NEWS

New VW Electric Concept to Get L.A. Reveal

10/30/2019

Volkswagen AG will take the wraps off a new ID-badged electric concept car next month in conjunction with the Los Angeles auto show.

ABB Acquires Chinese EV Charging Specialist

10/30/2019

Swiss engineering and robotics giant ABB Group has agreed to purchase 67% of Chargedot New Energy Technology Co., which supplies charging systems for electric vehicles.

Ford Readies Updated Sync Infotainment Tech

10/30/2019

Next year Ford Motor Co. will launch the fourth generation of its Sync infotainment system that includes over-the-software update capability and other enhancements.

VW Posts 3Q Growth but Cuts Sales Outlook

10/30/2019

Volkswagen AG’s unit sales, revenue and operating profit all rose in the third quarter. But the company trimmed its sales outlook because the global market is cooling faster than expected.

Japan Readies Special Licenses for Older Drivers

10/30/2019

Japan is considering special licenses and incentives to put elderly motorists behind the wheel of cars equipped with the latest safety aids.

Trump Wants to Dictate Production Under USMCA

10/30/2019

The Trump administration is lobbying for the power to unilaterally dictate where cars and parts are made in order to qualify for duty-free shipping under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

FCA, PSA Revive Merger Talks

10/30/2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and PSA Group are again in exploratory talks about merging, The Wall Street Journal says.

Report: Lime to Lose $300 Million in 2019

10/29/2019

Neutron Holdings Inc.’s LimeBike business is expected to lose more than $300 million this year due to the cost of maintaining its growing fleet of electric scooters.

Balance of GM Spending Will Shift to EVs

10/29/2019

CEO Mary Barra says General Motors Co. will spend more to develop and promote electric cars over the next five years than it does for piston-powered vehicles.

Global Truck Market Slowdown to Deepen?

10/29/2019

The worldwide slump in demand for medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks accelerated to about 10% in the third quarter, says LMC Automotive.