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Ghosn Signals “Massive” Plan for Mitsubishi Motors
10/10/2016Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says the two companies will unveil a “massive” business plan later this year to integrate Mitsubishi Motors Corp. into their alliance.
BMW Adds Functions to Connected Service Apps
10/7/2016BMW AG is adding several new features to the Connected Services platform it launched earlier this year.
Report: Takata Mulls U.S. Bankruptcy Filing
10/7/2016Takata Corp. is considering filing for bankruptcy in the U.S. to help resolve its liabilities for the recall of some 100 million airbag inflators that have killed at least 14 people, sources tell The Wall Street Journal.
AMG Developing Second Hybrid Model, Mulls Full EV
10/7/2016A week after Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit confirmed plans for its first AMG-badged hybrid vehicle, AMG boss Tobias Moers says at least one more hybrid is in the works and that a future full electric model is likely too.
Mercedes-Benz Posts Any-Month Sales Record
10/7/2016Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz brand reports that its worldwide sales in September jumped 12% to 211,300 vehicles.
BMW, Toyota, Allianz Partner with Nauto on AI Technology
10/7/2016Insurer Allianz along with BMW, Toyota and an unidentified third carmaker have agreed to license artificial intelligence technology from Nauto, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based startup.
Audi, VW Models to Be Recalled for Fuel Leaks
10/7/2016Volkswagen AG is launching three recalls in the U.S. to fix potential fuel leak problems in 281,400 Audi and VW brand vehicles.
Denso Invests in Artificial Intelligence Startup
10/7/2016Denso Corp. Inc. says it is making an unspecified investment in Thinci Inc., an El Dorado Hills, Calif.-based startup that specializes in “deep learning” and other artificial intelligence technologies.
Incentive Spending Surges in U.S. Pickup Truck Market
10/7/2016Trucks are driving the American car market, but it’s not entirely because pickups are so inherently popular.
VW Says It Won’t Sell Any Brands
10/7/2016Volkswagen AG Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch says the company has no plan to sell a brand or issue stock to help pay for liability costs associated with its diesel emission cheating scandal.