Mazda Recalls 130,000 Diesels in Japan

Mazda Motor Co. is calling back 130,000 diesel-powered vehicles in Japan that can clog with soot and fail.

Baidu, Nvidia Team Up on AI Platform for Self-Driving Cars

China’s Baidu Inc. and chipmaker Nvidia Corp. have formed a partnership under which they will use artificial intelligence to develop a cloud-based operating platform for self-driving cars.

FCA to Launch Local Assembly of Jeeps in India Next Year

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is preparing to begin assembling its Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and all-new C-class SUVs in India in 1017.

Australia Sues VW Over False Diesel Claims

Australia’s consumer watchdog agency is suing Volkswagen AG for misleading customers about the company’s diesel-powered vehicles.

Hack Threat Cited for Cars Connected to Smartphones

A protocol standard carmakers often use to link a vehicle’s infotainment systems with the driver’s smartphone could enable hackers to access sensitive safety systems, according to researchers.

Tesla May Launch New Funding Drive

Tesla Motors Inc. says in a regulatory filing it may need a “small equity capital raise” next year to help fund its huge battery factory and the launch of its Model 3 electric car, Reuters reports.

Tesla Readies Next Wave of Autopilot Upgrades

Tesla Motors Inc. has been testing new features for its controversial Autopilot driver-assist technology for several months as part of its next over-the-air software update.

Google to Expand Ride-Share Service to San Francisco

This autumn Alphabet Inc.’s Google unit plans to expand the Waze ride-share service it has been testing near its Mountain View, Calif., headquarters to cover the entire San Francisco Bay area, a source tells The Wall Street Journal.

GM Readies Fuel Cell-Powered Army Vehicle

General Motors Co. says it will unveil the fuel cell-powered vehicle it’s developing for the U.S. Army in October during a military conference in Washington, D.C.

China’s BAIC Details Assembly Facility in South Africa

Chinese carmaker Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. plans to open its 11 billion-rand ($759 million) assembly plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in early 2018.