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Mercedes Talks Up New Voice Control System
7/14/2017Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit is upgrading its Linguatronic voice-activation system to make it easier to use and control more features.
Tata, Mahle Partner on Next-Gen A/C System
7/14/2017Tata Motors Ltd. and Mahle Industries Inc. have agreed to develop a secondary-loop mobile air conditioning system (SL-MAC) that improves a vehicle’s energy efficiency and allows the use of more environmentally friendly refrigerants.
Germany Orders New Tests of Daimler Diesel Emissions
7/14/2017Germany’s transport ministry says it has found no evidence to date that Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit rigged diesels to evade emission limits but is ordering a new round of tests anyway.
FCA Steering, Airbag Problems Prompt 1.3 Million-Vehicle Recalls
7/14/2017Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is preparing to recall 1.3 million cars and SUVs worldwide under two campaigns to repair electrical problems that could cause the engine to stall or airbags to deploy unexpectedly.
Hyundai to Put All Future Models Through Development Ring
7/14/2017Hyundai Motor Co. plans to test all of its future vehicles on Germany’s famed Nurburgring course to help improve their driving dynamics.
New-Car Deliveries in Europe Climb 2%
7/14/2017Passenger car sales across Europe rose 2% to 1.54 million units in June, according to trade group ACEA. Volume for the first half of 2017 advanced 5% to 8.46 million vehicles.
Hyperloop One Preps for 250 mph Test
7/14/2017Hyperloop One plans within a few weeks to test its transport pod system at 250 mph, Reuters reports.
Faurecia Plans Third Factory in Morocco
7/14/2017Faurecia SA has opened a second vehicle seating factory in Morocco and plans to open a third in the country in 2018.
UPDATE: Honda Recalls 2.1 Million Cars for Fire Hazard
7/14/2017Honda Motor Co. is recalling 1.2 million of its Accord midsize sedans in the U.S. because a battery sensor could overheat and cause a fire.
Study Finds More than the Meter Ticking on Parking Costs
7/13/2017Lost time, wasted fuel and overpaying fees costs motorists billions of dollars a year, according to a report by Inrix Inc. It says drivers waste as much as 44 hours per year searching for parking spots.