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Ford Cancels $1.6 Billion Plant in Mexico
1/3/2017Ford Motor Co. says it is dropping plans to build a $1.6 billion small-car assembly plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
FCA, Google Partner on Concept Infotainment System
1/3/2017Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and Google Inc. have developed a telematics concept that teams the tech giant’s Android operating system with FCA’s 8.4-inch Uconnect infotainment and controls system.
Opel May Seek Partner for Rear-Drive GT
1/3/2017General Motors Co.'s Opel unit in Europe is trying to build a business case for a production version of its GT sports coupe concept that may include partnering with another company on a rear-wheel-drive platform.
Infiniti Adds Tech to QX Crossover Concept
1/3/2017Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti arm will unveil an updated version of its QX50 crossover concept next week at the Detroit auto show.
Hyundai-Kia Sales Slipped 2% in 2016
1/3/2017Hyundai Motor Co. and its Kia Motors affiliate sold a combined 7.88 million vehicles worldwide last year, down 2% from their total in 2015.
South Korea Broadens Sales Ban to BMW, Nissan, Porsche
1/3/2017South Korea’s environment ministry has fined BMW, Nissan and Porsche for falsifying emission test data for about 4,500 vehicles.
Tesla Begins Software Update for Second-Generation Autopilot System
1/3/2017Tesla Motors Inc. has begun wirelessly updating the software in its newest electric cars to improve their Autopilot semi-autonomous driving systems.
HERE, Mobileye Partner on High-Definition Mapping System
12/29/2016Vehicle vision and mapping experts Mobileye NV and HERE have agreed to partner on crowd-sourced high-definition mapping for self-driving vehicles.
Sales Growth in China Could Slow to 2% in 2017
12/29/2016Growth in demand for cars in China, which surged 14% through the first 11 months of 2016, may slow to 2%-6% next year, says the government’s Ministry of Commerce.
UPDATE: Honda Recalls 694,000 Minivans
12/29/2016Honda Motor Co. is recalling 641,300 of its 2011-2016 model Odyssey minivans in the U.S. and Canada to fix second-row seats that may not lock in place.