Fisker Files for Bankruptcy as E.V. Maker’s Cash Runs Short
The company became the latest electric vehicle start-up to fail to meet investors’ expectations after a high-profile public debut.
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Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s Chairman, Defends His Hands-On Role
Akio Toyoda, who stepped down as chief executive last year, had been criticized by some shareholders for continuing to dominate decision making at the automaker.
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Toyota Investors Challenge Scion’s Grip at a ‘Critical Juncture’
Akio Toyoda ran Toyota for 14 years before handing the reins to a new C.E.O. last year, but some have grown concerned about the control he still wields.
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China Is Testing More Driverless Cars Than Any Other Country
Assisted driving systems and robot taxis are becoming more popular with government help, as cities designate large areas for testing on public roads.