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Volkswagen to present in-house automated driving system for China

Volkswagen’s CARIZON, a joint venture between its software subsidiary Cariad and China’s Horizon Robotics, has developed the carmaker’s first in-house automated driving system.

China bans ‘smart’ and ‘autonomous’ terms from vehicle ads after Xiaomi crash

The rule is part of a push to tighten safety regulations after a fatal crash involving a Xiaomi car in which the driver had been using an advanced driving assistance system (ADAS).

Stellantis-backed Comau buys logistic automation firm Automha

The acquisition is a key step in Comau's growth strategy, CEO Pietro Gorlier said. Stellantis has a 49.9 percent stake in Comau.

Ford’s China business made $900 million last year

Ford’s China business, including exports from the country, made $900 million in earnings before interest and taxes last year.

Lyft to buy Uber rival FreeNow from BMW, Mercedes in European expansion

The acquisition of FreeNow will open doors to major European cities as Lyft comes under pressure from rival Uber in its home North American market.

U.S. tariffs, EU rules put auto industry at risk, Stellantis chairman says

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann described current auto industry conditions as "extreme" and called for the U.S. and Europe to take urgent action to ensure an "orderly transition," with their combined markets set to be overtaken for the first time by China.

Stellantis said to be closing in on new CEO with short list of five candidates

The automaker has short-listed two internal candidates and has also interviewed three external candidates, people familiar with the matter said.

Honda considers making 90% of U.S. sales locally by relocating Mexico, Canada production, report says

Honda plans to increase U.S. vehicle production by as much as 30 percent over two to three years in response to U.S. tariffs, Japan's Nikkei reported.

Stellantis faces class action in Italy over faulty Takata airbags

Stellantis launched a recall campaign for Takata airbags affecting hundreds of thousands of Citroen C3 and DS 3 models made between 2009 and 2019.

Senate confirms Trump’s FTC commissioner pick

The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick for the third Republican commissioner on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

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