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Mercedes to Supply Self-Driving Cars to Uber
1/31/2017Under a new partnership, Daimler AG plans to provide Mercedes-Benz self-driving vehicles to Uber Technologies Inc.’s ride-hailing fleet.
Chevy Drops Spark EV
1/31/2017General Motors Co. has discontinued the electric variant of its Chevrolet Spark minicar as it ramps up output of the all-new Chevy Bolt EV, The Detroit News reports.
Magneti Marelli Unit to Convert Michigan Plant to Lighting Production
1/31/2017Automotive Lighting LLC is investing $35 million to convert an exhaust component facility in Independence Township, Mich., to make LED headlamps to support recent sales growth in the U.S.
Saab Owner Approved to Make EVs in China
1/31/2017China’s National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB, which acquired the assets of bankrupt Saab Automobile AB five years ago, has been given permission to build electric cars in Tianjin.
German Carmakers Predict U.K. Tariffs after Brexit
1/31/2017The U.K.’s decision to exit the European Union appears almost certain to result in tariffs for European carmakers on their British-made vehicles and components, Reuters reports.
Mitsubishi Motors Continues to Sag on Fuel Economy Scandal
1/31/2017Mitsubishi Motors Corp. says the impact of its fuel economy cheating scandal caused the company's net profit to drop 18% to 6.3 billion yen ($56 billion) in the fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31.
Toyota Revs Up Fuel Cell-Powered Forklifts
1/31/2017Toyota Motor Corp. has begun switching to fuel cell-powered forklifts at its facilities with the launch of two such vehicles at its Motomachi plant in Toyota City, where the carmaker builds its Mirai fuel cell car.
BMW, McLaren to Partner on Engine R&D Program
1/31/2017BMW AG and McLaren Automotive Ltd. are teaming up as part of a joint research program to develop advanced engine combustion technologies that both carmaker’s plan to use in future vehicles.
South Korea’s Car Production Drops 7%
1/31/2017South Korea’s output of passenger vehicles fell 7% in 2016 to a six-year low of about 4.23 million vehicles, the Korean Automobile Manufacturers Assn. reports.
Japan Readies Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
1/31/2017Japan’s transport ministry say it intends by autumn to unveil safety standards for self-driving cars.