Automotive
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Waymo teams up with Renault, Nissan on robotaxis outside US
Following France and Japan launch, Google-backed self-driving car maker to explore other European and Asian markets.Read more → -
GM seeks to avoid Takata recalls for fourth straight year
Failing NHTSA exemption, auto maker could be out $1.2 billion in recall costs.Read more → -
Elon Musk predicts record output, sales in 2Q
Tesla CEO offers ray of hope as faith in EV maker falters.Read more → -
Fiat Chrysler pulls Renault merger bid
In surprise move, FCA cites French political conditions for decision to withdraw.Read more → -
Renault delays decision on Fiat Chrysler merger
French government says it’s still positive about the deal but it requires more study before approval.Read more → -
Key challenges facing a Fiat Chrysler Renault merger
Deal would create the third-largest automaker with annual sales of 8.7 million vehicles.Read more → -
Fiat Chrysler secures incentives for new Detroit auto plant
Michigan approves $223 million package to assist carmaker’s $1.6 billion assembly plant plans.Read more → -
Magna reduces profit guidance for 2019
Auto parts maker says it expects North America light vehicle production to miss projected targets this year.Read more → -
GM, Unifor announce investment in Oshawa plant
Formerly doomed facility to be converted to part-stamping and autonomous vehicle testing facility, saving 300 jobs.Read more → -
U of Waterloo engineers’ fuel cell lasts 10 times longer than current tech
Researchers say their fuel cells could be cheap enough to replace gas engines.Read more →
