NEWS

Ford in Talks to Make Self-Driving Cars for Google

12/22/2015

Ford Motor Co. has been in lengthy talks about supplying next-generation autonomous vehicles to Google Inc., and a deal could be announced in January at CES in Las Vegas.

VW Will Continue to Pay Ex-CEO Winterkorn Through 2016

12/22/2015

Volkswagen AG will continue to pay former CEO Martin Winterkorn until his old employee contract expires at the end of 2016, according to multiple media reports.

Pep Boys Favors New Icahn Bid Over Bridgestone Offer

12/21/2015

Investor Carl Icahn has outbid tiremaker Bridgestone Corp. in the latest round of offers from the two companies to acquire aftermarket parts and service chain Pep Boys.

U.S. Fines BMW $40 Million for Tardy Recalls

12/21/2015

BMW AG has been fined $40 million for failing to recall Mini two-door hardtops that flunked U.S. crash tests.

Daimler Names New Mercedes Chief for U.S.

12/21/2015

Daimler AG has named Dietmar Exler to become CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA on Jan. 1.

Chevy Leads List of Most Searched Vehicles

12/21/2015

Four of the vehicles most searched by people on Google this year were Chevrolets, led by the 2016 Malibu midsize car.

Honda to Emphasize Truck Features in New Ridgeline

12/21/2015

Honda Motor Co. says its next-generation Ridgeline midsize pickup truck will look more like a traditional truck and be better suited to how buyers use such vehicles.

Average U.S. Gasoline Price Drops Below $2

12/21/2015

The average retail price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. has slipped to $1.998, according to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report.

Lear Readies "Smart" Seat Technology

12/21/2015

Lear Corp. is developing a self-adjusting seat—featuring biometric sensors similar to those on the latest wearable devices—that measures and automatically adapts itself to an occupant’s size.

Next Renault Megane RS to get Downsized 300-hp Engine

12/21/2015

Renault SA’s next-generation Megane RS hot hatchback will be powered by an updated version of the carmaker’s turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine.