Automobile
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Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.25 million trucks over software error
May 12, 2017News Hour: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA) (FCHA.MI) said on Friday it would recall more than 1.25 million pickup trucks worldwide to address a software error linked to reports of one crash death and two injuries.... -
Peugeot to make partnership with Boston-based nuTonomy to test self-driving cars in Singapore
May 3, 2017News Hour: French carmaker Peugeot is partnering with Boston, Massachusetts-based tech firm nuTonomy to test self-driving cars in Singapore. NuTonomy’s software, sensors, and computing platforms will be installed in Peugeot 3008 models as part of plans... -
General Motors is poised to become the first manufacturer to make a profit from electric vehicles
May 3, 2017News Hour: US auto giant General Motors is poised to become the first manufacturer to make a profit from electric vehicles, a GM executive predicted on Monday. The company leads the pack in reducing the cost... -
Car maker Opel to use the French carmaker Peugeot’s technology in the next generation of Corsa model
May 1, 2017News Hour: Car maker Opel, which PSA Group has agreed to buy from General Motors, will use the French carmaker’s technology in the next generation of its best-selling Corsa model, a company spokesman said, confirming a... -
Apple urges California to toughen up its proposed policy on testing self-driving cars
Apr 29, 2017News Hour: Apple Inc urged California to toughen up its proposed policy on testing self-driving cars, a move that would result in more public data that could help Apple catch up to rivals in the self-driving... -
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....
