NEWS

Uber to Work with NASA on Flying Taxis

11/8/2017

Uber 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

11/8/2017

A 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”

11/8/2017

Daimler 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

11/8/2017

Takata 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

11/8/2017

Autoliv 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

11/8/2017

Nissan 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

11/8/2017

Ford 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

11/8/2017

Ford 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

11/8/2017

South 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

11/8/2017

Germany’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.