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Car Sales in U.K. Dropped 5% in May
6/6/2019New-car registrations in the U.K. continued to slide in May, falling 5% to 183,700 units, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reports.
Walmart to Add More Electrify America EV Chargers
6/6/2019Volkswagen AG’s Electrify America LLC subsidiary is adding an estimated 180 charging stations at Walmart Inc. stores in 12 more states.
India Pushes Electrification for Commercial Cars
6/6/2019India could require ride-hailing services such as Ola and Uber to switch to electric power for 40% of their vehicles by April 2026.
Report: Apple to Buy Drive.ai
6/6/2019Apple Inc. is in the process of acquiring Drive.ai, a Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence-based software for autonomous vehicles, sources tell The Information.
Report: U.S. May Delay Tariffs on Mexican Goods
6/6/2019The White House could delay President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexican goods beginning Monday, sources tell Bloomberg News.
Appeals Court Restores Hyundai-Kia Fuel Economy Payout
6/6/2019A federal appeals court in California has restored a $210 million settlement for owners of Hyundai and Kia cars whose fuel economy ratings were inflated, Reuters reports.
UPDATE: End of the Line for Ford Fusion in 2021
6/6/2019Ford Motor Co. says production of its midsize Fusion sedan in North America will continue through at least into 2021 and not end in 2020 as a spokesman said yesterday.
May Sales Up in Germany, Down in Italy
6/6/2019New-car registrations in Germany climbed 9% to 333,000 units in May, but sales in Italy dipped 1% to 197,300 units.
Toyota, Subaru Partner on EV Platform, Electric SUV
6/6/2019Toyota Motor Corp. and Subaru Corp. have agreed to jointly develop a chassis for midsize and large electric vehicles and a midsize electric SUV that each will market under its own brand.
Ford Confirms Engine Plant Closure in U.K.
6/6/2019Ford Motor Co. has confirmed media reports that it will shut down its British engine plant in Bridgend, South Wales.