Automobile
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Uber aims for the skies with its flying taxis by 2020
Apr 26, 2017News Hour: After upending the taxi market with its ride-hailing service, Uber Technologies Inc is now aiming for the skies with its flying taxis. The company expects to deploy its flying taxis in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas,... -
China’s proposal to introduce new energy vehicle quotas for automakers is further charging it up
Apr 24, 2017News Hour: China’s electric-car market is already the world’s biggest, but a government proposal to introduce “new energy” vehicle quotas for automakers is further charging it up. With the threat of the measure looming, major manufacturers... -
Baidu Inc to launch self-driving car technology for restricted environment in July
Apr 19, 2017News Hour: Baidu Inc said on Tuesday it would launch its self-driving car technology for the restricted environment in July before gradually introducing fully autonomous driving capabilities on highways and open city roads by 2020. The... -
2018 Lexus LC 500 named to 2017 Wards 10 best interiors list
Apr 18, 2017News Hour: Wards announced that the all-new 2018 LC flagship performance coupe has earned a spot on its annual “10 Best Interiors” list. To be eligible, vehicles’ interior must be all-new or significantly redesigned for the... -
Global carmakers converge on China for the Shanghai auto show this week
Apr 17, 2017News Hour: Global carmakers converge on China for the Shanghai auto show this week, with the industry bracing for a sharp sales slowdown and potential price war as competition stiffens in the world’s biggest car market.... -
Apple joins the list of companies with permits to test self-driving cars
Apr 15, 2017News Hour: Apple has joined the list of companies with permits to test self-driving cars in California, according to an updated roster released on Friday by state officials. The iPhone maker has disclosed little about its... -
The all-new Volvo XC60 to make its North American debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show
Apr 7, 2017News Hour: The all-new Volvo XC60 will make its North American debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. The XC60 marks the start of the new 60 series cars featuring Volvo’s new award-winning design... -
New Nissan X-Trail launched in China
Apr 7, 2017News Hour: Nissan is poised to capture a larger share of the burgeoning SUV segment in China as it unveils the new Nissan X-Trail in Chongqing, the nation’s western hub. The new X-Trail is a classic... -
New Lexus LS 500 F SPORT to make global debut in New York
Apr 7, 2017News Hour: Following the recent debut of the LS 500 in Detroit and the LS 500h in Geneva, Lexus announced the all-new LS F SPORT will make its world debut in New York ahead of the... -
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors Corp plan to recall 1.5 million vehicles due to engine issues
Apr 7, 2017News Hour: Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Motors Corp said on Friday they plan to recall nearly 1.5 million vehicles in the United States and South Korea due to engine issues, the latest blow for two...
