont., at 11 p.m. last night after failing to reach agreement on a new contract for its 2,800 workers there.
VW Vows to Test Level 5 Autonomous Cars in Four Years
Volkswagen AG tells reporters it intends to begin testing a small fleet of vehicles with level-5 autonomous driving capability as soon as 2021.
Getting the Weight Out
The challenge of making cars lighter for the sake of efficiency is more important than ever as vehicle makers ponder hybrid, battery and fuel cell powertrains—all of which weigh more than traditional piston engines.
Michelin Flexes Pothole-Resistant Tire Tech
Tiremaker Michelin & Cie and IOCHPE-Maxion SA’s Maxion Wheels unit have developed a more flexible wheel assembly they say improves ride comfort and the ability of tires to absorb pothole jolts.
Daimler, Samsung Invest in Next-Gen Battery Company
StoreDot Ltd.—an Israeli startup that is developing a next-generation battery that can be recharged to a 300-mile driving range within five minutes—has raised $60 million in funding.
Next-Gen Bimmers to Go Keyless?
BMW AG is evaluating the potential for eliminating traditional car keys for future vehicles. "We are looking at whether it is feasible, and whether we can do it,” BMW board member tells Reuters.
Ford Pledges $5 Million to Advanced Mobility Test Center in Michigan
Ford Motor Co. has agreed to invest $5 million in the American Center for Mobility test facility currently under construction outside Detroit.