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Alfa Romeo Reclaims Nurburgring Sedan Record
9/13/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Alfa Romeo unit has set a track record for a production sedan at Germany’s Nurburgring Nordschleife course with a Giulia Quadrifoglio equipped with an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission.
OPEC Says Oil Glut Will Grow Next Year
9/12/2016Oil production outside the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has been higher than expected, suggesting the global glut of petroleum will continue well into 2017, the cartel says.
PSA Plans U.S. Car-Sharing Scheme with Bollore
9/12/2016PSA Group and French car-share provider Bollore Group intends to offer a car-sharing service in Los Angeles and other cities, says CEO Carlos Tavares.
Report: Apple Trims Autonomous-Car Project Staff
9/12/2016Apple Inc. has shelved parts of its secret “Titan” autonomous vehicle project and laid off “dozens” of employees assigned to it, sources tell The New York Times.
Alfa Romeo Drops U.S. Ad Agency After 6 Months
9/12/2016Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Alfa Romeo unit has dismissed the U.S. ad agency, DDB Chicago, it hired in March, Advertising Age reports.
Parlez-Vous Citroen?
9/12/2016PSA Group’s Citroen unit has launched a new website that chronicles the history of the 97-year-old brand and its vehicles.
Stanley Sees a Riveting Future for Mixed-Material Parts
9/12/2016Stanley Engineered Fastenings (SEF) is expanding the capabilities of its North American headquarters in Troy, Mich., to include the company’s self-piercing rivet technology for aluminum and mixed-material parts applications that carmakers are adopting to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency.
Audi Bolsters Links with Three Chinese Tech Giants
9/12/2016On Sunday Audi AG signed memorandums of understanding with China’s biggest tech leaders to help accelerate development of self-driving car technologies and advanced mobility services in the market.
VIEWPOINT | THE WORLD MOBILITY LEADERSHIP FORUM
9/12/2016This month Detroit is hosting the World Mobility Leadership Forum, an invitational event featuring major thought leaders who will present their views about the challenges and opportunities in mobility presented by this new era in the auto industry.
Ford Buys Van-Sharing Startup, Backs Bike-Sharing
9/12/2016Ford Motor Co.’s Smart Mobility LLC unit has agreed to buy Chariot Transit Inc., a San Francisco-based private shuttle service, for an undisclosed amount.