Delphi acquires self-driving start-up NuTonomy for $450 million

Auto supplier Delphi Automotive has acquired self-driving software start-up NuTonomy Inc. for $450 million to speed the development of autonomous vehicles. Boston-based NuTonomy was founded in 2013. It has been testing autonomous taxis in Singapore and Boston since last fall. Delphi Chief Technology Officer Glen DeVos says Delphi wants its autonomous system to be used on commercial vehicles in limited areas by 2019. DeVos says NuTonomy brings advanced software and fleet management experience to Delphi.