Startup Demos Vertical-Takeoff Air Taxi

Lilium GmbH has completed an unmanned test flight of the vertical takeoff two-seat plane it hopes to launch as an air taxi by the end of the decade.

Mercedes Adds Remote Telematics Assistants

Daimler AG says owners of all 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz models in the U.S. now can integrate Alphabet Inc.’s Google Home Assistant and Amazon.com’s Alexa systems into their vehicles.

All About the Buick Enclave—and Then Some

All About the Buick Enclave—and Then Some

One of the hottest vehicle segments right now—and for the foreseeable future—is the midsize crossover, and within that category, the premium/luxury subset, with vehicles like the Acura MDX, Infiniti QX60 and Lincoln MKX, is doing particularly well.

Audi Touts Market’s Most Advanced Self-Driving System

Audi AG says its redesigned A8 flagship sedan will be capable of so-called Level 3 autonomous driving—the most advanced system available to the public—when it debuts this autumn.

VW Settles Diesel Complaints in Canada

Volkswagen AG has reached a settlement in Canada to buy back or fix about 105,000 Audi and VW brand vehicles it sold in the country with 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel engines that were rigged to evade government emission laws.

U.S. Court Confirms $4.3 Billion Penalty in VW Diesel Scandal

A federal judge in Detroit has finalized a plea agreement under which Volkswagen AG will pay $4.3 billion in fines and penalties for selling 590,000 diesel-powered vehicles in the U.S. that were rigged to evade emission laws.

Harman, Baidu to Partner on Cloud-Based AI Tech in China

Harman International Industries Inc. and Baidu Inc. have agreed to jointly develop cloud-based artificial intelligence systems for the Chinese auto market.

Hyundai Offers All-in-One Lease Deal for Ioniq EV

Hyundai Motor Co. is launching a comprehensive leasing program for its 2017 Ioniq electric vehicle that covers all fees, scheduled maintenance, battery recharging costs and unlimited mileage.

Surf’s Up!, computationally speaking

Surf’s Up!, computationally speaking

The accompanying image is not an automotive product: Yet it is something that can transport a person at speeds of up to 50 mph.

Lawsuit Claims Tesla’s Autopilot System Is Dangerous

Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system is “dangerously defective,” alleges a lawsuit filed in San Jose, Calif., this week.