NEWS

Suzuki Sells Its 1.5% in VW to Porsche SE

9/28/2015

Suzuki Motor Corp. reports its has sold its 1.5% equity in Volkswagen AG to Porsche Automobil Holding SE.

FCA Labor Pact with UAW Runs into Stiff Opposition

9/28/2015

The proposed four-year contract between the United Auto Workers union and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is being soundly rejected in early ratification votes, Reuters reports.

Rolls-Royce Phantom to Get Aluminum Chassis

9/28/2015

The next Phantom ultra-luxury sedan from BMW AG's Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unit will ride on a new aluminum-based architecture, Automobile reports.

Honda Mulls Next Steps for Motorcycle-Car Concept

9/28/2015

Honda Motor Co. plans to further develop its unusual half-motorcycle/half-car Project 2&4 concept vehicle, Top Gear reports.

Hyundai Will Recall 470,000 Sonata Sedans in U.S.

9/25/2015

Hyundai Motor Co. is preparing to recall 2011-2012 model Sonata midsize sedans in the U.S. to inspect and perhaps replace major engine components.

Volvo Breaks Ground for U.S. Factory

9/25/2015

Volvo Car Group has begun construction of its first American assembly plant, which is expected to begin operations by the end of 2018.

VW Names Mueller CEO, Unveils Major Restructuring Plan

9/25/2015

As expected, Volkswagen AG's supervisory board has named Matthias Mueller, 62, who previously headed its Porsche unit, as the group's new CEO, effective immediately.

VW Rigged Diesel Tests on 2.8 Million Cars in Germany

9/25/2015

Germany's transport ministry says Volkswagen AG cheated on emission tests covering about 2.8 million vehicles in the country.

Ford Shows Aluminum-Bodied Super-Duty Pickup

9/25/2015

Ford Motor Co. says its 2017 F-Series Super Duty pickup truck will set new benchmarks for capability, performance and efficiency.

Mitsubishi Recalls Lancers for Potential Fuel Leaks

9/25/2015

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is recalling 1,500 turbocharged Lancer and Lancer Evolution sedans built in the last two model years to fix a problem that could cause a fuel tank leak and trigger a fire, according to the U.S.