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Report: U.K. Car Output Could Fall 8% by 2023
3/28/2018The British auto industry will see production shrink 8% over the next five years if the government fails to avoid European tariffs after the U.K. exits the European Union.
U.S. Owners Sue BMW, Bosch Over Diesel Emission Software
3/28/2018A lawsuit on behalf of owners of diesel-powered BMW vehicles claim the company and supplier Robert Bosch GmbH used illegal software to evade U.S. emission standards.
Uber Opts Out of California Testing for Self-Driving Vehicles
3/27/2018California’s Dept. of Motor Vehicles says Uber Technologies Inc. has decided not to renew its permit to test autonomous vehicle technology on the state’s public roads.
Opel Offers New Buyout Plan for All Employees in Germany
3/27/2018PSA Group’s Opel unit is introducing a new severance package offer for all its employees in Germany in an effort to further reduce its headcount and lower operating costs.
Three Takata Whistleblowers to Split $1.7 Million
3/27/2018A trio of former Takata Corp. employees is in line to receive $1.7 million in awards for revealing that the company hid defects in its explosion-prone airbag inflators that have killed at least 22 people.
Uber Exits Southeast Asia with Sale to Regional Rival
3/27/2018Uber Technologies Inc. is selling its ride-hailing and food delivery operations in southeast Asia to rival Grab Taxi Holdings Pte Ltd. in exchange for a 27.5% stake in the Singapore-based company.
Waymo to Use Jaguar I-Pace EV in Autonomous Fleet
3/27/2018Today Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit and Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. announced a “long-term strategic collaboration” to develop and test autonomous vehicle technologies.
Federal-Mogul, Dong Feng Form Piston JV in China
3/27/2018Federal-Mogul LLC’s powertrain operations is forming a joint venture with Dong Feng Motor Corp.’s Parts and Components Group subsidiary to produce pistons in Shiyan, China.
Lynk & Co Debuts Sporty SUV
3/27/2018Geely Automobile Holding Co.’s Lynk & Co brand has unveiled a pre-production version of its second model, a sporty compact crossover called 02.
Parking App Provider Touts Color-Code Feature
3/27/2018Atlanta-based Parkmobile LLC is adding a feature to its smartphone parking system that helps drivers find available spots faster.