Ford Begins 3D Printing Pilot Tests
Ford Motor Co. has become the first carmaker to use the Infinite Build 3D printer it developed with Stratasys Ltd.’s to make large-scale test parts.
GM’s Maven Launches Monthly Reserve Program
General Motors Co.’s Maven mobility unit is introducing a service that allows users to pay a monthly fee to reserve select vehicles for 28 days.
European Groups Partner on Next-Gen Communication Systems
Munich-based 5G Automotive Association e.V. (5GAA) and the European Automotive Telecom Alliance (EATA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate and develop standards related to connected and autonomous vehicle communication systems in Europe.
The Panamera. . .Wagon
There are two things that are true of automotive journalists: they like station wagons.
Italy Clears All Diesels of Cheating on Emissions
Italy’s transport ministry says its tests of 18 diesel-powered vehicles from multiple manufacturers found none equipped with illegal devices that evade emission rules.
Uber Seeks to Relaunch Self-Driving Car Tests in California
Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to comply with California licensing rules about testing autonomous vehicles on public roads.
Diesel Sales Sag in Germany
Sales new cars in Germany fell 3% to 243,600 units in February, according to ederal motor vehicle authority KBA.
GM to Offer Low-Cost In-Vehicle Wi-Fi
On Friday General Motors Co. will introduce an unlimited wi-fi data plan for $20 per month on vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with the company's OnStar 4G LTE wi-fi hotspot.
ChargePoint to Expand EV Charging Network in Europe
ChargePoint Inc. says it is poised to enter the European market with its charging stations for electric vehicles after securing an initial $82 million for the purpose.
Data Is the New Gas
Perhaps it has something to do with comparatively low gas prices.