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VW Said to Reach U.S. Settlement on V-6 Diesel Emissions
Volkswagen AG has reached deal to pay about $200 million to resolve emission cheating issues affecting its V-6 diesel engines in the U.S., a source tells Reuters.
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GM to Build, Test Self-Driving Bolt EVs in Michigan
In January General Motors Co. will begin making autonomous versions of its just-introduced Chevrolet Bolt electric sedan at the company’s Orion Township plant north of Detroit.
Future Bimmers to Get IBM Watson Know-How
IBM Corp. and BMW AG plan to work together to integrate the software company’s Watson artificial intelligence technology into future automotive applications.
Report: BMW, Daimler to Merge Car-Sharing Service Platforms
BMW and Daimler are preparing to integrate their car-sharing service platforms in a bid to enhance their ability to compete with Uber, sources tell Manager Magazin.
Microsoft, TomTom Partner on “Smart” Maps
Microsoft Corp. and TomTom International BV have agreed to partner on in-vehicle mapping systems to help create an open platform for third-party app developers.
California Orders Uber to Halt Driverless Car Tests
California’s Dept. of Motor Vehicles has sent Uber Technologies Inc. a cease-and-desist letter for testing autonomous cars in San Francisco without a permit.
EC Targets Audi A3 for Excessive Diesel Emissions
Diesel versions of Audi AG’s popular A3 small car emit as much as twice the legal limit of nitrogen oxides allowed by European regulations, according to preliminary tests by the European Commission’s Joint Research Lab.
Tesla Vows to Thwart Supercharger Loitering
Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk says he will “take action” to combat Model S and Model X electric vehicle owners who abuse the company’s free Supercharger stations by failing to move their vehicles after charging is completed.
Faurecia Takes Control of Danish Diesel Emissions Control Company
Faurecia SA has hiked its stake in Amminex Emissions Technology A/S to 91.5% from 42% to help accelerate commercialization of the Danish company’s diesel emissions aftertreatment technology.