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Visteon Hires Daimler Exec to Head Driver Assist Technologies
12/6/2016Visteon Corp. has named Matthias Schulze to lead development of the company’s advanced driver assistance systems technologies.
Renault-Nissan to Replace Powertrain Chief
12/6/2016The Renault-Nissan alliance is preparing to replace its top powertrain executive this week to speed up engine and transmission integration between the two companies, sources tell Reuters.
Aston Martin Supercar to Top 250 mph
12/6/2016Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.is targeting a 1:1 power-to-weight ratio—1,000 hp and 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs)—for the hypercar it’s co-developing with Red Bull’s Formula One racing team.
Tesla Opens First “Gallery” in Michigan
12/6/2016Tesla Motors Inc., which is banned from selling its electric cars directly to customers in Michigan, has opened a one-vehicle display in the Detroit suburb of Troy.
Heavy-Truck Orders Revive in U.S.
12/6/2016Orders in the U.S. for heavy-duty Class 8 commercial trucks grew at least 16% in November, ending 20 consecutive months of decline, according to FTR Transportation Intelligence.
U.S. Trade Group Seeks to Block EPA Fuel Economy Ruling
12/6/2016A U.S. automotive trade group hopes to coax Congress to block efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency to confirm fuel economy standards through 2025.
Ford Raising $2.8 Billion to Fund Work on Mobility
12/5/2016Ford Motor Co. will raise $2.8 billion in long-term debt to help pay for research and development in electric vehicles, self-driving cars, ride-sharing services and other mobility efforts.
Pickup Trucks Lead Vehicle Market in Australia
12/5/2016Passenger vehicle sales in Australia advanced by about 300 units to 98,900 vehicles last month, helping to sustain a 2% gain to 1.08 million units through the first 11 months of 2016.
Nissan Plant Tows the Line Autonomously
12/5/2016Nissan Motor Co.’s assembly plant in Oppama, Japan, is using modified Leaf electric cars to autonomously tow other vehicles from the end of the production line to shipping docks.
Honda to Show Automated Commuter EV Concept at CES
12/5/2016Next month Honda Motor Co. will use the CES event in Las Vegas to unveil a concept automated commuter vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence.