NEWS

PACE Award Nominees Announced

10/12/2015

Automotive News has announced the list of finalists for the 2016 PACE Awards (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence). The group includes 28 technologies from 21 different suppliers in seven countries.

Mercedes to Add Coupe-Like C-Class Sedan?

10/12/2015

Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz unit is developing a sedan with coupe-like styling that could be introduced by 2020, reports Auto Bild.

Winterkorn to Quit Remaining VW Posts

10/12/2015

Former Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn is preparing to resign from his other senior jobs with the company, according to multiple media reports in Germany.

Ford Sales in China Jump 61%

10/12/2015

Ford Motor Co. reports its wholesale volume in China in September jumped 69% to 96,100 units.

Motorcycle Makers Team Up on Connectivity

10/12/2015

BMW, Honda and Yamaha have announced plans to jointly study and develop connected vehicle technologies for motorcycles and other two-wheeled vehicles.

Former Fiat Brand Chief in U.S. Quits

10/12/2015

Jason Stoicevich has resigned at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV after losing his job earlier this month as head of the Fiat brand in North America and being assigned to fleet operations and small-business sales in the region, Automotive News reports.

Hyundai Revs Up Veloster Concept

10/12/2015

Hyundai Motor Co. is teaming up with Chicago-based tuner Blood Type Racing on a souped-up version of its Veloster hatchback.

California Wants VW Diesel Fix Plan by Nov. 20

10/12/2015

The state of California confirms it has demanded that Volkswagen AG present it with a plan by Nov. 20 to repair diesel-powered cars the company rigged to cheat emission tests.

UAW Sends New FCA Contract to Workers for Vote

10/12/2015

As expected, United Auto Workers union leaders on Friday approved a new, tentative labor agreement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV.

Fiat Prepares to Launch Budget Brand in Europe

10/12/2015

Chrysler Fiat Automobiles NV hopes its new entry-level small car line will create a new European market segment affordable compacts when the brand's first sedan goes on sale in Turkey in November, Automotive News Europe reports.