Jaguar Land Rover Begins Test Production in China

Jaguar Land Rover and partner Chery Automobile Co. have begun testing stamping and body shop operations at their 10.9 billion-yuan ($1.8 billion) factory in Changshu, China.

BASF, Toda Kogyo to Form Battery Cathode Venture

BASF SE and Toda Kogyo Corp. are in talks to set up a venture in Japan to make cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries.

Europe Launches New Hydrogen Car Demo

Carmakers and hydrogen suppliers are launching a 31 million (€38 million) plan to put 110 fuel cell-powered vehicles into demonstration fleets across Europe.

India Ponders Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel Standard

India is studying a plan that would require refiners to reduce the sulfur content of their diesel fuel to European levels, an essential step in reducing soot emissions.

Telefonica Signs Connectivity Deal with Tesla

Spanish telecommunications giant Telefonica SA will supply connectivity services across Europe for owners of Tesla Motors Inc.'s Model S electric cars.

Daimler Buys Evonik’s Stakes in Two Battery Ventures

Daimler AG has agreed to take full control of its two batterymaking ventures with Germany's Evonik Industries AG.

Toyota Workers in Canada to Vote on Union

Toyota Motor Corp. workers in three assembly plants in Canada will vote next week on whether to be represented by Unifor.

Daimler to Double Capacity of China Factory

Daimler AG and partner Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. say they will spend about €1 billion ($1.4 billion) to at least double annual capacity at their Mercedes-Benz assembly plant in Beijing by the end of 2015.

Tesla Adds Battery Shields, Ending U.S. Fire Probe

Tesla Motors Inc. has added three underbody shields to protect the battery of its Model S electric sedan from road debris.

Big Engines

Big Engines

Next month, Chrysler is putting its Conner Avenue Assembly Plant on hiatus for a couple of months.