Australia Aims to Curb Cell Phone Use with Automated Cameras
12/2/2019The 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
12/2/2019China’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
12/2/2019Daimler 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
12/2/2019Toyota 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
12/2/2019South Korea’s SK Innovation Co. plans to construct a $1.1 billion battery plant in Yancheng, China.
Mercedes to Skip New York Auto Show
12/2/2019Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit has decided not to participate in next April’s New York auto show.
Chinese Carmakers Eye Indian Market
11/27/2019Chinese vehicle manufacturers, who are facing slumping sales in their home market, are looking at India for potential growth.
American Center for Mobility CEO Departs
11/26/2019Michael 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
11/26/2019Los 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
11/26/2019Hyundai Motor Co. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Indonesian government to build a major vehicle production complex near Jakarta.