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Mercedes to Unveil Fuel Cell Vehicle in Frankfurt
Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit will take the wraps off a fuel cell-powered version of its GLC crossover vehicle at next month’s Frankfurt auto show.
Hagerty Buys Classic Vehicle Car-Sharing Business
Traverse City, Mich.-based Hagerty Group LLC has acquired Classics&Exotics, which the company says is the only peer-to-peer car-sharing service for classic vehicles in the U.S.
Autos by Acronyms
Carlos Tavares is the CEO of Groupe PSA, the French company that produces Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles, the company that, just a couple weeks ago, closed on its acquisition of Opel from General Motors.
U.S. Seeks Extradition of Audi Exec Linked to Diesel Cheating Scandal
The U.S. has requested that Germany hold a former executive with Audi AG for extradition on charges he defrauded regulators and consumers by helping to develop illegal software used to cheat on diesel emission tests.
Prosecutors Suggest 3-Year Prison Term for Ex-VW Diesel Engineer
Federal prosecutors in the U.S. have recommended a three-year prison term for former Volkswagen AG engineer James Liang for his role in the company’s diesel cheating scandal.
Ford Patents Add-On Controls for Self-Driving Cars
Ford Motor Co. has patented a system that would allow a steering wheel and foot pedals to be installed or removed as needed as carmakers transition to autonomous vehicles.
Switzerland Bans Sale of New Diesel Porsche Cayenne
Switzerland’s vehicle authority has temporarily halted the registration of new diesel-powered Porsche Cayenne SUVs because the vehicles use illegal emission control software, Automotive News Europe reports.
Hyundai Unveils Fuel-Cell Crossover with 580-km Range
Hyundai Motor Co. says it will begin selling a new fuel cell-powered crossover vehicle next year that can drive 580 km (360 miles) per tank of hydrogen.
Ford Pays $10 Million to Settle Harassment Probe in Chicago
Ford Motor Co. has agreed to pay $10 million to settle an array of claims of sexual and racial harassment by workers at two of its Chicago-area assembly and stamping plants.
BMW, Daimler May Merge Car-Sharing Units
BMW AG and Daimler AG may be in talks to combine their DriveNow and Car2Go car-sharing services, according to Reuters.