Siemens Buys Route Planning Company

Siemens AG has agreed to acquire HaCon Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH, a Hanover, Germany-based software company that provides route planning, scheduling and information systems services for public transportation, mobility and logistics applications.

Ford Touts European Speed-Limit Tech

Ford Motor Co. says its optional “intelligent speed limiter” technology was specified on about two-thirds of the vehicles it was offered on in Europe last year.

FCA Could Debut Self-Driving Electric Minivan by 2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne tells analysts the company could put its semi-autonomous Chrysler Portal electric minivan into production within two years.

Head of Uber’s Robotic-Car Unit Steps Aside Because of Tech Lawsuit

Anthony Levandowski, who was hired last August to head the autonomous car program at Uber Technologies Inc., has agreed not to involve himself with work on sensor technology at the center of a data theft lawsuit against the company, Business Insider reports.

Yanfeng Adds Test Lab in Slovak Republic

China’s Yanfeng Automotive Interiors has opened a new test lab within the company's technical center in Trencin, Slovak Republic.

Kia Inks Deal to Build $1.1 Billion Assembly Plant in India

Kia Motors Corp. has signed a memorandum of understanding to open a $1.1 billion factory in Andhra Pradesh, India, in the second half of 2019.

SiriusXM Buys Connected-Car Service Provider

Satellite-based radio service Sirius XM Holdings Inc. has acquired Automatic Labs Inc., a San Francisco-based provider of connected-vehicle services.

Detroit Auto Show Opens Mobility Showcase to Public

The Detroit auto show will open its Automobili-D exhibit of advanced mobility options to the public next year.

UPDATE: Tesla Showers Workers with Incentives at Key Supplier in Germany

Tesla Inc. if offering workers at a critical German supplier of factory automation an array of wage hikes, job guarantees, stock options and a one-time €1,000 ($1,100) bonus in a bid to avoid a strike, Reuters reports.

BMW M550d Gets Quad-Turbo Diesel

BMW AG’s 2017 M550d midsize performance model will be powered by the company’s new quad-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six diesel engine.