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Renault-Nissan Buys French Software Firm to Develop Mobility Apps
9/20/2016The Renault-Nissan alliance is purchasing French software development company Sylpheo to help expand their connected vehicle and mobility services programs.
Chinese Media Giant Raises $1.1 Billion for Electric Sports Car
9/20/2016Chinese online media conglomerate Le Holdings Co. says it has raised $1.1 billion to launch its own zoomy electric car with self-driving capabilities.
Bentley, Lambo to Skip Paris Auto Show
9/20/2016Volkswagen AG’s top-end Bentley and Lamborghini brands have pulled out of next week’s Paris auto show, Reuters reports.
Lexus Develops Kinetic Seat Concept
9/20/2016Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus unit says its Kinetic Seat Concept adapts to an occupant’s body to improve comfort.
GM Strike in Canada Averted with “Framework” Labor Deal
9/20/2016The Unifor union that represents about 23,000 hourly autoworkers in Canada says it and General Motors Co. have reached agreement on the framework of a new labor contract.
GM Confirms Chevy Bolt EV Price: $37,500
9/20/2016General Motors Co. confirms its all-electric Chevrolet Bolt will retail in the U.S. at a base price of $37,500, including destination charge.
UPDATE: U.S. Sets Guidelines for Self-Driving Cars
9/20/2016Today the U.S. Dept. of Transportation will unveil a new approach to developing vehicle technologies that aims to speed the advent of driverless cars while ensuring their safe performance.
French Partners Test Autonomous Shuttle Service
9/20/2016Navya Technology has begun testing its Arma autonomous shuttle bus in partnership with Keolis Group in Lyon, France.
Report: VW Suspends Audi’s Tech Chief Over Diesel Scandal
9/19/2016Volkswagen AG has suspended Stefan Knirsch, head of technical development for its Audi unit, for his role in allowing cheater software to be used in the company’s 3.0-liter diesels to evade emission limits, sources tell Bild am Sonntag.
GM Faces Midnight Labor Strike in Canada
9/19/2016Unifor, the labor union that represents hourly autoworkers in Canada, says it will strike two General Motors factories if the two sides fail to reach a new labor contract by midnight.