The company also says some of its popular Explorer SUVs have doors that could fly open on side collisions.
The move may reflect a desire among China’s technology firms to bring their skills into new areas of life.
In the patent filing, Google explained a system for protecting a pedestrian during impact with a vehicle.
German researchers say U.S. incentives played a large role in the rapid growth of a still-tiny vehicle market.
The new factory puts the Michigan automaker on track to manufacture 15 new vehicles in China by the end of 2015.
As major contract talks approach, some workers want an end to two-tiered wages.
The latest investigation covers nearly 990,000 vehicles in the U.S. that were recalled by the company in 2013 and 2014.
Land Rover is among automakers being probed in China for possible anti-competitive behavior.
Tesla Motors’ share price took a hit after Thursday’s announcement that the Model S electric car was getting new software features.
The Japanese automaker recently discovered that tens of thousands of its vehicles contained potentially defective air bag systems.
European car sales jumped in February, thanks in part to ‘tactical sales’ and Spain’s version of ‘cash for clunkers.’
Buckle up: drivers using a smartwatch are purportedly even more dangerous than those on a smartphone.
New Jersey shut down Tesla showrooms a year ago. Now, a bill allowing them to reopen hits the governor’s desk.
Chinese media reports claim nearly half of the cars the electric-car maker sent to China haven’t been sold.
China has detained two prominent officials suspected of corruption, as part of its deepening anti-graft campaign.
BYD, the Chinese maker of electric buses that’s backed by Warren Buffett, says it’s more than tripling its battery output.
The electric car is part of Uber's program to help its drivers buy or lease new or used cars.
Daimler is investing $500 million to build future Sprinter vans on U.S. soil. The current ones are imported.
The Japanese automaker recalls more than 100,000 cars, including about 2,500 related to a software flaw in Tesla-supplied parts.
The recall affects about 110,000 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles of model year 2015, RAV4 vehicles of model year 2014-2015, and 2,500 RAV4 EV vehicles of model year 2012-2014, Toyota said.
Beijing will soon unveil guidelines for restructuring and merging tens of thousands of state-owned enterprises.
But the U.K. would need to see massive growth in demand over the next 15 years for benefits to be realized, a report says.
The Chinese Internet search company said it plans to join the "connected car" trend.
Tesla Motors' stock dropped Monday after a Chinese report that the company will lay off a third of its local staff.
Mexico’s automotive industry is booming, and Nissan has come to dominate sales, production and exports there.
After a failed attempt to fix a potentially hazardous ignition problem, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles initiates a second recall of 703,000 vehicles to try again.
Local media reports suggest that nearly 180 employees will be fired from the California-based company's China outlet.
The recall covers Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans from 2008 to 2010 model years and Dodge Journey SUVs from 2009 to 2010.
Hanover-based tire and powertrain maker Continental extends an invitation to help Apple build an electric car. BMW denies a collaboration report.
Silicon Valley could disrupt the automotive sector. Top auto executives say bring it on.