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EV Startup Plans $1 Billion Assembly Plant
Gardena, Calif.-based Faraday Future Inc.—a startup quietly launched 18 months ago by former Tesla Motors Inc. executives—intends to launch production of its first electric car in two years, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Tesla to Add Safeguards to Just-Launched Autopilot System
CEO Elon Musk says Tesla Motors Inc. will update its new Autopilot autonomous-driving feature to address problems encountered during the first few weeks of public availability.
Hyundai Ups Sales of Fuel Cell Vehicle in Europe
Hyundai Motor Co. delivered 50 of its ix35 fuel cell vehicles last month in Europe.
Germany to Retest All VW Cars for Emissions
Germany’s transport minister says the country will run new emission tests for all current Volkswagen Group car and crossover models after the company’s disclosures of test-cheating software in 11 million diesels and “irregularities” in the fuel economy ratings for 800,000 other vehicles.
VW’s Fuel Economy Woes Focus on Small Diesels
Volkswagen AG’s discovery that fuel efficiency ratings were inflated for 800,000 of its cars applies almost entirely to small diesel-powered models sold in Europe.
Honda Abandons Takata as Supplier of Airbag Inflators
Honda Motor Co. is dropping Takata Corp. as a supplier of front airbag inflators after U.S. regulators announced earlier this week the company misrepresented and manipulated test data for some of the devices, Reuters reports.
VW Used Big Discounts to Avoid U.S. Sales Slide
Volkswagen AG used heavy incentives in the U.S. last month to avoid a sales slide caused by its diesel engine scandal, Automotive News reports.
VW Says it Inflated Fuel Economy Ratings for 800,000 Vehicles
Volkswagen AG reports it has overestimated the fuel efficiency ratings of about 800,000 of its diesel- and gasoline-powered vehicles.
Could Expanded Diesel Scandal Threaten Mueller’s CEO Job at VW?
U.S. charges that Volkswagen AG’s diesel engine test rigging extends to larger engines could jeopardize Matthias Mueller’s future as the company’s CEO, analysts tell Bloomberg News.
