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European Nissan Qashqai to Get Autonomous Driving Features Next Year
3/3/2016Nissan Motor Co. says the first vehicle in Europe to feature its Pilot Drive 1.0 autonomous driving system will be the refreshed Qashqai crossover that’s due to bow next year.
Developers Launch New Friction Simulation Software
3/3/2016TriboForm Engineering BV has developed a software tool that can more accurately simulate friction, lubrication and wear in metal-forming processes.
VW Says Diesel Cheating Was Flagged in 2014
3/3/2016Volkswagen AG initially claimed its diesel emission cheating was the work of a small group.
FCA to Apple: Let Us Build Your Car
3/3/2016If Apple Inc. plans to build its own car as reports say, it would be wise to leave the metal-bending part of the job to an established company such as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, opines CEO Sergio Marchionne.
Carmakers Juggle Production Economics in Electronic Era
3/3/2016Marrying the fast pace of consumer electronics to the slower realities of carmaking may be the auto industry’s biggest challenge, executives tell Reuters.
VW Installs New U.S. Sales Head
3/2/2016Volkswagen AG has tapped Ronald Stach, one of its U.S. regional sales chiefs, to run its retail, fleet and remarketing operation in the country.
China Orders Agencies, Institutions to Buy Electrified Vehicles
3/2/2016China’s latest policy to promote sales of “new-energy” vehicles (NEVs) will require government and public institutions to allocate at least half their vehicle purchases to hybrids, plug-ins and electrics.
Maruti Alto Becomes India’s All-Time Best-Seller
3/2/2016Domestic sales of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.’s five-door mini hatch have topped 3 million units, making it India’s best-selling car ever.
FCA Shuffles Jeep, Ram Execs
3/2/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has named Scott Tallon to lead its Jeep brand.
Toyota Restructures into 9 Business Groups
3/2/2016Toyota Motor Corp. says it will reorganize its automotive operations for the third time in five years in an effort to streamline operations.