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U.S. Upgrades Probes of Engine Fires in Smart Minicars
9/6/2017U.S. safety regulators have upgraded their investigation into reports of 27 engine fires in Daimler AG’s tiny Smart ForTwo city cars.
Pay as You Go
9/6/2017PSA Group’s DS Automobiles is launching what’s described as the first contactless payment-enabled key this month in the U.K.
Chevy Bolt EV Now Available Across U.S.
9/6/2017General Motors Co. says its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle is now available by order or in stock at dealerships across the U.S.
Daimler Adds Peer-to-Peer Ride-Sharing Partner
9/6/2017Daimler AG is investing an unspecified amount in Turo Inc. and combining its own Croove platform with the San Francisco-based peer-to-peer ride-sharing company’s business.
VW Needs Outsider CEO, Says Likely Head of Key Shareholder
9/6/2017Volkswagen AG should find an outside to be its CEO, says the German politician likely to become head of Lower Saxony, which controls 20% of the company’s voting rights.
Bill to Allow Self-Driving Cars Clears U.S. House
9/6/2017The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that would give federal regulators exclusive power to set nationwide standards for self-driving vehicles.
Chevy, GMC, Toyota Midsize Pickups Earn Top IIHS Crash Ratings
9/6/2017A trio of midsize pickup trucks from General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. earned top ratings in crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Audi Likely to Seek Exemption to Sell Self-Driving Car Tech
9/6/2017Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit says it is likely to seek an exemption in Europe to allow it to begin selling cars four months from now with the ability to drive themselves in slow-moving traffic.
Kumho Tire Shareholders Ready to Scrap Equity Sale
9/6/2017A plan to sell 42% of South Korea’s Kumho Tire Co. to China’s Qingdao Doublestar Co. appears likely to collapse, The Nikkei reports.
Nissan Rolls Out Redesigned Leaf EV
9/6/2017Nissan Motor Co. has given its gawky Leaf electric sedan—the world’s best-selling EV—a major makeover that delivers zippier hatchback styling and improved performance to match.