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Waymo Cleared to Test Robotic Cars without Backup Drivers
10/31/2018Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit has become the first developer to be granted permission by California to use public roads to test robotic cars that have no human backup driver on board.
Hyundai Names Interim CEO for Americas
10/31/2018Hyundai Motor Co. has named long-time executive Yong-woo (William) Lee to serve as interim president and CEO of its Americas operation.
High-Performance Mustang Sedan in the Works?
10/30/2018Ford Motor Co. is developing a high-output fastback sedan variant of its Mustang pony car, reports Mustang6G.
Bentley Ponders Its First All-Electric Car
10/30/2018Volkswagen Group’s Bentley Motors luxury marque tells reporters it must decide within the next 12 months whether to develop an all-electric car.
Honda’s Net Income Climbs 21%
10/30/2018Honda Motor Co.’s operating and net income in its most recent fiscal year grew 40% to 214 billion yen ($1.9 billion).
British EV Voted Top Car in Germany
10/30/2018Jaguar Land Rover Ltd.’s all-electric I-Pace crossover vehicle was named German Car of the Year by a group of journalists.
Toyota, Pizza Hut Partner on Self-Baking Delivery Truck
10/30/2018Toyota Motor Corp. and Pizza Hut have developed a concept truck that can autonomously bake pizzas during a delivery.
FCA’s Net Profit Slides 38% on U.S. Diesel Problems
10/30/2018Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV hiked third-quarter unit sales and net revenue, but a special charge to cover possible fines over U.S. diesel emissions caused a 38% drop in net profit.
UPDATE: Indian Court Orders Older Cars Off the Road in Delhi
10/30/2018India’s supreme court has ruled that about 3.7 million older gasoline and diesel vehicles in the metropolitan Delhi area must be taken off the road, effective immediately.
German Partners Target Automotive Blockchain Applications
10/30/2018Chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG and startup Xain AG plan to work together to develop and commercialize blockchain-based technologies for automotive applications.