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Honda Raises Outlook as Net Income Jumps 39%
10/31/2016Strong results in July-September have prompted Honda Motor Co. to hike its sales and earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending March 31.
Self-Driving “iNext” Electric Bimmer to Be a Crossover?
10/31/2016The all-new flagship electric vehicle BMW AG plans to launch in 2021 under its “i” sub-brand will be a crossover/SUV, Autocar reports.
FCA Recalls Faulty Alternators
10/31/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 74,800 police vehicles and RAM trucks in the U.S. to replace alternators that could abruptly stall the engine and start a fire.
Solar EV Developer Targets 2018 Launch
10/31/2016Sono Motors GmbH plans to offer test drives in its Sion electric car next year and launch sales in 2018.
Harman, Airbiquity Team Up on Cybersecurity Platform
10/31/2016Harman International Industries Inc. and Airbiquity Inc. plan to jointly market a cybersecurity platform that combines the two companies' existing technologies.
Parking Brake Flaw Prompts Toyota Prius Recall
10/31/2016Toyota Motor Corp. says 91,600 of its 2016-2017 model Prius hybrids in the U.S. have parking brakes that could fail, increasing the chance of a rollaway after the driver leaves the vehicle.
Online Engineering School Adds Self-Driving Car Program
10/31/2016Udacity Inc., a Silicon Valley-based online high-tech education provider, is launching a curriculum to help engineers and software specialists develop autonomous vehicle technologies.
BYD Profit Growth Could Slow to 77% This Year
10/31/2016BYD Co., whose net profit multiplied more than fivefold in 2015, says its earnings this year will climb a mere 77%-84% as the growth rate for China’s electric and hybrid car market eases.
U.K. Extends Nissan Brexit Promise to Other Carmakers
10/31/2016The British government hopes to guarantee tariff-free access to Europe for England’s domestic auto industry after the U.K. exits the European Union.
VW Defends Software Updates for Cheater Diesels in Europe
10/31/2016Volkswagen AG insists the repairs it has performed on the emission control systems of 1.2 million diesel-powered vehicles in Europe won’t damage the engines or hurt their fuel efficiency.