Tesla Confirms Plan for Ride Service in 2017

Tesla Motors Inc. used its website on Thursday to confirm it will introduce a new ride services program called Tesla Network in 2017.

Ube, Mitsubishi Chemical to Partner on Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Ube Industries Ltd. and Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. are forming a joint venture in China to produce electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries used in hybrid and electric vehicles.

Volvo Tests Microsoft’s Virtual Reality Tech

Volvo Car Corp., which earlier this year began testing Microsoft Corp.’s HoloLens augmented-reality glasses at select European and Chinese dealerships, now is working to adapt the wearable technology for use in the product development process.    

Germany Calls for Clearer Emission Test Rules for EU

Germany’s transport minister tells a European Parliament panel that the EU should clarify pollution test procedures to end the use of devices that turn off diesel emission controls under normal driving conditions.

Tesla to Equip All Future Models for Full Autonomous Driving

Tesla Motors Inc. says it will now outfit all its electric vehicles, including next year’s $35,000 Model 3, with the hardware needed for fully automatic driving.

EU Knew in 2012 that Carmakers Were “Gaming” Emission Tests

European Commission regulators were aware four years ago that carmakers were using a testing loophole to manipulate diesel emissions, the Financial Times reports.

Apple, China’s Didi to Team on Autonomous Tech?

Wu Rui, the co-founder of China’s Did Chuxing ride-hailing startup, says it's only a matter of time before the company will work with Apple Inc. on self-driving vehicle technology, The Nikkei reports.

U.S. Judge “Strongly Inclined” to Okay VW Diesel Settlement

Charles Breyer, the U.S. District Court judge overseeing Volkswagen AG’s proposed diesel cheating settlement, says he is “strongly inclined” to approve the plan by Oct. 25.

Martinrea to Expand R&D in Michigan

Martinrea International Inc., a Toronto-based metal forming and fluid systems parts supplier, is building a technical center in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Renault-Nissan Creates Mobility Tech Unit

The Renault-Nissan alliance is launching a new tech division that will focus on software development and cloud engineering systems for autonomous and connected vehicles.