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VW to Abandon Diesel Push in U.S.
Volkswagen AG says its continuing diesel emissions scandal has prompted it to back away from its traditional emphasis on diesel-powered vehicles in the U.S.
Risk Managers Say Cybersecurity Is Biggest Danger for Self-Driving Cars
Companies that assess insurance risks say their biggest worry about autonomous vehicles in the U.S. is the threat of cybersecurity, according to a poll by German reinsurance giant Munich Re.
NY Lawsuit Revives Claims that Top VW Execs Knew of Diesel Cheating
A lawsuit filed by the state of New York against Volkswagen AG revives claims that top VW executives knew for a decade or more that the company was rigging diesels to cheat on emission tests.
VW in Talks to Settle Diesel Claims in Canada
Volkswagen AG is in discussions to settle claims in Canada about roughly 100,000 diesels it sold there that had been rigged to avoid emission standards, Handelsblatt reports.
Uber Tops 2 Billion Rides
Uber Technologies Inc. says it has surpassed 2 million cumulative rides worldwide since launching its ride-hailing service six years ago.
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Limited
According to an estimate from Inside EVs, a web publication dedicated to all things electric vehicle, there were an estimated 1,360 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrids delivered during the first half of 2016.
Michigan Buys Site for Huge Autonomous-Car Test Facility
Plans to create a huge test complex outside Detroit for connected and self-driving cars moved ahead on Monday when Michigan finalized a $1.2 million deal to buy 311 acres for the facility.
Audit Says Takata Tweaked Honda’s Airbag Data
A continuing audit by Honda Motor Co. and Takata Corp. shows Takata engineers routinely groomed test data about the supplier’s airbag inflators to make the performance of the devices appear more consistent.
Bosch, Mobileye Help Tesla Refine Autopilot System
Tesla Motors Inc. continues to work with Bosch GmbH and Mobileye NV to improve its Autopilot driver-assist technology.
Creating the 2017 Buick LaCrosse
The Buick LaCrosse has been Buick’s top-line car since it was introduced in 2004 as a 2005 model sedan.