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Michigan R&D Program Targets Israeli Startups
6/14/2019As part of its PlanetM mobility initiative, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. has created a new program to attract Israel-based tech startups to test emerging technologies in Michigan.
Growth in China’s Industrial Output at 17-Year Low
6/14/2019The pace of industrial output in China slumped in May to its slowest pace in 17 years, according to National Bureau of Statistics.
Florida Okays Autonomous Vehicles with No Drivers
6/14/2019Florida has enacted a law that allows fully autonomous vehicles to be operated on public roads with no human driver on board.
Trump, Trudeau to Discuss Trade Pact Next Week
6/14/2019Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet with President Donald Trump on June 20 to discuss ratifying their countries’ updated trade deal with Mexico.
Growth in Car Sales Slows to 4% in Thailand
6/14/2019Growth in new-car sales in Thailand slowed to 4% (88,100 units) in May, the Federation of Thai Industries reports.
FCA Partners with Two European Utilities on EV Charging
6/14/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has signed deals with multinational electric utilities Enel in Italy and Engie in France to set up charging stations for electric vehicles across Europe.
VW Targets €1.9 Billion in Traton Truck IPO
6/14/2019Volkswagen AG says it hopes to raise nearly €1.9 billion ($2.1 billion) by selling 10% of its Traton AG commercial truck unit in an initial public offering that begins on Monday.
Vietnam Launches Its First Domestic Car
6/14/2019Vietnam’s Vingroup conglomerate has begun production of the country’s first domestically produced auto brand, VinFast.
SAIC’s Sales Plunge 16% in China
6/13/2019China’s SIAC Motor Corp. reports its retail sales shrank 16% to 480,900 units last month.
UAW Vote at VW's Chattanooga Plant Wraps Up on Friday
6/13/2019Hourly workers at Volkswagen AG’s assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., will finish a vote on Friday about allowing the United Auto Workers union to represent them.