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- UAW to support Unifor in talks with GM in Canada – Automotive News: UAW President Dennis Williams said on Monday it will support Canada’s unionized auto workers during contract talks with General Motors but declined to say whether the UAW would refuse work at GM plants in the event of a Canadian strike.
- PSA ‘planning car-sharing in LA with Bollore’ – Just-auto: PSA is reportedly planning car-sharing services in Los Angeles in partnership with Bollore Group, according to remarks attributed to CEO Carlos Tavares.
- Nvidia shows off smaller AI computer for Baidu car – Automotive News: U.S. chipmaker Nvidia showed off on Monday a smaller and more efficient artificial intelligence computer for self-driving cars, saying it would power Baidu’s mapping and autonomous vehicle technology.
- Porsche expected to show first station wagon in Geneva next year – Automotive News: Porsche plans to introduce its first station wagon at the Geneva auto show next year, a move further stretching the brand’s portfolio beyond the iconic 911 sports car into a more utilitarian segment, according to people familiar with the strategy.
- GM says Bolt EV will have 238 miles range, besting Tesla Model 3 – Reuters: GM says Bolt EV will have 238 miles range, besting Tesla Model 3 … introduce the 2016 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric vehicle at the North American …
- Toyota FCV Plus heading to Paris motor show – Autocar: Toyota’s hydrogen concept car will make its European debut at the Paris motor show later this month; it previews Toyota’s vision for the future of FCVs
- Hyperdrive using Nissan’s UK-made Leaf batteries for own products – Just-auto: Hyperdrive Innovation said it was the first company to secure the supply of Nissan’s UK-made Leaf lithium-ion battery technology for its own commercial products.
- GM Orion readies for Chevy Bolt EV production – Detroitnews: Orion Township – General Motors Co. is preparing its Orion Assembly Plant for retail production of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, a pure-electric vehicle…
- Mid-engined Chevrolet Corvette C8 spotted testing – Autocar: Next-gen American sports car looks set to move its engine rearwards and gain turbo power; this prototype shows its extended rear
- Electric bus with 350-mile range revealed – Autocar: American company Proterra has revealed its latest all-electric bus, which it calls ‘the highest-performing bus on the road’
- 2017 Nissan Titan: An All-New Model To The Rescue – Forbes: While the tragedy of the fire was on everyone’s mind, the setting was more than appropriate for a Nissan truck drive that would include a unique…
- Hyundai to focus on hydrogen fuel cell technology – Just-auto: Hyundai Motor announced plans to launch a taxi and car sharing service in South Korea with vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, according to…
- Opel says Ampera-e’s 400 km range will ‘democratize’ EVs – Automotive News: Opel said its Ampera-e battery powered car will eliminate range anxiety for customers because it can travel more than 400 km (249…
- Chevrolet announces Bolt EV range 238 miles – Just-auto: “The Bolt EV is a game changer for the electric car segment.” … Today’s announcement shows that GM has been doing its electric vehicle homework…
- Audi says August sales up 2.9 percent on Chinese demand for compact cars – Reuters: Audi increased global sales 2.9 percent in August on strong demand in its key Chinese market for luxury compact cars including the A3 and Q3 models.
- Electric cars could be charged at Shell service stations from 2017 – Guardian: Shell said it is examining the potential to introduce electric vehicle charging points across some parts of its UK retail network from early 2017.
- Porsche Said to Show First Station Wagon in 2017 to Expand Range – Bloomberg: The new Porsche is set to be based partly on the Sport Turismo design concept that the Volkswagen AG unit showed at the Paris motor show in 2012.
- Ford (F) Self-Driving Cars To Be Affordable, Commercially Available By 2025, CEO Says – Ibtimes: At Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, CEO Mark Fields told reporters Monday the company will produce, by 2021, a fleet of self-driving taxis…
- Opel’s Ampera bombed, but thankfully for its successor no one noticed – Automotive News: One of the eco-friendly highlights premiering at the Paris auto show will be the Ampera-e, Opel’s second foray into electrified powertrains. Yet the…
- How Ricardo’s mild hybrid system could save the car – Autocar: Car manufacturers are turning to innovative solutions to meet stringent new CO2 limits; here’s a British project that might have found the answer