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Speed Records Set for EVs, Autonomous Cars
2/27/2017Two companies claim to have set separate speed records earlier this month for all-electric and autonomous electric vehicles.
Takata Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in Airbag Inflator Cover-Up
2/27/2017As expected, Takata Corp. has pleaded guilty in a Detroit federal court to a single felony count of wire fraud for misleading U.S. regulators about problems with the company’s explosion-prone airbag inflators.
Daimler Names Daum to Head Truck, Bus Units
2/27/2017Daimler AG has name Martin Daum to the management board as head of the company’s Daimler Truck and Daimler Buses divisions.
Kurt Busch Wins Dramatic Daytona 500 for Ford
2/27/2017Kurt Busch led only one lap of Sunday’s Daytona 500 race, but it was the final one as he piloted his Ford Fusion to an unusual victory at this year’s accident-marred inaugural NASCAR event.
Renault-Nissan Alliance, Transdev Partner on Autonomous Driving System
2/27/2017The Renault-Nissan Alliance and French transport consultancy Transdev have agreed to co-develop mobility services featuring driverless vehicles.
First 150-kW Charging Station in U.S. Opens for Testing
2/27/2017EVgo Services has opened a test station in Fremont, Calif., that will allow electric vehicles to be recharged at a rate of 150 kW, which is three times more powerful and faster than current public stations.
China’s Qoros Cuts Jobs, Shifts Focus to EVs
2/27/2017Chinese carmaker Qoros Automotive Co. Ltd. tells Reuters it has reduced its workforce more than 20% to 1,900 people and is transitioning to become a “new-energy” vehicle maker.
Ford to Offer 4G Wi-Fi in All 2018 Models in Europe
2/27/2017Ford Motor Co. says it will offer high-speed wi-fi internet connectivity in all of its 2018-model vehicles in Europe.
GM Hikes Incentives on Fullsize Pickup Trucks
2/27/2017General Motors Co. has sharply increased sales incentives in the U.S. for its large pickup trucks, even as its domestic rivals are lowering their discounts on competing models.
BMW May Build Mini EV in Europe, Not U.K.
2/27/2017BMW AG says it may produce its upcoming Mini electric small car in mainland Europe instead of the marque's home plant in Oxford, England.