NEWS

New “Skip Fire” Cylinder Deactivation Could Launch by 2020

9/16/2015

A next-generation cylinder deactivation system being developed by Tula Technology Inc. could arrive in a production vehicle by 2020, company officials say.

Renault to Supply Electric Motors for Daimler EVs

9/16/2015

The next-generation of Daimler AG's Smart ForTwo and ForFour electric vehicles will use electric motors supplied by Renault SA, the companies announced today at the Frankfurt auto show.

Opel Reiterates Profitability Goal for 2016

9/16/2015

General Motors Co. affirms confidence in restoring profitability in Europe next year in spite of continued losses.

BMW Chief Says He Is Okay After Fainting Spell

9/16/2015

BMW AG CEO Harald Krueger tells Bild he feels fine after fainting shortly after beginning a press conference on Tuesday at the Frankfurt auto show.

Car Sales in Europe Rise 10% in July, 12% in August

9/16/2015

Registrations of new passenger vehicles across Europe continued to grow through July and August, hiking sales for the first eight months of 2015 by 9% to 9.38 million units, according to industry association ACEA.

FCA, UAW Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

9/16/2015

The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year labor contract with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV.

Honda Trims Sales Forecast for Japan

9/15/2015

Honda Motor Co. now expects to sell 725,000 cars in Japan in the fiscal year that began April, down from 788,200 units delivered in the previous 12-month period, The Nikkei reports.

Jaguar Reveals F-Pace Crossover

9/15/2015

Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. took the wraps off its first crossover/SUV, the F-Pace, at the Frankfurt auto show on Tuesday.

Adaptive Steering Turns New Ford Models

9/15/2015

Ford Motor Co. is launching a new variable-ratio steering system on several 2016 vehicles this autumn, starting with certain models of the Ford Edge crossover vehicle.

Porsche Shows High-Powered EV Concept

9/15/2015

Porsche AG unveiled a futuristic, all-electric sports car concept today at the Frankfurt auto show.