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Singapore Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing
10/28/2019Singapore, which has allowed testing of self-driving vehicles on select areas of public roads since 2015, will gradually expand such programs to more than 1,000 km (620 miles) in coming years.
Fisker to Show Production-Ready EV in January
10/28/2019California-based electric vehicle maker Fisker Inc. plans to unveil a “production-intent prototype” of its upcoming all-electric SUV/crossover vehicle in January.
Ford Adds Geofence Hybrid Testing to Germany
10/28/2019Ford Motor Co. soon will begin testing a geofencing system in Cologne, Germany, that automatically switches plug-in hybrid vehicles to all-electric mode when operating in zero-emission areas.
Tesla to Begin Model Y Production Next Summer
10/28/2019Tesla Inc. tells investors it will begin delivering its upcoming Model Y crossover model next summer, about six months sooner than originally planned.
Report: Gabriel Will Head Germany’s VDA
10/28/2019Germany’s VDA (Assn. of the Automotive Industry) reportedly will name former foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel as its new president.
BorgWarner Manager to Remain Jailed in Russia
10/28/2019Paul Whelan, the director of global security for BorgWarner Inc. who was jailed in Russia as a suspected spy nearly a year ago, will remain in custody there until at least Dec. 29
FCA Recalls 107,900 Diesel Pickups for Fire Risk
10/25/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is calling back 107,900 of its diesel-powered Ram 1500 fullsize pickup trucks in the U.S. that could develop coolant leaks and catch fire.
Mobility Startup Cuts 40% of Staff
10/25/2019Santa Monica, Calif.-based Fair Inc., a 3-year-old startup that specializes in short-term leases and vehicle subscription programs, is laying off 40% of its staff as it focuses on profitability.
JLR Revives with 3Q Pretax Profit
10/25/2019Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. returned to pretax profit in the third quarter as a richer product mix generated more revenue on fewer unit sales.
Startup Launches Electric London Black Cab
10/25/2019U.K.-based Dynamo Motor Co. has launched an all-electric version of London’s iconic “black cab.”