NEWS

Judge: Tesla Violated Federal Labor Laws

9/30/2019

Last year Tesla Inc. repeatedly violated federal labor law, according to a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge in California.

Koenigsegg Breaks Own Speed/Braking Record

9/27/2019

Sweden’s Koenigsegg AB says its Regera hybrid-electric supercar has set a new record to go from zero-to-400 kph (249 mph) and back to zero with a time of 31.5 seconds, breaking the mark it set two years earlier by 1.8 seconds.

Nissan Recalls 1.1 Million Faulty Backup Cameras

9/27/2019

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 1.2 million vehicles in the U.S. whose backup cameras may not display an image when they should.

Tesla Assembles Its First EV in China

9/27/2019

Tesla Inc.’s new assembly plant in Shanghai has produced its first Model 3 electric sedan body, the Shanghai Daily reports.

Carmakers, Justice Dept. to Meet on Emissions Antitrust Probe

9/27/2019

Four carmakers who struck a deal with California in July on future emission rules will meet next week with the U.S. Dept. of Justice, which says the pact may violate antitrust laws.

Uber, EVgo Team Up on Electric Rides

9/27/2019

Uber Technologies Inc. and electric car charging network EVgo Services LLC have agreed to work together to increase the use of EVs among the ride-hailing firm’s drivers.

Land Rover Readies Remote Off-Road Tech

9/27/2019

Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. is developing remote-control capabilities for low-speed off-road maneuvers that could eventually be offered in the all-new Defender SUV that’s due to bow next year, Autocar reports.  

VW Close to Decision on New Plant in Turkey

9/27/2019

Volkswagen AG says it may finalize plans within two weeks to build a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) assembly plant in Turkey.

Bidding War for Osram Heats Up

9/27/2019

Osram Licht AG says it expects a new offer by Advent International and Bain Capital to acquire the Munich-based lighting systems supplier.

First Toyota Female Plant Manager Will Retire

9/27/2019

Millie Marshall, Toyota Motor Corp.'s first female plant president, is retiring after a 28-year career with the carmaker.