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Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said it is adding Escape crossovers to its roster of mobile service vehicles, in addition to Transit vans, so dealers can expand their reach and more quickly address recalls and other issues. The automaker said that by year end, its retailers will launch 1,000 Escapes for light maintenance and repair

Radar, a technology invented more than a century ago and first widely used during World War II, could soon improve the performance of automated driving systems. While technology companies often highlight laser-based lidar sensors as a key enabler of automated driving, experts say next-generation radar sensors may hold some advantages. Namely, it has greater capability

TEL AVIV, Israel — To map or not to map? That is the question facing autonomous driving technology developers. Most use sensor data to compile detailed high-definition maps that chart roadway dimensions and features such as merging lanes, overpasses, signals and crosswalks. Others take a lighter approach, building maps that provide less detail. While these

BANGKOK — China’s Great Wall Motor Co. is finalizing plans to invest up to $30 million to set up a new battery pack assembly plant in Thailand, where it will start making a compact electric car next year, according to a company official. The Hebei-based company is also considering establishing a research and development center

A new collaboration between computing powerhouses could further enhance the way motorists interact with their vehicles. Nvidia Corp., said Monday it has partnered with MediaTek, a Taiwanese company that makes semiconductors for wireless communications, to develop a platform that enhances automotive infotainment and cockpit features. The two companies disclosed the partnership Monday at the Computex

Automotive supply behemoth Bosch has named a president for Bosch Mobility Americas as the company realigns its global mobility business. Paul Thomas, 52, will assume the newly created role in January, Bosch said Wednesday. He will be based in suburban Detroit, where the German company keeps its North American headquarters. Thomas will oversee an Americas

Stellantis said it has invested in Lyten, a Silicon Valley startup that is developing lithium-sulfur EV batteries made with three-dimensional graphene that promise reduced weight, higher energy density and a simpler bill of materials. The two companies announced the tie-up on Thursday. They would not disclose the size of the investment, other to say that

From its beginnings as a provider of high-performance graphics processing power for video games, Nvidia Corp. has become one of the most valuable companies in the world based on its central role in ushering in an artificial-intelligence era across industries. The company, which works with several global automakers such as BYD, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, saw its

Sheeva.AI is continuing to develop its in-vehicle payment and commerce system by launching two new automotive product offerings. The Sheeva technology uses precise vehicle location identification to enable a driver to pay for services such as electric vehicle charging, refueling and curbside pickups directly from the car’s infotainment screen, using a digital wallet. “The good

Bosch’s reorganization of its biggest business unit, Mobility Solutions, into Bosch Mobility will help the mega-supplier prepare for a future in which software, computers and semiconductors are just as important as engines, transmissions and brakes. Markus Heyn, who will lead Bosch Mobility when the reorganization goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, said that while

Tesla Inc.’s surprise agreement with rival Ford Motor Co. to provide access to the Tesla Supercharger network opens the door for other automakers to follow suit, analysts say. With about 17,000 charging connectors, Tesla has the largest and most reliable fast-charge network in the U.S. Ford customers will gain access to roughly 12,000 next year

TOKYO – Organizers of this year’s rebranded Tokyo Motor Show, bracing for another meager international turnout, plan to cast a wider net for locals by incorporating everything from dance displays and music festivals to all manner of things on wheels, from robots to food trucks. After the presence of overseas carmakers at Japan’s premier auto

The Federal Highway Administration said it awarded a $9.58 million grant to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to conduct connected-vehicle technology research. The university’s Transportation Research Institute will use the money to prepare the city’s infrastructure for vehicle technology testing and deployment under the Ann Arbor Connected Environment Reimagined project, according to a

Alphabet Inc.’s self-driving subsidiary Waymo will put its driverless vehicles on Uber Technologies Inc.’s ride-hailing and food delivery platform later this year. Uber customers in metro Phoenix, where Waymo operates, will be able to use a set number of driverless vehicles for rides and deliveries, according to a joint blog post by the companies Tuesday.

Charges the United States made against a former Apple software engineer accusing him of attempting to steal the company’s self-driving technology and fleeing to China in 2018 send a message, industry and legal experts say: Investment in emerging technology is crucial, but the industry must be proactive against security risks. The timing of the charges

PORTLAND — Panelists at the Forth Roadmap conference here urged their audience of about 1,000 cross-industry attendees from 42 states last week to work together to build the road ahead to greater electric vehicle adoption. At the root of their message was a sobering reality — as EV innovations and promotions accelerate, the road supporting

Michigan auto supplier Gentex Corp. suffered cyberattack several months ago, joining the growing ranks of manufacturers nationwide to have experienced a data breach. The Tier 1 supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics for the automotive, aerospace and fire protection industries confirmed to Crain’s Grand Rapids Business that it had suffered a ransomware attack. “Gentex

Cadillac will reveal an electric version of the Escalade SUV this year to be called Escalade IQ. The IQ name, which Cadillac confirmed Monday, dates to 2021 when General Motors applied to trademark it. Automotive News has reported that the Escalade IQ is expected in 2024 and may be built at GM’s Factory Zero plant