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Ford to Exit Japan, Indonesia
1/25/2016Ford Motor Co. says in an e-mailed statement it will abandon sales operations in Japan and Indonesia by the end of 2016 because of poor growth prospects in both countries.
Bosch Touts “Active” Gas Pedal
1/25/2016Robert Bosch GmbH says its new “active” accelerator pedal can help drivers reduce fuel consumption by as much as 7% and alert them to potential safety risks.
Chinese Owners to Show Apollo Supercar Concept in Geneva
1/25/2016Consolidated Ideal TeamVenture, which earlier this month bought German-based Gumpert GmbH and renamed it Apollo Automobil GmbH, plans to unveil a new Apollo concept vehicle at the Geneva auto show.
VW Probe into Diesel Scandal Cites “Culture of Secrecy”
1/25/2016The fact that Volkswagen AG developed software to cheat diesel emission tests was widely known within the company’s engine development group, according to Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
JCI to Acquire Tyco International?
1/25/2016Johnson Controls Inc. is in advanced talks to buy fire protection and security systems provider Tyco International plc, sources tell The Wall Street Journal.
Global Light-Vehicle Market to Grow 4% This Year
1/25/2016Sales of light vehicles will rise to a record 92.6 million worldwide this year from 89.2 million in 2015, according to LMC Automotive.
Takata to Seek Aid, May Partner with Rival on Airbag Inflators
1/25/2016Takata Corp. is preparing to launch a sweeping new strategy to survive ever-expanding recalls of its faulty airbag inflators, Reuters reports.
Detroit Auto Show Reports 815,600 Attendees
1/25/2016The 2016 Detroit auto show, which closed Sunday evening, says the event drew 5,100 media and 815,600 public visitors during its two-week run.
Report: Head of Apple’s Electric Car Project is Quitting
1/25/2016Steve Zadesky, who launched Apple Inc.’s secretive electric car project two years ago, says he is leaving the company, sources tell The Wall Street Journal.
NHTSA Expands Takata Airbag Recalls After 10th Death Reported
1/22/2016The 10th fatality linked to an exploding Takata Corp. airbag inflator has prompted the U.S. to add 5 million more vehicles to the 19 million already being recalled to fix the defect.