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U.S. Says FCA Diesels Used Unreported Software That Hikes Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency says Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV sold 104,000 diesel-powered pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. with previously undisclosed software that allows excessive emissions.
Ford May Compensate Suppliers for Abandoned Mexico Plant
Ford Motor Co. is discussing compensation for suppliers linked to its $1.6 billion assembly plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, that was cancelled last week.
U.S. Charges Five More VW Execs in Diesel Cheating Scandal
U.S. prosecutors have charged five more current or former Volkswagen AG executives in connection with the carmaker’s diesel emission cheating scandal.
Waymo Touts Its Hack-Resistant Autonomous Driving System
The self-driving-car system being developed by Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit (formerly known as Google Project X) resists cyber attacks by operating mostly offline, Waymo CEO John Krafcik tells the Financial Times.
Conti, Nexteer to Form JV for Autonomous Vehicle Systems
Continental AG and Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd. have agreed to form a 50:50 joint venture to develop control and actuator systems for self-driving cars.
Tesla Hires Apple Exec to Help with Autopilot System
Chris Lattner, a longtime software expert at Apple Inc., is joining Tesla Motors Inc. to head the carmaker’s efforts to refine its controversial Autopilot self-driving system, Bloomberg News reports.
UPDATE: VW Reaches $4.3 Billion Deal to Settle U.S. Criminal Charges in Diesel Scandal
Volkswagen AG says it has negotiated a $4.3 billion (€4.1 billion) settlement covering civil and criminal charges stemming from its diesel emission cheating scandal.
2017 NACOTY: The Triumph of Design and Engineering
The North American Car/Truck of the Year (NACTOY) Awards—which now also encompasses Utilities—were presented yesterday at the North American International Auto Show to the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Honda Ridgeline and Chrysler Pacifica.
Chevy Cruze Diesel Targets 50-mpg Highway Rating
General Motors Co. predicts its 2018 diesel Chevrolet Cruze small car with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine will have a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating of at least 50 mpg.
U.S. Arrests VW’s Top Emissions Exec In Diesel Scandal
The FBI has arrested and intends to indict Oliver Schmidt, Volkswagen AG’s top U.S. compliance officer, for conspiring to shield the company's diesel emission cheating from regulators, The New York Times reports.