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Daimler, Baidu Expand Tech Partnership
7/25/2018Daimler AG and Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their development partnership on automated and connected vehicle technologies.
Upcoming McLaren Hypercar Gets Speedy Name
7/25/2018McLaren Automotive Ltd.’s new hypercar will be called the Speedtail.
Turnaround Master Sergio Marchionne Dies at 66
7/25/2018Sergio Marchionne, who revived Fiat SpA, then did the same for bankrupt Chrysler Corp. and turned the merger of the two into an auto industry success story, has died of complications from surgery.
Trump Touts Dropping All Tariffs Between U.S., Europe
7/25/2018President Donald Trump suggested in a tweet last night that the U.S. and European Union drop all tariffs, barriers and subsidies.
EC Says Carmakers Are Gaming New Emission Rules
7/25/2018The European Commission tells the Financial Times it has evidence that carmakers are already manipulating emission tests for pollution regulations that won’t take effect until after 2020.
Truck Sales Gain 7% in Europe
7/25/2018Registrations of new commercial vehicles in Europe last month advanced 7% to 255,500 units, trade group ACEA reports.
Professor Sues Lyft Over Ride-Share Concept
7/25/2018Ride-hailing service Lyft Inc. has been sued by a former Georgia Institute of Technology engineering professor for infringing upon his patented ride-sharing platform.
Autoliv's U.S. Office Gets $32 Million Upgrade
7/24/2018Autoliv Inc. tells Crain’s Detroit Business it is giving its North American headquarters a $32 million, two-year-long overhaul that includes adding a third floor.
Marchionne Said to Be on Life Support
7/24/2018Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne reportedly suffered an embolism during surgery for an “invasive shoulder sarcoma” and has been left with irreversible brain damage.
New Chinese Brand to Unveil Electric Vehicle
7/24/2018FAW Group’s Sitech Electric Automobile unit is launching a new electric vehicle brand and plans to unveil its first model next month in Los Angeles.