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VW’s CEO to Meet Top U.S. Environmental Chief Next Week
Volkswagen AG CEO Matthias Mueller will meet with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency head Gina McCarthy next Wednesday to discuss how to fix 580,000 diesel-powered vehicles VW rigged to elude emission laws
Self-Drive, Connected Systems on Tap for Upcoming Renault-Nissan Models
Renault-Nissan plans to introduce at least 10 vehicles with autonomous-drive systems over the next four years.
New Volvo Sedan to Get Standard Semi-Autonomous Technology
Volvo Car Corp. is making its second-generation Pilot Assist “semi-autonomous” technology standard on the all-new S90 flagship sedan this year in the U.S.
VW to Buy Back 115,000 Diesel Cars in U.S.?
Volkswagen AG assumes it will be forced to buy back 115,000 diesel-powered cars it sold in the U.S. or offer their owners hefty discounts on new vehicles, according to today’s Sueddeutsche newspaper, which cites no sources.
Mitsubishi Motors Will Close U.S. Plant in May
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will completely close its assembly plant in Normal, Ill., in May, The Nikkei reports.
Mueller Says VW Overhaul Could Take 3 Years
Volkswagen Group’s effort to overcome its diesel scandals, overhaul its bureaucratic culture and update its brand strategies will “certainly” take 2-3 years, says CEO Matthias Mueller.
Toyota Research Institute: Creating the Future
Although the auto industry today is certainly a high-tech industry, let’s face it: It isn’t something that would be unfamiliar to Henry Ford.
Mobileye Touts Real-Time Mapping Updates
Israel-based Mobileye NV says its new Road Experience Management (REM) system can use data generated from vehicles on the road to create and update maps, including precise information needed for fully autonomous vehicles.
Toyota Aids Dealers Hit by New Delhi’s Diesel Ban
Toyota Motor Corp. is helping its Indian dealers in New Delhi by taking back stocks of diesel-powered vehicles temporarily banned by the city.
Carmakers Lead Silicon Valley on Patents for Autonomous Vehicles
Car manufacturers are far ahead of Silicon Valley companies in the number of patents they have filed for technology related to self-driving vehicles, according to an analysis by Thomson Reuters.