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Suzuki Factories Idled by Supplier Plant Explosion
6/2/2016Suzuki Motor Corp. is halting production at three assembly plants in Japan until Monday because of a shortage of brake components, Reuters reports.
Six Carmakers to Recall 2.5 Million Takata Airbag Inflators
6/2/2016Another six vehicle producers have announced new recalls in the U.S. to replace 2.5 million potentially dangerous airbag inflators made by Takata Corp.
Renault-Nissan to Add 300 Tech Experts
6/2/2016The Renault-Nissan alliance plans to hire at least 300 software engineers and other technical experts this month, Bloomberg News reports.
Ferrari V-8 Named International Engine of the Year
6/2/2016Ferrari’s 3.9-liter twin-turbo V-8 has been selected this year’s International Engine of the Year by a panel of 62 journalists from 31 countries, marking the first time anything larger than a six cylinder mill has won the title since 2006.
Subaru to Offer Long-Range Remote Start Systems
6/2/2016Orlando, Fla.-based VoxHirschmann Corp. says it has won a contract to supply its long-range remote start system to Subaru Corp., which will offer the technology as an option on its Forester, Legacy and Outback models.
Disrupted Toyota Plants Resume Production in Japan
6/2/2016Several Toyota Motor Corp. assembly plants that were idled in Japan on Monday by an explosion at a supplier facility will be back online today, the company says.
Uber Picks Up $3.5 Billion from Saudi Arabia
6/2/2016Saudi Arabia’s sovereign investment fund has agreed to spend $3.5 billion on ride-hailing service provider Uber Technologies Inc.
VW Will Help Launch Gett Ride-Hailing Service in Europe
6/2/2016Volkswagen AG, which a week ago invested $300 million in Israeli-based ride-hailing provider Gett, says the two companies are partnering to launch Gett services in Berlin and several other large cities in Germany and other European countries next year.
Michigan Launches “Planet M” Mobility Campaign
6/2/2016The state of Michigan aims to make itself a center of personal mobility through a new initiative called Planet M.
No Free Supercharging for Tesla Model 3 Buyers
6/2/2016Tesla Motors Inc. has been giving owners of its $76,500 Model S and $83,000 Model X electric cars unlimited free access to its Supercharger quick-charge stations.