Daimler, Bosch Partner on Autonomous Vehicle Systems

Daimler AG and Bosch GmbH have formed a development alliance that aims to create a production-ready system for driverless, fully autonomous vehicles by early next decade.

Study Ranks Ford and GM as Autonomous Vehicle Leaders

Navigant Consulting Inc.’s latest autonomous vehicle report says Ford and General Motors are leading the way when it comes to developing and deploying automated vehicle technologies.

Kia Affirms 2020 Fuel Cell Target

Kia Motors Corp. is on track to launch its first fuel cell vehicle by 2020.

Honda Launches Its Latest Fuel Cell Vehicle

Honda Launches Its Latest Fuel Cell Vehicle

If Honda is anything, it is an engine company.

German Prosecutors Expect 4 Rulings on VW Lawsuits This Year

Prosecutors in Germany tell Automobilwoche that they expect courts to settle four lawsuits against people indicted for aiding Volkswagen AG’s diesel cheating.

German Ministry Claims New Evidence of Fiat Diesel Cheating

Germany’s transport ministry claims it has discovered a new “defeat device” designed to evade diesel emission tests.

Toyota Partners with Universities on Battery Research

Toyota Motor Corp. is teaming up with several universities and tech companies on research programs to develop next-generation batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles.

New Musk Venture Targets Human AI

Tesla Inc. and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. founder Elon Musk is launching a new venture that aims to integrate artificial intelligence with the human brain, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Canadian Consortium Targets Research on Artificial Intelligence

Several Canadian companies, universities and government agencies have created the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence to develop and commercialize AI-based technologies, including self-driving cars and advanced manufacturing systems.

VW Settles Diesel Claims with 10 States

Volkswagen AG says it will pay $157 million to settle claims by 10 U.S. states about violating environmental rules with diesels it rigged to evade emission standards.