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Changes grip embattled GKN
18 February 2018, 08:00GKN has changed CEOs, embarked on a two-year profit drive and now is battling a hostile takeover -- all while launching its advanced eDrive technology.
Takata's U.S. bankruptcy plan approved by judge
18 February 2018, 08:00Takata received court approval for its bankruptcy exit plan in the United States, clearing the way for the sale of Takata's assets and providing compensation for those injured by its deadly airbags.
GM's Korea retrenchment gets an early start
17 February 2018, 08:00General Motors is already scaling back operations in South Korea ahead of an announced plant closure there in May.
Phantom Auto tests remote control for driverless cars
17 February 2018, 08:00Phantom Auto is refining a system that lets remote drivers take over self-driving cars when the cars get stuck.
Lyft shops for drivers on used-car lots
17 February 2018, 08:00Lyft wants to put drivers in cars they can afford, rather than having them take on expensive loans for new vehicles.
Waymo wins Arizona's approval for first driverless ride-hailing service
17 February 2018, 08:00The first commercial ride-hailing service without human drivers has been approved in the United States. Google affiliate Waymo won a permit in January from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Tesla delays, tax credit concerns spur sales of Chevy Bolts
17 February 2018, 08:00Some potential buyers of Tesla's long-delayed Model 3 are concerned that they will miss out on federal tax breaks and are looking for alternatives such as the Chevy Bolt.
Ford to end Focus RS production
16 February 2018, 08:00Ford said it will end production of the popular Focus RS hot hatch on April 6 after a limited run of 50 "Heritage Edition" cars to be sold in the United Kingdom.
Ballooning costs of parts drive car thefts
16 February 2018, 08:00When it comes to making a buck on the black market, a car in pieces -- not intact -- may yield bigger gains for car thieves nationwide.
In-vehicle cameras desirable across marketplaces, Google report says
16 February 2018, 08:00Based on what they Google, Americans are looking for a variety of ways to secure their pets in transit while Germans focus on their audio and Japanese want more comfort.