Automotive Industry News & Analysis

German Court Names Lead VW Claims Plaintiff

The plaintiffs say they lost money on a drop of almost 25% in Volkswagen's share price when it admitted cheating U.S. diesel-emissions tests in September 2015.

ARiOUS: an Innovative Oil Consumption Monitor

Ultrasonic measurements and proprietary software allow real-time, accurate engine oil monitoring.

Honda Launches 10-Speed Transmission

The 10AT features a low-friction designand will appear first in upper grades of the 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan.

Panasonic to Supply Solar Roof for Prius

The panel is capable of producing 180 watts of electricity which is enough to power vehicle accessories along with charging the car's lithium-ion battery.

Ultrasonic Energy Bolsters Solid-State Weld Process

NASA’s Ultrasonic Stir Welding technology improves current thermal stir welding processes by adding high-power ultrasonic energy at 20 kHz frequency.

Autonomous Trucking Gears Up for the Long Haul

Autonomous trucks will likely be in regular operation before self-driving cars because driving conditions on highways and freeways are relatively well controlled, predictable, and less complex than on city streets. Here's what you need to know.

Musk Says Tesla Will Run Contest for Homemade Ads

Bria, daughter of Twitter user Steven, suggested that Musk should run a competition to find the best homemade commercial for Tesla.

Fiat Chrysler Reports Wider Probe of Vehicle Emissions

FCA said it has "received various inquiries, subpoenas and requests for information from a number of governmental authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice, the SEC and several states’ attorneys general.

Volvo Truck Tests a Hybrid Long-Haul Vehicle

In combination with the vehicle's other improvements, the total reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 is around 30%, the company says.

Takata Pleads Guilty to Airbag Defect Charges

Takata agreed to pay $850 million in restitution to automakers, $125 million for victims and families, and a $25-million criminal fine.

Demo EV Wireless Charging Systems Made Available

Electrified mobility companies looking to integrate high-powered inductive charging into their products can purchase demonstration wireless electric vehicle chargers from Evantran.

Nissan Begins Autonomous Vehicle Test in London

Britain is working to get regulations in place to encourage the uptake of driverless cars beginning in 2020.

Rotary Engines Reimagined

Will Mazda revive its rotary engine? Almost definitely, but the company has some unique and even mysterious ideas about how to do so.

Thermoelectric Modules: Vehicle Fuel Economy Boosters

Potential energy lost as waste heat during internal combustion can be recovered by thermoelectric generators and converted into electricity for other vehicular uses.

GE to Deploy IoT Sensor Platform in San Diego

San Diego will collect real-time sensor data across the city that can be used to develop applications that may benefit the community. The open data platform offers potential opportunities to increase safety, optimize municipal systems, and create real-time environmental awareness.

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