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Ford, GM Run into SUV Production Snags
10/21/2019Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co. are struggling with manufacturing problems with their popular—and competing—Chevy Blazer and Ford Explorer SUVs.
Hyundai Names New U.S. Marketing Chief
10/21/2019Hyundai Motor America has appointed Angela Zepeda, who had been a managing partner for the carmaker’s advertising agency, chief marketing officer for its U.S. operations.
Magna Launches Electric Drive Factory in China
10/21/2019Magna International Inc. has opened a factory in Shanghai to make integrated electric drive systems for Volkswagen AG vehicles built in China and Europe.
Carmakers to Test Blockchain Payment Tech
10/21/2019Next month BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Renault will begin testing a blockchain-based identification system for automatic payments for parking and road tolls.
New Soul EV’s U.S. Launch Delayed
10/21/2019Supplier shortages have caused Kia Motors Corp. to push back the introduction of the electric variant of the redesigned Soul crossover vehicle from this year until at least 2021.
Total’s CEO Questions EU Battery Project
10/21/2019The head of energy giant Total SA says the company hasn’t decided whether to participate in Europe’s effort to develop its own battery industry for electric cars.
Mustang-Inspired EV Crossover to Get RWD Option?
10/21/2019Ford Motor Co.’s upcoming “Mustang-inspired” all-electric crossover vehicle may be offered with multiple motor and battery variants.
Hyundai Touts AI-Based Cruise Control
10/21/2019Hyundai Motor Co. has developed what it calls the world's first adaptive cruise control system to use machine learning to tailor responses to driver behavior.
Autobahn Speed Limit Proposal Fails
10/21/2019Germany's parliament voted four-to-one against a proposal that would have set a maximum speed limit of 81 mph on the country's autobahn.
BMW Seeks More Partners in Mobility Venture
10/21/2019BMW CEO Oliver Zipse says his company and partner Daimler AG are eager for more partners and brands to join their Jurbey joint mobility services business.