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Leaked Documents Show CIA Pondered Hack Attack on Car Software
3/9/2017The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency considered mounting a hack attack on BlackBerry Ltd.’s QNX software system, which is widely used in automotive infotainment systems, according to documents revealed by Wikileaks.
Merkel Denies German Government Role in VW Diesel Scandal
3/9/2017German Chancellor Angela Merkel tells a government panel that Volkswagen AG’s diesel emission cheating was solely the company’s doing and not a failure of government to police the company.
Carmakers Fall Behind on U.S. Fuel Economy Goals
3/9/2017Last year’s new-car fleet in the U.S. averaged fuel economy of 32.1 mpg, or 0.7 mpg short of its regulatory goal, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Linamar Posts Record Sales, Earnings
3/9/2017Canadian supplier Linamar Corp. says an acquisition helped its sales and net earnings last year climb 16% to C$6.0 billion ($4.4 billion) and 20% to C$522 million ($387 million), respectively.
Ferrari Mulls New Model
3/8/2017Ferrari NV could add an unspecified new model to its current four-car lineup, CEO Sergio Marchionne says.
World Car of the Year Down to Trio of Crossovers
3/8/2017The organizers of the World Car Awards have winnowed the list of finalists for the top award down to three European-badged crossover/SUVs: The Audi Q5, Jaguar F-Pace and Volkswagen Tiguan.
Land Rover Teams with Austrian Red Cross on Rescue Drone
3/8/2017Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. has developed a specially equipped version of the Range Rover SUV that allows a small flying reconnaissance drone to take off and land on its roof—even when the vehicle is moving—to support Red Cross rescue operations in Austria.
Audi Recalls 680,000 Cars in China
3/8/2017Audi AG is calling back about 680,000 cars in China to service electric water pumps that could become clogged and cause a fire, Shanghai Daily reports.
Hyperloop One Moves Forward with Nevada Track
3/8/2017Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One (H1) has released images of the test track its building in Nevada for a high-speed pneumatic transportation system.
Toyota May Delay Decision on Next-Gen Auris Production in U.K.
3/8/2017Toyota Motor Corp. tells Reuters it may not decide whether to continue making its Auris five-door hatch in Burnaston, England, until terms of the country’s exit from the European Union become clear.