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VW Finalizes Plan to Make Cars in Turkey
Volkswagen AG will build an auto assembly plant in Manisa, Turkey, to make cars for sale in Turkey, the Middle East and Russia.
Waymo Launches Awareness Campaign for Robotic Cars
Waymo is partnering with AAA and several other organizations on a campaign to increase awareness about autonomous vehicles.
SAIC Opens Export-Focused Factory in China
SAIC Motor Corp. has launched production at its fourth assembly plant—a facility in Ningde, China—with capacity to make 240,000 vehicles per year.
Opel Drops Work Shift at Russelsheim Plant
PSA Group’s Opel unit says it will eliminate the night shift for six months at its main assembly plant in Russelsheim, Germany.
Nissan Unveils Tiny EV Concept
Nissan Motor Co. has unveiled the IMk concept electric city car, which the company says previews its advanced technologies and future design language.
Hyundai Mobis Touts Redundant Braking System
South Korea’s Hyundai Mobis Co. says it has developed a redundant brake system for use in future fully autonomous vehicles.
Diesels in Europe: Bad Numbers, But Not That Bad
Yes, the number of diesels is down in Europe, but comparatively speaking. . . .
VW Won’t Settle Diesel Lawsuit in Germany
Volkswagen AG has rejected a judge’s suggestion that it settle a class-action lawsuit in Germany on behalf of some 470,000 diesel owners who claim VW’s diesel cheating caused them economic harm.
Report: New Mercedes C-Class Gets Mobility Tech
Daimler AG’s next-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class midsize car will feature a variety electrified powertrain options and automated driving technologies, Autocar reports.
China’s Baidu Begins Robo-Taxi Tests
Baidu Inc. has begun testing a fleet of robo-taxis with consumers on public streets in Changsha.