PACE Award Nominees Announced
10/12/2015Automotive 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?
10/12/2015Daimler 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
10/12/2015Former 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%
10/12/2015Ford Motor Co. reports its wholesale volume in China in September jumped 69% to 96,100 units.
Motorcycle Makers Team Up on Connectivity
10/12/2015BMW, 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
10/12/2015Jason 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
10/12/2015Hyundai 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
10/12/2015The 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
10/12/2015As 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
10/12/2015Chrysler 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.