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South Africa Plans Huge Auto Supplier Park
5/25/2016The South African government is planning an 11.5 billion-rand ($734 million) auto supplier park near Durbin, Bloomberg News reports.
Toyota, Uber to Partner on Ridesharing
5/24/2016Toyota Motor Corp. says it is making an unspecified investment in Uber Technologies Inc. and partnering with the ride-hailing service to develop new features and mobility programs.
VW Invests $300 Million in Taxi-Hailing Startup
5/24/2016Volkswagen AG has invested $300 million into Israel-based Gett (formerly GetTaxi), a five-year-old company that offers delivery, corporate transportation and taxi-hailing services.
Software Complaints to NHTSA at Record High
5/24/2016Last year formal consumer complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about balky automotive software jumped 22% to a record 615, according to J.D.
Toyota Teams with Segway Inventor on “iBot” Wheelchair
5/24/2016Toyota Motor Corp. is working with Segway-inventor Dean Kamen to relaunch an upgraded version of his DEKA Research and Development company’s iBot motorized wheelchair.
“Substantial Progress” on VW Deal about U.S. Diesel Cheating
5/24/2016Volkswagen is making “substantial progress” in reaching a settlement with U.S. customers and government agencies over the company’s cheating on diesel emission tests, says U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer.
Ford-Backed Autonomous-Car Software Developer Raises $16 Million
5/24/2016Cambridge, Mass.-based startup nuTonomy Inc., a developer of control software for self-driving cars, has raised $16 million in funding to help it launch an autonomous taxi service in Singapore as soon as this autumn, says The Wall Street Journal.
2017 VW e-Golf to Get 50% Longer Range
5/24/2016Volkswagen AG says the 2017 version of its e-Golf electric vehicle will feature a new battery that increases driving range by 50% to 300 km (186 miles) based on the European driving cycle and an estimated 125 miles (125 km) in the U.S.
Hyundai to Race i30 Hot Hatch at Nurburgring-24
5/24/2016Hyundai Motor Co. plans to run a souped-up version of its i30 compact hatchback at this weekend’s Nuburgring 24-Hours endurance race in Germany to help develop and promote the carmaker’s high-performance “N” sub-brand.
FCA Names New Chief for Alfa and Maserati
5/24/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has appointed Reid Bigland as CEO of its Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands, effective immediately.