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Toyota, Mazda in Talks on Expanding Partnership

Toyota Motor Corp and Mazda Motor Corp are in talks to expand their technology partnership to fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs), sources said on Saturday, as global automakers face rising costs to comply with stricter emission regulations, reported Reuters. The two Japanese automakers already have a technology and production tie-up, and Toyota was now considering providing fuel-cell ... Read More »

Tech Race Propels Carmakers

NEW YORK — Apple’s reported entry into the autonomous vehicle race will accelerate automakers’ efforts in self-driving technology and could dramatically reshape the industry, experts said this week, reported The Detroit News. Some analysts think the news that the computer giant is mobilizing hundreds to build an autonomous electric minivan by 2020 could upend the ... Read More »

CNA National Welcomes New Chief Information Officer, Sean Harding

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – CNA National Warranty Corporation (CNAN) is pleased to announce Sean Harding as the company’s new chief information officer, effective March 16. “With an extensive background in both information technology and business leadership, Sean has the right combination of skills to help CNA National as we continue to improve our infrastructure and network,” ... Read More »

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Dealertrack Adds New Connected Solutions to Product Lineup

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — At the 2015 National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA 2015) Convention & Exposition in San Francisco last week, Dealertrack showcased its latest connected technologies and services that are driving today’s online to in-store convergence in automotive retailing. “2015 is going to be an exciting year for the automotive retail industry,” said Raj ... Read More »

Fiat Chrysler Wants to collaborate With Others on New Vehicles

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said his company is in talks with other automakers to share the costs of developing new vehicles and technology, particularly to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and called on the United States to ease fuel economy targets for 2025, reported Reuters. “I think (automakers’) costs … (are) well in ... Read More »

GM Open to Working With Google on Self-Driving Car Technology

General Motors Co is open to working with Google Inc on developing self-driving car technology, the chief technology officer for the U.S. automaker said on Monday, reported Reuters. “I’m not in charge of deciding what we will and won’t do, but I’d say we’d certainly be open to having a discussion with them,” Jon Lauckner ... Read More »

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