NEWS

Australia Aims to Curb Cell Phone Use with Automated Cameras

12/2/2019

The Australian state of New South Wales is deploying a network of high-definition cameras along roadways to catch drivers using their cell phones.

Geely: No Plans to Buy Bentley

12/2/2019

China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group says it has no plans to buy Bentley from Volkswagen Group, countering reports last week to the contrary.

Mercedes Tests Robo-Taxis in California

12/2/2019

Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit has quietly begun testing Level 4 autonomous vehicles on public roads with consumer riders in California.

Toyota Launches Multi-Modal App in Japan

12/2/2019

Toyota Motor Corp. and several local partners have launched full-scale operation of the carmaker’s “my route” multi-modal smartphone app in the cities of Fukuoka and Kitakyushu.

Report: SKI Plans 2nd EV Battery Plant in China

12/2/2019

South Korea’s SK Innovation Co. plans to construct a $1.1 billion battery plant in Yancheng, China. 

Mercedes to Skip New York Auto Show

12/2/2019

Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit has decided not to participate in next April’s New York auto show.

Chinese Carmakers Eye Indian Market

11/27/2019

Chinese vehicle manufacturers, who are facing slumping sales in their home market, are looking at India for potential growth.

American Center for Mobility CEO Departs

11/26/2019

Michael Noblett has resigned as CEO of the American Center for Mobility after less than a year heading the autonomous and connected vehicle test facility outside Detroit.

Startup Unveils Prototype Electric Truck

11/26/2019

Los Angeles-based Neuron Corp. took the wraps off its all-electric T-One prototype truck this week at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Hyundai Moves Ahead on Indonesia Plant

11/26/2019

Hyundai Motor Co. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indonesian government to build a major vehicle production complex near Jakarta.