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Self-Driving Bimmers Rate High with Lyft Riders
Lyft Inc. says ride-hailing customers in Las Vegas who try the company’s autonomous BMW 540i cars rate them an average 4.97 out of 5.
GM, Isuzu JV to Add Diesel Parts Plant in Ohio
Dmax Ltd., General Motors Co.’s diesel engine joint venture with Isuzu Motors Co. in Morain, Ohio, is constructing a components plant in nearby Brookville.
IIHS Readies New Side-Impact Crash Test
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is finalizing a new side-impact test intended to more accurately reflect real-world collisions by large SUV/crossover vehicles.
Uber to Test Audio Recordings of Trips
To address growing safety concerns, Uber Technologies Inc. is launching a pilot program that will record audios of passenger trips.
Ford Unveils Electric Mustang Crossover
Ford Motor Co.’s all-new Mustang Mach-E electric crossover will be available in rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations with multiple battery and performance options.
Velodyne Touts Improved Lidar
Velodyne Lidar Inc. says its new Alpha Prime sensor for autonomous vehicles significantly outperforms its previous-generation lidar.
Daimler to “Rightsize” Robo-Taxi Spending
As part of a new cost-cutting initiative, Daimler AG says it will cut spending on developing robo-taxis and redirect its autonomous vehicle efforts toward commercial trucks.
Hyundai Mobis Develops Ultra-Short-Range Radar
Hyundai Mobis Co. says it has developed a new ultra-short-range radar said to be more effective than ultrasonic sensors for rear autonomous emergency braking systems.
How Mitsubishi Electric Automotive Wants to Improve Your Autonomous Driving Experience
Tech developments just aren’t about sensors and processors but what people will actually do in an autonomous vehicle.
VW to Add Battery Production in Tennessee
Volkswagen AG plans to build a 198,000-sq-ft electric-car battery plant adjacent to its vehicle manufacturing plant in Chattanooga, Tenn.