Mich. supplier showcases technologies to fight distraction, virus
Danger can take many forms when it comes to driving. There are the dangers a driver might fail to see because he or she is distracted. And, in the age...
Cool Gizmos From CES 2021 That You Might See in Your Next Car
While much of the emphasis at CES 2021 was focused on autonomy (and related sensors), artificial intelligence, and bigger-picture tech, there were still plenty of little gizmos on virtual display...
Kia drops ‘Motors’ from name on path to rebrand
TOKYO — Kia is dumping "Motors" from its corporate name as part of a global brand relaunch meant to position the South Korea automaker as a mover in electric vehicles...
BMW pulls plug on vehicle subscription pilot
Subscription programs have not become financially viable for the dealer, manufacturer or consumer, BMW National Dealer Forum Chairman David Sloane said."It's been difficult for automakers to figure out subscription fleet...
Why GM might expand Corvette line with electric crossover
General Motors is working on a strategy to build at least one new electric vehicle inspired by its Corvette sports car, potentially expanding the brand from a single performance model...
Toyota, Stanford team up on safety research
Toyota Research Institute and Stanford University's Dynamic Design Lab said they are conducting research to design a new level of active safety technology. The engineers are working to combine the...
Volkswagen ID Buzz’s trip to U.S. delayed until 2023
The highly anticipated production version of Volkswagen's ID Buzz concept — a retro-styled take on the VW Microbus — won't make it to U.S. showrooms in 2022 as originally promised.Scott...
Toyota settles U.S. emissions disclosures case for $180M
WASHINGTON -- Toyota Motor Corp. settled a lengthy U.S. Justice Department civil probe into its delayed filing of emissions-related defect reports for $180 million, the government said on Thursday. Reuters...
U.S. exempts self-driving vehicles from some crash standards
The outgoing Trump administration issued new rules Thursday that would allow manufacturers of automated vehicles to bypass crash standards required of conventional vehicles, cutting production costs. The National Highway Traffic...
Nissan insider key to Ghosn’s downfall testifies in Japan court
More than two years after the arrest of auto titan Carlos Ghosn on charges of financial crimes, the Nissan Motor Co. executive said to be key to the downfall of...