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Chery Automobile Readies Electric Entre to European Market
9/14/2017Chery Automobile Co. is preparing to enter the European market with an array of electrified models, starting with the Exeed TX small crossover vehicle due a few years from now.
Bentley EV in the Works
9/14/2017Volkswagen AG’s Bentley unit has decided not to add a small crossover vehicle to its lineup and is moving forward instead with plans for an electric car, Autocar reports.
FCA Will Idle Minivan Output for Five Weeks
9/14/2017Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will suspend production of Dodge Grand Caravan minivans for five weeks to retool its factory in Windsor, Ont., for tougher U.S. side airbag standards, according to the plant’s union.
Segway Plans CityGo Last-Mile System
9/14/2017Segway Inc., which was purchased by Beijing-based Ninebot Inc two years ago, this week announced plans for an electric scooter commuter network.
Mitsubishi Motors to Expand China Dealer Network 40%
9/14/2017Mitsubishi Motors Corp. plans to expand its dealer network in China 40% to 300 outlets by next April, The Nikkei reports.
Nexteer Touts Electric Power Steering, Steer-by-Wire for Self-Driving Cars
9/14/2017Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd. is introducing new electric power steering (EPS) and steer-by-wire systems tailored for autonomous vehicles.
Autoliv Plans Split into Two Companies
9/14/2017Autoliv Inc. says it intends to turn its Passive Safety and Electronics business units into two independent companies.
Kia Adds Ex-BMW, Great Wall Designer
9/14/2017Kia Motors Corp. has hired Pierre Leclercq, who most recently led Great Wall Motor Co.’s design efforts, as head of styling.
VW to Replace 4.9 Million Takata Airbag Inflators in China
9/14/2017Volkswagen AG and its two joint-venture partners in China are preparing to recall 4.9 million vehicles next spring to replace Takata Corp. airbag inflators that could explode in a crash.
UPDATE: Samsung to Create Autonomous-Tech Unit, Launches Startup Fund
9/14/2017Samsung Electronics Co. is launch a new business unit and separate venture capital fund to strengthen its capabilities in self-driving vehicle technologies.