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TomTom Acquires Self-Driving-Vehicle Tech Startup
1/18/2017Navigation and mapping giant TomTom International BV has acquired Autonomos GmbH, a Berlin-based startup that specializes in software and services for autonomous vehicle systems.
Cross-Industry Group Forms Hydrogen Council
1/18/2017Five carmakers and eight energy and other leading companies have formed a Hydrogen Council that plans to invest about €1.4 billion ($1.5 billion) per year on hydrogen-related products.
Consumer Trust Remains a Big Hurdle for Self-Driving Cars
1/18/2017Most consumers worldwide remain skeptical about the safety of autonomous vehicles and who is best-suited to make them, according to Deloitte.
Audi Won’t Begin Making Cars with SAIC Until 2018
1/18/2017In a move to placate its existing dealers in China, Audi AG says it won’t begin making or selling cars with new partner SAIC Motor Corp. until at least 2018, China Daily reports.
Study: Border Tax, NAFTA Exit Would Hurt U.S.
1/18/2017The U.S. auto industry would lose at least 31,000 manufacturing jobs and 450,000 units of annual sales if the U.S. imposes 35% tariffs on cars from Mexico, as President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to do.
Renault Sales Jump 13% to 3.18 Million Units
1/17/2017Renault Group reports its global sales climbed 13% to a record 3.18 million vehicles in 2016.
Ford Drops V-6 Engine Option for 2018 Mustang
1/17/2017Ford Motor Co.’s refreshed Mustang sport coupe will phase out its 3.7-liter V-6 engine option for the 2018 model year.
Next Detroit Auto Show to Open a Week Later
1/17/2017The 2018 Detroit auto show will hold its media and industry preview events during the week of Jan. 14, a week later than this year’s show, which opened to the public on Saturday.
Malaysia’s Top Carmaker Trims Sales Forecast
1/17/2017Malaysia’s largest vehicle assembler predicts its sales this year will drop more than 2% to 202,000 units as the country struggles with a cooling economy, The Nikkei reports.
Audi, FAW Expand China Partnership; Add EVs
1/17/2017Audi AG and longtime Chinese partner FAW Group Corp. have agreed to a 10-year growth plan for China that includes introducing five locally produced “e-tron” electrified models over the next five years.