Nissan Expands Capacity to 1 Million Units in Mexico
Nissan Motor Co. says its third assembly plant in Mexico will boost the company's capacity there to 1 million units by the end of 2016.
Three Hyundai Execs Resign Over Product Quality Issues
Hyundai Motor Co. says its president of R&D and two executives in charge of engineering and electronics development have resigned "to take responsibility for a series of quality issues," Reuters reports.
Fiat to Test Car-Sharing Scheme
Fiat SpA is preparing to launch a car-sharing service in Milan, Italy, according to the city's mayor.
India Appoints Panel to Monitor GM Diesel Recall
India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has set up a special panel to monitor General Motor Co.'s recall of diesel-powered Chevrolet Tavera SUVs that don't meet the country's emission standards, The Wall Street Journal reports.
VW to Unveil Diesel Hybrid-Powered Minicar
Volkswagen AG will use this month's Tokyo auto show to reveal a prototype Up! supermini fitted with an upgraded version of the plug-in diesel-electric hybrid powertrain used in the company's 260-mpg XL1 concept car.
Mazda’s Striking Paint Designs
Mazda North American Designers revealed four concept vehicles at SEMA this week.
Tesla May Build Its Own Battery Factory
Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk says he wants to erect the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory to ensure a supply of the cells for electric vehicle production.
Mercedes Beyond the Showroom
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Heart Attack Kills Autonomous-Vehicle Pioneer Clifford Nass
Clifford Nass, a Stanford University professor recognized as one of the world's top researchers on human interaction with self-driving cars, died of a heart attack last weekend at age 55.
Telsa, Superchargers and Cool
The real value proposition of the Tesla Model S is that the car is cool.