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Consortium Targets Software Standards for Self-Driving Cars
10/8/2019A new group called the Autonomous Vehicle Computing Consortium (AVCC) aims to develop common software platforms and open standards for autonomous vehicle systems.
NADA Urges Congress to Ratify USMCA
10/8/2019The U.S. Congress should quickly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to avoid disrupting the North American auto industry, the country’s car dealer group says.
Waymo Puts L.A. on the Robo Map
10/8/2019Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo self-driving car is mapping high-traffic areas of Los Angeles to help determine if the city would be conducive for future robo-taxi applications.
IMF: Global Economy Faces “Synchronized” Drop
10/8/2019The world’s economy is in a “synchronized slowdown,” says Kristalina Georgieva, new head of the International Monetary Fund.
Time Nearing for First Lambo EV?
10/8/2019Volkswagen AG’s Lamborghini unit is mulling an all-electric powertrain for the 2+2 grand tourer it aims to launch in about five years.
Chevy Colorado Pickup Gets New Look
10/8/2019General Motors Co. is giving its Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup truck more distinctive styling for the 2021 model year.
Pininfarina Taps Ex-Tesla Exec as Sales Chief
10/8/2019Luxury electric vehicle maker Automobili Pininfarina has appointed Jochen Rudat as its chief sales officer.
StreetScooter Hires Former Ford, Tesla Execs
10/8/2019Germany’s StreetScooter GmbH has hired two executives from Ford and Tesla to help it expand its electric delivery van business globally.
Startup Readies Modular Electric Trucks
10/8/2019Neuron Corp., a Los Angeles-based electric vehicle startup, plans to unveil a range of trucks at next month’s China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
Nissan Names New Leadership Team
10/8/2019Nissan Motor Co.’s board has chosen Makoto Uchida, a senior vice president and former head of the company’s China operations, to take over as CEO.