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Mercedes to Recall 1 Million Vehicles for Fire Flaw
3/3/2017A fire threat caused by a defective electrical device intended to prevent short-circuit damage has prompted Daimler AG to recall 1 million of its 2015-2017 model sedans and crossovers.
Geely Threatens to Drop Proton Bid
3/3/2017Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. may abandon its bid for struggling Proton Holdings Bhd because of indecision by the Malaysian carmaker about terms of a deal.
European Groups Partner on Next-Gen Communication Systems
3/3/2017Munich-based 5G Automotive Association e.V. (5GAA) and the European Automotive Telecom Alliance (EATA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate and develop standards related to connected and autonomous vehicle communication systems in Europe.
Report: Airbus, Italdesign Developing Flying Car Concept
3/3/2017Volkswagen AG’s Italdesign unit and Airbus Group are developing a concept vehicle with a passenger pod that can separate from the rest of the vehicle and be airlifted over traffic by a drone, Automotive News reports.
SUVs Outsell Cars in Australia
3/3/2017Sales of SUVs in Australia surpassed demand for passenger cars for the first time last month, the country’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries reports.
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2%
3/3/2017Inflation in the 19-member eurozone crept up to 2% last month from 1.8% in January, according to Eurostat.
Mexico’s Economy Minister Will Meet with Auto Execs on NAFTA
3/3/2017Mexico’s economy minister will meet today in Detroit with executives from General Motors, Ford and several global suppliers to discuss the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Italy Clears All Diesels of Cheating on Emissions
3/3/2017Italy’s transport ministry says its tests of 18 diesel-powered vehicles from multiple manufacturers found none equipped with illegal devices that evade emission rules.
Uber Seeks to Relaunch Self-Driving Car Tests in California
3/3/2017Uber Technologies Inc. has agreed to comply with California licensing rules about testing autonomous vehicles on public roads.
Eaton Touts Adaptive Fuel Tank Venting Tech
3/2/2017Eaton Corp. has developed an electronically controlled fuel tank vapor venting system it says can be tailored to specific vehicle applications to enhance efficiency, improve performance and reduce fuel system development costs.