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Former Uber Exec Charged in Waymo Theft Case
The U.S. Dept. of Justice has accused Anthony Levandowski of stealing trade secrets from Waymo before he joined Uber Technologies Inc. to head the ride-hailing company’s autonomous-vehicle project.
GM Begins Shipping Diesel Pickups
General Motors Co. has finally begun shipping diesel-powered variants of its 2020 model Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 fullsize pickup trucks to U.S. dealers.
Many Driver Aids Are too Annoying
Many drivers in the U.S. are switching off such aids as automatic lane-keeping because they find the constant alerts too irritating, says a new study by J.D. Power.
Toyota, Chinese Startup Partner on Autonomy
Toyota Motor Corp. is partnering with Chinese startup Pony.ai to develop and deploy self-driving vehicles in China.
Hyundai Touts Improved Electric Scooter
Hyundai Motor Co. says its latest prototype electric scooter is lighter, more efficient and easier to drive than its original 2017 design.
Ford Exec Predicts 4-Year Life for Robo Taxis
Autonomous ride-hailing vehicles likely will have to be replaced about every four years due to high usage rates, according to a Ford Motor Co. executive.
Sony, Yamaha Partner on Autonomous Video Pod
Sony Corp. and Yamaha Motor Co. have developed a self-driving demonstration vehicle that is fitted with large display screens throughout its interior and exterior.
Volvo Updates Subscription Service
Volvo Car Corp. is updating its vehicle subscription plan to include more models and give dealer’s greater access and flexibility.
Tesla Scouts Plant Sites in Germany
Tesla Inc. reportedly has made initial inspections of at least two possible sites in Germany for a factory to make electric cars and battery packs.
Netherlands Opens Huge Bike Garage
A new three-story bicycle garage in Utrecht, Netherlands, can accommodate 12,500 bikes, reportedly making it the largest such facility in the world.