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Michigan Buys Site for Huge Autonomous-Car Test Facility
7/19/2016Plans to create a huge test complex outside Detroit for connected and self-driving cars moved ahead on Monday when Michigan finalized a $1.2 million deal to buy 311 acres for the facility.
Audit Says Takata Tweaked Honda’s Airbag Data
7/19/2016A continuing audit by Honda Motor Co. and Takata Corp. shows Takata engineers routinely groomed test data about the supplier’s airbag inflators to make the performance of the devices appear more consistent.
Bosch, Mobileye Help Tesla Refine Autopilot System
7/18/2016Tesla Motors Inc. continues to work with Bosch GmbH and Mobileye NV to improve its Autopilot driver-assist technology.
Report: Carmakers on Track to Meet U.S. Fuel Economy Targets for 2025
7/18/2016Carmakers already have the technology to meet the their individual U.S. fuel economy targets for 2025. But surging demand for trucks is likely to lower the market’s overall average to about 50 mpg from the originally forecast 54.5 mpg, according to an analysis by regulators.
U.S. Opens Probe into FCA Sales Reporting Methods
7/18/2016The U.S. sales operations of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV are being investigated regarding allegations that some FCA dealers were paid to falsify retail sales reports.
Aston Martin Recall Targets Super Door Locks
7/18/2016Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. is recalling nearly 6,100 of its cars sold in the U.S. over the past 17 years to fix an issue that could lock occupants inside the vehicle.
EC Ponders Tougher Emission Limits for Cars, Vans
7/18/2016This week the European Commission is likely to announce plans for new carbon dioxide caps for passenger vehicles and vans that would take effect after 2020, Bloomberg News reports.
Samsung Eyes Investment in China’s BYD
7/18/2016Samsung Electronics Co. is in talks with BYD Co. about buying a small stake in the Chinese carmaker, the two companies announced over the weekend.
Ford Names New COO in Europe, Finance Chief for Mobility Unit
7/18/2016Ford Motor Co. has named Steven Armstrong, formerly president of Ford South America, to become its chief operating officer in Europe, effective Sept. 1.
Next BMW 3 Series to Get Electric Variant?
7/18/2016BMW AG's next-generation 3 Series compact car will include an all-electric version dubbed the eDrive Sport, reports AutoExpress.