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U.S. Car Sales Dropped 6% in May
6/1/2016Deliveries of passenger cars and light trucks in the U.S. declined to 1.54 million units in May from 1.64 million in the same month last year, according to Autodata Corp.
Hyundai Confirms 200-Mile EV for 2018
6/1/2016Hyundai Motor Co. says it is developing an all-electric vehicle with a 320-km (200-mile) driving range.
Nissan Recalls Pathfinder to Fix Brake Light Switch
6/1/2016Nissan Motor Co. is preparing a U.S. recall for 79,900 of its 2013-2014 model Pathfinder SUVs to fix a switch that could leave the brake lights illuminated when the driver isn’t trying to stop the vehicle.
Four Companies Still Making Cars with Flawed Takata Airbags
6/1/2016Four carmakers continue to sell some models in the U.S. that use a Takata Corp. airbag inflator design currently being recalled, according to U.S.
Valeo Touts Performance and Cost of New Lidar System
6/1/2016Valeo SA plans to launch a new solid-state lidar (light detection and ranging) system in 2018 that it says is less expensive and better performing than current lidar.
Bosch, Harman, Mercedes, VW Nab Interior Design Awards
6/1/2016The Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Volkswagen Budd-e won Interior Design of the Year honors for a production and concept vehicle, respectively, at this year’s Automotive Interiors Expo in Stuttgart.
Toyota Launches New Takata Recalls in China, Europe, Japan
6/1/2016Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling another 485,000 vehicles in Japan, China and Europe to replace Takata Corp. airbag inflators that could misfire.
UPDATE: Ford Adds 1.9 Million Takata Inflators to Airbag Recalls
6/1/2016Ford Motor Co. is recalling 1.9 million vehicles in North America to replace Takata Corp. passenger-side front airbag inflators that could explode when triggered by a crash.
Next-Generation Dodge Charger to Ride on Alfa Romeo Platform?
6/1/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV plans to shift the Dodge Charger sports sedan from its current LX platform to a chassis shared with the Alfa Romeo Giulia when the next-generation model is launched early next decade.
Report: Toyota Close to Buying Google Robotics Companies
6/1/2016Toyota Motor Corp. is in “final talks” with Google Inc. about buying two of the tech firm’s robotics units, The Nikkei reports.