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Uber to Work with NASA on Flying Taxis
11/8/2017Uber Technologies Inc. has signed a “space act” agreement with the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration to help facilitate the ’flying taxi fleet being developed by the ride-hailing service.
German Court Orders Independent Probe of VW Diesel Cheating
11/8/2017A German regional court has ruled that an independent auditor must be appointed to lead a new investigation into Volkswagen AG’s diesel emission cheating.
Mercedes Readies Q&A “Chatbox”
11/8/2017Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit has developed an audio digital assistant that can answer a range of vehicle-related questions.
Creditors Seek $33 Billion from Bankrupt Takata
11/8/2017Takata Corp.’s creditors figure the bankrupt company owes them 3.8 trillion yen ($33 billion) to cover the cost of recalling some 125 million defective airbag inflators.
Autoliv Adds Elderly Female to Crash Test Dummy Family
11/8/2017Autoliv Inc. is evaluating a new crash test dummy that replicates the body of an elderly woman to help improve vehicle safety for an aging and diverse global population.
Recall Costs Cut Nissan’s Profits
11/8/2017Nissan Motor Co.’s operating and net income fell 22% and 3%, respectively, in July-September because of greater selling costs and 41 billion yen ($359 million) in recalls.
Ford, Zotye Finalize JV to Build EVs in China
11/8/2017Ford Motor Co. and Anhui Zotye Automobile Co. have formed a 50:50 joint venture that will build and sell small electric vehicles in China.
Ford, Zotye to Launch EV Production in China
11/8/2017Ford Motor Co. and Anhui Zotye Automobile Co. are spending 5 billion yuan ($755 million) on a venture to build and sell small electric cars in China.
S. Korea Claims Daimler Is Stalling on Takata Recall
11/8/2017South Korea’s transport ministry complains that Daimler AG has is stalling on the government’s year-old request that it replace Takata Corp. airbag inflators in Mercedes-Benz vehicles sold in the country.
UPDATE: Germany Cautions EU about Tougher CO2 Rules
11/8/2017Germany’s foreign minister complains to the European Commission that imposing tougher carbon dioxide emission rules now for cars sold in 2025-2030 could hamper jobs growth and vehicle innovation.