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Eurozone Economic Sentiment Improving
1/8/2013Business and consumer confidence in the eurozone economy grew from November to December despite the region's record-high levels of unemployment, Eurostat reports.
Toyota Touts “Co-Pilot” Approach to Autonomous Cars
1/8/2013Toyota Motor Corp. says advanced safety technologies should enhance a driver's skills but not necessarily take over the driving function itself.
Car Sales in U.K. Climbed 5% in 2012
1/8/2013Registrations of new cars in the U.K. rose to a four-year high of 2.04 million units last year compared with 1.94 million units in 2011, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
U.K. Car Sales Climbed 5% in 2012
1/8/2013Registrations of new cars in the U.K. rose to a four-year high of 2.04 million units last year compared with 1.94 million units in 2011, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Japan’s Auto Demand Soared 28% Last Year
1/8/2013Sales of cars, minicars, trucks and buses in Japan surged to 5.37 million units last year from 4.21 million units in 2011, according to industry groups.
NHTSA Proposes Noisemaker Rule for EVs, Hybrids
1/8/2013The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that about 2,800 pedestrian injuries in the U.S. would be avoided annually if electric cars and hybrids emitted artificial noise at speeds below 30 kph (18 mph).
Audi to Test Self-Driving Cars in Nevada
1/7/2013Volkswagen AG's Audi unit has been granted a license by Nevada to test autonomous vehicles on the state's public roads.
Saft Gains Control of French Battery Plant
1/7/2013Johnson Controls Inc. has transferred ownership of a lithium-ion battery factory in Nersac, France, to its former joint venture partner Saft Groupe SA.
Kia Design Chief Adds Title of Co-President
1/7/2013Kia Motors Corp. has appointed Chief Design Officer Peter Schreyer to an additional role as one of the company's three presidents.
Toyota to Fall Short of China Sales Goal This Year
1/7/2013Toyota Motor Corp., which said in September it expected its sales in China to reach 1 million vehicles in 2012, now doesn't expect to reach that level until at least 2014.