Mercedes-Benz offers improved acceleration in some electric models for annual $1,200 fee, as carmakers target digital after-sales
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Waymo Gains CPUC Approval For San Francisco Taxi Service
California regulators approve Waymo for San Francisco robo taxi service, as a new self-driving car is unveiled with no steering wheel
US Carmakers Urge Congress To Prioritize Auto Chips
US automakers urge Congress to prioritise semiconductors for the auto industry after President Joe Biden proposes $50bn to boost domestic chip production
Japanese Plant Fire Adds To Carmakers’ Chip Supply Woes
Major fire at Renesas semiconductor facility in Japan shuts down production for a month, adding to car chip supply shortages
Uber Safety Driver Charged With Homicide Over Fatal Crash
Backup safety driver involved in autonomous driving test in Arizona that killed a pedestrian is charged with negligent homicide
Uber Fatal Accident SUV Had Safety Flaws – NSTB
Uber self-driving car that hit and killed a pedestrian crossing the road had 'safety flaws', said the NSTB
Uber Not Liable For Fatal Accident
Uber not responsible for death of pedestrian during autonomous vehicle testing in Arizona last year
Apple Axes Self-Driving Car Staff
Apple iCar delay? Close to 200 staff laid off from Apple's self-driving car program
German Giants Team Up To Boost European Electric Car Battery Production
Varta and the Fraunhofer Institute have joined forces in a research partnership intended to lead into the manufacture of large-format lithium-ion batteries within Germany
EU Law Requires Emergency Call System In All New Cars By 2018
The European Parliament has approved a measure that will see the eCall system required in all new cars
Apple ‘Opens Secret Automobile Research Lab’
The new lab appears to be looking into building on CarPlay by building a car, according to reports
German Automakers Resist Google’s Android Invasion
Automakers and politicians are wary of Google's plans to build Android into cars
Jaguar Unveils Concept ‘Ghost Car’ To Help Simplify Navigation
Jaguar Land Rover is researching technologies to provide a 360-degree view around the vehicle, as well as 'ghost car' navigation
Apple CarPlay ‘Powered By’ BlackBerry QNX Software
CarPlay operating system from Apple will run with BlackBerry QNX platform to provide in-car access to apps and services
Apple Announces In-Car iOS Platform CarPlay
CarPlay will allow drivers to safely use apps such as Siri and iTunes whilst at the wheel
Apple Looks To Cars, Medical Devices For Growth – Report
Mac maker Apple reportedly seeks new growth opportunities as smartphone and tablet markets slow
Cisco Clinches Connected-Car Deals
Cisco has signed deals with NXP and Cohda to develop wireless, in-vehicle safety systems based on in-car networks
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IBM, General Motors Collaborate On Electric Car
IBM's software was used to build a 'system of systems' to drive the Volt's propulsion system