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Ford Expands Chariot Shuttle Service to Seattle
Ford Motor Co. is extending its Chariot ride-sharing shuttle service to Seattle following pilot programs in San Francisco and Austin, Texas.
Renault-Nissan Plans Driverless Ride Services
The Renault-Nissan alliance tells Reuters that within 10 years it will introduce ride-hailing and ride-sharing services that feature self-driving electric vehicles.
U.S. Issues Arrest Warrants for 5 Ex-VW Managers in Diesel Scandal
U.S. prosecutors have issued international arrest warrants through Interpol for five former Volkswagen AG employees indicted for their role in the carmaker’s diesel emission cheating scandal, Germany’s Sueddeutsche Zeitung reports.
AM General Sells Factory to EV Startup
AM General LLC has agreed to sell its light-vehicle assembly plant in Mishwaka, Ind., for $110 million to China-backed SF Motors Inc.
Ransomware Discovery Halts Honda Assembly Plant
Honda Motor Co. says it suspended production at its assembly plant in Sayama, Japan, earlier this week after discovering some of the facility’s computers were infected by ransomware.
Hyundai, Kia Capture Top Two J.D. Power Quality Ratings
Kia Motors Corp. has topped J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study for the second consecutive year. Second place goes to Hyundai Motor Co.’s Genesis luxury brand. Hyundai owns Kia.
Uber CEO Kalanick Resigns
Embattled Uber Technologies Inc. co-founder Travis Kalanick, 40, has resigned as CEO under pressure from investors. Uber says he will remain on the company’s board.
The Audi R8 Spyder V10 plus
As we looked at one convertible yesterday and as today is the official start of summer, here’s another, the Audi R8 Spyder V10 plus.
Tesla’s Head of Autopilot Software Quits after 6 Months
Chris Lattner, the veteran Apple Inc. software executive hired in January to head software development for Tesla Inc.’s semi-autonomous Autopilot feature, has left the company.
Hyundai Targets Fuel Cell Sales Lead with New Model
Hyundai Motor Co. plans to produce 3,600 of its new fuel cell vehicle next year, Business Korea reports.