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Volkswagen Developing Autonomous Driving Software In-House

As automakers around the world partner up with leading tech companies, Volkswagen is taking a different approach, developing its autonomous software in-house.

Ford Partners With Google For Cloud, Data, AI and Machine Learning

Ford has named Google its preferred partner in its connected vehicle efforts, also naming Google Cloud as its preferred cloud platform.

Tesla’s Model S and Model X Refresh Ditches the Gear Shift

Tesla has unveiled its refreshed Model S and Model X, including a radically redesigned steering wheel and an absent gear shifter.

GM Commits to All-Electric Light-Duty Vehicles By 2035

GM has become the latest company to commit to an all-electric light-duty lineup by 2035, with the goal of being carbon neutral by 2040.

Baidu Gets Permission to Test Self-Driving Cars in California

Baidu is the latest company to receive permission to test self-driving cars in California.

Electric Vehicles Nearing Adoption Tipping Point

Electric vehicles are approaching the tipping point of mass adoption thanks to a combination of factors.

Hyundai’s Kia Motors Taking Point On Apple Car

Hyundai’s Kia Motors has been tasked with coordinating efforts on the rumored Apple Car, according to reports.

StoreDot Demonstrates ‘5-Minute Charge’ Electric Vehicle Batteries

StoreDot has achieved a significant milestone, demonstrating lithium-ion (Li-ion) electric vehicle batteries that charge in five minutes.

Blackberry Rises on News of Facebook Settlement

Blackberry shares have had their best run since 2001, driven in part by news of a settlement with Facebook over messaging patents.

Microsoft Invests In Cruise, GM’s Self-Driving Subsidiary

As part of a new $2 billion round of funding, Microsoft has invested in Cruise, GM’s self-driving subsidiary, sending GM’s stock up 9%.