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Nissan to begin field tests for 'robo-taxis' in Japan

Nissan said Tuesday it would begin field tests for driverless "robot taxis" early next year as its rivals around the world step up self-driving technologies.

Volkswagen starts its electric car countdown

In 100 weeks' time, Volkswagen will officially launch its first I.D. car and with it, an all-out assault on the electric car market.

Carmakers make global commitment to sustainability

Eight of the world's biggest automotive companies have joined forces for an initiative that aims to address ethical, environmental and labor issues surrounding how they and where they source raw materials including cobalt and leather.

Why new services are sharing the spotlight with new sedans at the LA Auto Show

Volvo and Lincoln are both launching new services that will make luxury car ownership simple, hassle-free and extremely attractive to the next generation of drivers.

Which of these vehicles will be named North American Car of the Year?

As the LA Auto Show gets underway, the final list of competitors for each of the three categories that make up the North American Car of the Year Awards has been officially revealed.

Why car companies are placing a premium on premium SUVs

As recently as 10 years ago, the luxury SUV segment consisted almost solely of the Range Rover and the Mercedes G-Class, but as 2017 draws to a close, the full-size, fully premium SUV market is now one of the fastest-growing and most competitive of all vehicle segments, particularly in the US. And at this year's LA Auto Show, which opens its doors to the public on December 1, it is about to get even more competitive still.

Electric cars help drive up European sales

Over the past month, demand for diesel has dropped, gasoline has found new fans, but the biggest news is that sales of alternative fuel vehicles -- the term used to denote hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars -- has surged across the European Union to represent 5.5% of all vehicle sales during October.

'Robo-taxis' hold promise, and perils, for automakers

It's November 22, 2028 and Sarah, a young mother, gives her two children a kiss goodbye before buckling them into the driverless car that will bring them to school.

The cars to look forward to at this year's LA Auto Show

From luxury SUVs and out-and-out sportscars to plug-in hybrids and sensible family sedans, this year's event, which opens its doors to the public on December 1, promises something for all automotive tastes.

UK to have driverless cars by 2021 : govt

British finance minister Philip Hammond is to announce £75 million ($99 million, 84 million euros) funding for Artificial Intelligence and plans to put driverless cars on UK roads by 2021, in his budget speech.