NEWS

German High Court Says Cities May Impose Diesel Driving Bans

2/27/2018

German cities may impose local driving bans on older, higher-polluting diesels, the country’s Federal Administrative Court has ruled.

Ford Tests Self-Driving Delivery Service in Miami

2/27/2018

Ford Motor Co. has begun testing self-driving delivery vehicles in Miami.

Autonomous Vehicle Tech Developer Partners with China’s Guangzhou Auto

2/27/2018

Silicon Valley-based startup Pony.ai and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. (GAC) have agreed to develop self-driving technology and other new mobility systems.

Porsche Affirms New Diesel Models

2/27/2018

Porsche AG discounts reports that it is phasing out diesels in its lineup.

Aston Martin Posts First Operating Profit in 8 Years

2/27/2018

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. reports an operating profit of £87 million ($121 million) last year, ending eight years of red ink.

Nissan Launching Terra SUV in Asia

2/27/2018

Nissan Motor Co. will introduce its Terra SUV this spring in China, followed by other Asian markets shortly thereafter.

BMW, Toyota Invest in Autonomous-Shuttle Startup

2/27/2018

May Mobility Inc., an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based startup that’s developing a self-driving-shuttle service, says it has raised nearly $12 million in seed funding led by the venture capital units of BMW and Toyota.

Next-Gen Porsche 911 Eschews Autonomous Tech

2/27/2018

Don’t expect any major design changes or autonomous driving technologies in Porsche AG’s eighth-generation 911 sports car due next year.

Hyundai Unveils Kona EV

2/27/2018

Today Hyundai Motor Co. took the wraps off the electric variant of its Kona small crossover vehicle ahead of its public introduction at next week’s Geneva auto show.

Toyota Says New Powertrains Will Cut CO2 18%

2/27/2018

Toyota Motor Corp. says a new family of engines and transmissions unveiled on Monday will enable it to boost fuel efficiency and cut carbon dioxide emissions at least 18%.