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U.S. Manufacturing Activity Slows
9/4/2019Activity by America’s factories, including those in the transportation equipment sector, slowed in August for the first time in 35 months, says the Institute for Supply Management.
Mitsubishi Invests in Mobility Service Startup
9/4/2019Mitsubishi Corp. has made an unspecified investment in MaaS Global Ltd., a Helsinki, Finland-based startup that specializes in mobility-as-a-service systems.
Report: Tesla Autopilot Partly to Blame for Crash
9/4/2019Federal safety officials say Tesla Inc.’s controversial Autopilot semi-automated driving aid was partly to blame for a highway crash in California last year.
Ford Readies Self-Cleaning Car Sensors
9/4/2019Ford Motor Co. says it has submitted 50 patents related to cleaning systems for sensors used in self-driving vehicles.
Honda Mini EV Offers Choice of Two Power Levels
9/4/2019Honda Motor Co. says it will offer European buyers of its “e” electric city car a choice between two power levels.
Porsche Unveils Taycan EV
9/4/2019Porsche AG took the wraps off the production version of its first all-electric vehicle, the Taycan sport sedan, today at events in China, Germany and Canada.
Another Guilty Plea in UAW Corruption Probe
9/4/2019Another former United Auto Workers union official, this one from the union’s General Motors department, has pleaded guilty to money laundering and wire fraud.
Carmakers to Add Rear-Seat Reminders by 2025
9/4/2019Two industry groups representing 20 carmakers have agreed to equip new vehicles sold in the U.S. with rear-seat occupant reminders by 2025.
FCA Plans $1 Billion Upgrade for Pomigliano Plant
9/4/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will invest nearly €1 billion to upgrade its assembly plant in Pomigliano, Italy, according to a joint union statement.
Robot Delivery Firm Goes to School with New Funding
9/4/2019Starship Technologies, a San Francisco-based startup specializing in small automated delivery robots, says it has raised $40 million in funding and aims to expand its service 100 college campuses in the next two years.