BMW Promises Fully Automatic Car by 2021

BMW AG says it will introduce a car by 2021 that can drive itself autonomously in virtually any situation that could be managed by a human driver, Reuters reports.

VW Condemns Prosecutors’ Law Office Search in Diesel Scandal

Volkswagen AG says a search this week of the German offices of a law firm VW hired to investigate its diesel cheating scandal is “unacceptable in every way.

Eaton Develops Lightweight Air-Conditioning Line

Eaton Corp. says its new polymer air-conditioning conveyance system provides weight, cost and performance benefits over traditional aluminum and rubber air-conditioning lines.

Volvo Trucks Demos Platooning Tech

AB Volvo has completed tests of three of its VNL 670 heavy-duty trucks in a partially automated platoon on Los Angeles highways.

GM Is Down with Diesels

GM Is Down with Diesels

General Motors is one company that is clearly embracing the diesel engine.

Bosch Will Follow Its Own Road in Autonomous Tech

Robert Bosch GmbH says it will continue to develop its own sensor technology for autonomous vehicles rather than buy it.

Audi Affirms Plans for New EVs, Launches Mobility Business Unit

Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit says it will introduce three electric models by 2020 and electrify other vehicles in subsequent years.

Audi Offices Raided in German Probe of Diesel Cheating Scandal

German prosecutors raided several Audi AG facilities earlier today as part of an investigation into Audi’s role in Volkswagen AG’s use of illegal software to evade diesel emission standards.

Aston Martin Steers Clear of Self-Driving Cars

Don’t expect Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. to join the race toward autonomous vehicles anytime soon.

Magna Touts Lightweight Carbon Fiber Subframe

Magna International Inc. has partnered with Ford Motor Co. to develop a prototype carbon fiber composite subframe that cuts mass by 34% compared with a stamped steel unit.