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Amazon invests in self-driving car startup founded by former Google, Tesla execs
•Aurora develops the tech for self-driving vehicles, but leaves the making of cars to other companies.

Volkswagen to end production of iconic 'Beetle' cars in 2019, automaker to focus on electric cars
•Beetle, which shook off Nazi origins to become a global auto phenomenon, are being sidelined as Volkswagen emphasises electric cars and larger family-oriented vehicles.

Hyundai agrees to partner up with Audi on hydrogen car technology
•Hyundai wants an increase in hydrogen cars, which are propelled by electricity generated by fuel cells.

Volkswagen group planning to invest €1 billion over five years in India; expected to help in developing six new models
•The proposed six new models, three each under Skoda and Volkswagen brands, would cater mainly to the domestic market.

Volkswagen looks at Skoda to produce localized cars for the Indian market
Tech2 News Staff •Volkswagen is looking to develop more region-specific offerings from sub brand Skoda Auto.

Volkswagen managers and unions are seeking to curb competition from lower-cost stablemate Skoda
•Volkswagen managers and unions are seeking to curb competition from lower-cost stablemate Skoda.
Volkswagen India will begin emissions recall with last gen Skoda Superb
Tech2 News Staff •While Volkswagen earlier attributed the delay with approvals from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), it has now been confirmed that the process has begun with the Skoda Superb.

Bentley Bentayga spied testing a toned down diesel V8 instead of the W12
Sheldon •While Bentley's cars do look beautiful, every other luxury car brand is trying to make a buck by stepping into the SUV segment and Bentley is one of them. While the current Bentley Bentayga packs in a massive 6.0-litre W12, Bentley has now been spied testing a humbler 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 diesel.
Sales of 32 Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley models suspended in emissions probe by South Korea
Fp Archives •South Korea on Tuesday suspended sales of 32 Volkswagen Group models and fined the German automaker 17.8 billion won ($16.06 million), accusing it of forging documents on emissions or noise level tests

Audi to lead hydrogen fuel cell technology for the Volkswagen group
Overdrive •The Audi h-tron concept will lead the Volkswagen group's entry into fuel cell technology



