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JLR Says Half Its Models Will Be Electrified by 2020
11/16/2016Jaguar Land Rover Ltd., which currently offers no hybrid or all-electric models, says half its vehicles will offer one or the other powertrain options by the end of the decade.
Legendary BMW F1 Engine Guru Dies
11/16/2016Paul Rosche, who headed BMW AG’s motorsports program for 20 years, died Tuesday at the age of 82.
Report: Autoliv Now Seen as Favored Suitor for Takata
11/16/2016Sweden’s Autoliv Inc. has emerged as the most likely buyer for embattled airbag supplier Takata Corp.
Opel Warns on 2016 Profit Goal
11/16/2016Opel AG says the uncertainty of the U.K.’s vote to exit the European Union makes it unlikely the company will break even this year, Reuters reports.
Alfa Romeo Unveils Stelvio Crossover
11/16/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV unveiled the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio crossover and its performance-oriented Quadrifoglio variant today at the Los Angeles auto show.
German Carmakers in Talks to Add EV Chargers at Filling Stations
11/16/2016BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen reportedly are in talks with German service station operator Tank & Rast about adding electric vehicle chargers at the company’s 400 autobahn service centers.
BMW Expands Car-Sharing Business
11/16/2016BMW AG is expanding its ReachNow car-sharing business in the U.S. to include peer-to-peer, on-campus, ride-hailing and traditional rental service options.
Michigan Inks Deal to Help Chinese Tech Firms Enter U.S. Market
11/16/2016The state of Michigan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Auto City to help Chinese tech companies set up operations in the state.
Ford Says a Trump Tariff Won’t Alter Mexico Plans
11/16/2016Ford Motor Co. CEO Mark Fields tells reporters the company won’t reduce its investment plans in Mexico even if president-elect Donald Trump makes good on his threat to impose a 35% import tariff on vehicles made there.
Faraday Future Suspends Work on EV Plant in Nevada
11/16/2016California-based startup Faraday Future Inc. has suspended site work on its $1 billion electric-car factory in Nevada.