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Porsche Takes a Look at Online Sales in U.S.
Porsche AG is testing a service that allows U.S. buyers to go online to browse dealer inventories of new and used vehicles and complete the paperwork for a sale.
Ford Drops 2 SUVs, Cuts Staff in Canada
Ford Motor Co. will eliminate 450 workers at its Canadian assembly plant in Oakville, Ont., where the Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT models are going out of production.
Waymo Confirms Driverless Rides
Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo self-driving car unit has begun testing driverless rides as part of its robo-taxi pilot program in Chandler, Ariz.
Hyundai to Test Robo-Taxis in California
Next week Hyundai Motor Co. will begin testing a robo-taxi service in Irvine, Calif.
Apple Co-Founder: Robo-Cars Unlikely Anytime Soon
Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak, once a proponent of autonomous vehicles, now doubts the technology will be available within his lifetime.
Singapore Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing
Singapore, which has allowed testing of self-driving vehicles on select areas of public roads since 2015, will gradually expand such programs to more than 1,000 km (620 miles) in coming years.
Ford Adds Geofence Hybrid Testing to Germany
Ford Motor Co. soon will begin testing a geofencing system in Cologne, Germany, that automatically switches plug-in hybrid vehicles to all-electric mode when operating in zero-emission areas.
FCA Recalls 107,900 Diesel Pickups for Fire Risk
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is calling back 107,900 of its diesel-powered Ram 1500 fullsize pickup trucks in the U.S. that could develop coolant leaks and catch fire.
Mobility Startup Cuts 40% of Staff
Santa Monica, Calif.-based Fair Inc., a 3-year-old startup that specializes in short-term leases and vehicle subscription programs, is laying off 40% of its staff as it focuses on profitability.
Startup Launches Electric London Black Cab
U.K.-based Dynamo Motor Co. has launched an all-electric version of London’s iconic “black cab.”