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Sumitomo Readies Airless Tire System
10/30/2017Japan’s Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. is developing an airless tire system that the company aims to have production-ready by 2020.
Denso, TrafficCast Partner on V2X Tech
10/30/2017Denso Corp. has signed a development agreement with TrafficCast International Inc. to combine their vehicle-to-infrastructure wireless communication technologies.
Subaru Recalls 255,000 Vehicles in Japan for Safety Checks
10/30/2017Next week Subaru Corp. will begin calling back 255,000 vehicles in Japan whose factory safety inspections were conduced by noncertified personnel.
Reports: Conti to Buy Argus Cyber Security
10/30/2017Continental AG is expected to acquire Tel Aviv -based Argus Cyber Security Ltd., a developer of anti-hacking technology for connected cars, according to Israeli media reports.
BYD Warns of 20% Profit Drop
10/30/2017Chinese electric carmaker BYD Co. warns that the cost of competing against a rapidly expanding array of rivals will slash its net profit this year by 15%-20%.
GM Settles Ignition Switch Lawsuit for $13.9 Million
10/30/2017General Motors Co. says it has reached a $13.9 million settlement of a lawsuit by Orange County, Calif., claiming the company hid numerous safety flaws, including defective ignition switches blamed for 124 fatalities.
U.S. May Rework Rules that Hamper Driverless-Car Development
10/30/2017U.S. regulators are seeking input from developers of autonomous cars on how to revise vehicle safety standards that allow cars designed to be driven by computers rather than people.
7 EU Members Push for Tougher CO2 Limits by 2030
10/30/2017Seven members of the European Union are calling for a law that would cut carbon dioxide emissions from new cars 40% by 2030 compared with a 1990 baseline, Reuters reports.
Ford Puts “Robutt” to Work on Seat Testing
10/27/2017Ford Motor Co. has developed a new robotic system to test the durability and comfort of vehicle seats.
Nissan “Z” Cars May Be Put to Rest
10/27/2017The ageing 370Z could be the last in a line of Z-badged rear-wheel-drive sports cars from Nissan Motor Co.