YEARENDER - In 2023, bold EV strategies took a punch from reality
This was the year the auto industry's race toward an all-electric future took a detour.
Sat Dec 30 2023
Takata airbag in deadly Malaysia crash was faulty: Honda
An airbag made by Takata -- the Japanese firm at the heart of the auto industry's biggest-ever safety recall -- ruptured after a crash in Malaysia which killed the driver, Honda said on Wednesday.
Wed Sep 28 2016
How VW's scandal threatens the reputation of 'German engineering'
A widening emissions scandal at Volkswagen has battered the reputation that the entire Germany auto industry guarded carefully for decades.
Fri Sep 25 2015
Google does not intend to become a carmaker - executive
Although the tech giant is working on cars in partnership with the auto industry, it doesn't intend to become a vehicle manufacturer.
Wed Sep 16 2015
Google hires Truecar's Krafcik to head its driverless car unit
Google Inc said it named auto industry veteran John Krafcik as chief executive of its self-driving car project from late September.
Mon Sep 14 2015
Automakers scent recovery at Frankfurt IAA show
The world's auto industry said it believes it can smell the whiff of recovery in Europe as carmakers converged on Frankfurt, yesterday.
Tue Sep 10 2013