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VW Debuts T-Roc Compact Crossover
8/24/2017Volkswagen AG says its all-new T-Roc small SUV/crossover vehicle will set the bar for its segment with “snappy” styling, agile performance, state-of-the-art connectivity and plenty of driver assist features.
Germany Sets Ethical Guidelines for Self-Driving Cars
8/23/2017Germany’s transport ministry has revealed what it describes as the world’s first guidelines about how autonomous vehicles should react in dilemmas where a crash is inevitable or the vehicle would have to violate traffic rules to protect its occupants, Reuters reports.
Luo to Head Ford China, Filipe Named Ford’s Global Powertrain Chief
8/23/2017Ford Motor Co. has named Jason Luo to be chairman and CEO of Ford China, effective Sept. 1.
Audi Adds Power Ratings to its Vehicle Badging
8/23/2017This autumn Audi AG will begin expanding the badging it uses to identify its models with two-digit numbers that indirectly indicate their power output.
Ariel Readies 1,200-HP Electric Supercar
8/23/2017Niche British carmaker Ariel Motor Co. is developing an all-wheel-drive electrified car with a targeted output of 1,180 hp and 1,330 lb-ft of torque.
Studies Confirm Driver Aids Reduce Crashes
8/23/2017The ability of so-called electronic driver assist systems to reduce crashes in the U.S. has been confirmed by two studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Toyota Patent Promises “See-Through” Door Pillars
8/23/2017Toyota Motor Corp. has filed a U.S. patent for a system that uses a series of mirrors to help motorists see objects that would otherwise would be blocked by a vehicle’s door pillars.
FCA Ponders Spinning Off Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Parts Units
8/23/2017Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is studying the idea of selling off its Alfa Romeo, Maserati and component operations to make the company more attractive to a would-be buyer, sources tell Bloomberg News.
Lear to Build Seat Plant at Former GM Site in Flint
8/23/2017Lear Corp. plans to open a seat manufacturing facility in Flint, Mich., at the former site of General Motors Co.’s Buick City administration building.
Audi Plans Solar Panels on Future EVs
8/23/2017Audi AG is developing a prototype electric vehicle that will use roof-mounted solar panels to help extend driving range.