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U.S. Traffic Fatality Rate Dips
8/22/2018The number of motor vehicle deaths in the U.S. appears to have plateaued after rising at the fastest pace in 50 years in 2014-2016, according to the National Safety Council.
Bosch Buys Stake in U.K. Fuel Cell Developer
8/21/2018Robert Bosch GmbH is spending £8 million ($10 million) to acquire a 4% stake a British developer of next-generation solid oxide fuel cells.
Poll: Most U.S. Consumer Favor Higher Fuel Economy Standards
8/21/2018A new poll says the Trump administration’s plan to freeze fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles at 2020 levels is backed by only three in 10 car shoppers.
Apple Patents Self-Driving V2X Tech
8/21/2018Apple Inc. has received a U.S. patent for a system that would alert surrounding motorists and pedestrians of the presence and planned maneuvers of a vehicle operating in self-driving mode.
Tesla Shares Jump on Morgan Stanley Speculation
8/21/2018Shares in Tesla Inc. jumped on Tuesday amid speculation that Morgan Stanley may join Goldman Sachs Group in advising the company about going private.
Hyundai Kona EV Outdistances Competitors
8/21/2018The all-electric version of Hyundai Motor Co.'s new Kona compact crossover vehicle can drive 258 miles per charge, according to U.S.Environmental Protection Agency ratings.
Samsung Denies Rumors That It Will Buy a Carmaker
8/21/2018Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. denies a new wave of rumors that the South Korean company intends to buy an unnamed large car company.
Canada May Rejoin NAFTA Talks This Week
8/21/2018Talks between Mexico and the U.S. about the North American Free Trade Agreement may be rejoined by Canada as soon at this week, a source tells Reuters.
GAC to Unveil New Flagship Model in Paris
8/21/2018China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. (GAC) will take the wraps off a new model at the Paris auto show in October.
Getaround Car-Sharing Startup Raises $300 Million
8/21/2018San Francisco-based car-sharing startup Getaround Inc. says it raised about $300 million in a latest funding round led by Japan's SoftBank Group Corp.