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Cockpit designs for self-driving vehicles are rapidly moving from Disney Tomorrowland fantasy toward the real world of commercial production and driver practicality.

There’s plenty of blame to go around for the Takata scandal. But one potential factor shouldn’t be overlooked: Every member of Takata’s board is a Japanese man.

ZF is moving on after a failed attempt to take over brake manufacturer Haldex. The supplier’s plans include expansion in electronic-braking technologies and developing new customer groups using ZF’s e-platform concept, CEO Stefan Sommer said.

Christian Senger, director of VW Group’s electric model line, is predicting a fast model rollout with the launch of the VW I.D. in 2020. Audi, Skoda and Seat will also build models on the new MEB EV platform at an early stage, Senger said.

Christian Senger, director of VW Group’s electric model line, is predicting a fast model rollout with the launch of the VW I.D. in 2020. Audi, Skoda and Seat will also build models on the new MEB EV platform at an early stage, Senger said.

Foreign automakers are placing new urgency on asserting their role as pillars of the U.S. manufacturing economy.

When President Donald Trump complains it is “impossible to sell cars in Japan” and promises action, it may be wise to remember two words: Toyota Cavalier.

ZF is moving on after a failed attempt to take over brake manufacturer Haldex. The supplier’s plans include expansion in electronic-braking technologies and developing new customer groups using ZF’s e-platform concept, CEO Stefan Sommer said.

In its first quarter as an independent company, Adient, the world’s largest automotive seating supplier, reported Friday that net income increased 8.7 percent to $149 million.