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GM Faces Fight Over Plan to Spin Off Korean R&D Center
10/18/2018General Motors Co. could face legal action over its plan to separate a research center in South Korea from its GM Korea operations.
VW Offers €8,000 Incentives to Diesel Owners in Germany
10/18/2018Volkswagen AG’s VW brand is offering diesel owners throughout Germany “environmental” incentives worth as much as €8,000 ($9,200) to trade in their old cars for cleaner models.
Google Maps Plugs Into EV Charging Locations
10/18/2018Alphabet Inc.’s Google Map unit is adding information about electric vehicle charging stations, including location and directions.
Genesis Sedan Adds 3D Instrument Cluster
10/18/2018Hyundai Motor Co.’s upscale Genesis unit is launching what it describes as the industry’s first 3D digital instrument cluster.
Chinese Autonomous Driving Tech Startup Raises $1 Billion
10/18/2018Momenta, a Beijing-based startup specializing in autonomous vehicle software, says it has secured more than $1 billion in its latest funding round.
Studies: Crash Rates Higher in Marijuana States
10/18/2018Vehicle crash rates rose 5%-6% in western states that have legalized recreational marijuana compared to neighboring states that haven’t, according to two studies being released today.
Central London Aims to Cut Traffic Volume in Half
10/18/2018The 1.1 square mile that defines the City of London aims to lower its speed limit to 15 mph and reduce motor traffic 25% by 2030 and 50% by 2044, Autocar reports.
Tesla’s VP of Manufacturing Quits
10/18/2018Gilbert Passin, who had been Tesla Inc.’s vice president of manufacturing for several years, has left the company, Business Insider reports.
Advance Auto Parts Inks Deal with Walmart
10/17/2018A new partnership between Advance Auto Parts Inc. and Walmart Inc. will enable the aftermarket retailer to sell parts online through Walmart.com.
Senate Panel Wants Hyundai-Kia to Explain Engine Fires
10/17/2018Hyundai-Kia has been asked to explain numerous cases of engine fires to the U.S. Senate’s Commerce Committee next month.