Mexican Media Brands
U.S. Indicts 4 Audi Execs in Diesel Cheating Probe
The U.S. Dept. of Justice has charged four midlevel Audi AG executives in Germany with doctoring the company’s 3.0-liter diesels to evade emission tests.
Karma, Pininfarina Partner on Product Development
California-based Karma Automotive LLC says it is teaming up with Italian design and engineering firm Pininfarina SpA on unspecified future projects.
Report: Alternatives to Car Ownership Could Cut Sales 29%
Retail demand for new cars in the U.S. could plummet 29% if alternatives such as car- and ride-sharing options become more accessible and affordable, according to Cox Automotive Inc.
What Is Continental Doing with ~10,000 Engineers?
Continental, an automotive supplier that has a deep engineering bench, is making a huge organizational change, one that Dr. Elmar Degenhart, chairman of the executive board, explains is necessary because, as he puts it, “The industry is changing at a high pace, so we have to change, too.”
A Faster Way to Prototype Parts for Automotive
When replacing steel parts with magnesium, plastics or other lightweight materials, it’s critical to get functional prototypes into test quickly. Here are top options that lend themselves to quick-turn, fully functional prototypes.
Ford Recall Targets Flaw in SUV’s Self-Steering Feature
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 2,600 of its 2019 Lincoln Nautilus SUVs because their self-steering system may not work.
S. Korea Vows to Make 6.2 Million Fuel Cell Vehicles by 2040
South Korea aims to build 6.2 million fuel cell-powered vehicles, open 1,200 hydrogen fueling stations and hike annual production of hydrogen to 5.3 million tons by 2040.
FCA Tests Car-Sharing, Subscription Plan for Jeep
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is reading tests of two schemes to promote Jeep sales: peer-to-peer car sharing and a multi-model subscription service.
Volvo Trucks Invests in Wireless Charging Developer
Truckmaker AB Volvo has made an unspecified investment in Momentum Dynamics Inc., a Malvern, Pa.-based developer of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles.
McLaren 600LT Spider: A Study in Composite Rigidity
McLaren Automotive is busy building—hand assembling at its McLaren Production Centre in Woking, Surrey, England—members of its Longtail (LT) vehicle lineup, including the new 600LT Spider.