NEWS

Toyota Postpones Lexus Production in China

7/21/2015

Toyota Motor Corp. is likely to delay plans to build Lexus luxury cars in China until at least 2018 because of the cooling market, company sources in Beijing tell Reuters.

German Carmakers Poised to Buy Nokia’s Digital Mapping Service

7/21/2015

Audi, BMW and Daimler have agreed in principle to buy HERE, the Nokia Corp. digital mapping service, for more than €2.5 billion, according to media reports.

Tata: Branding Nano As “Cheap” Was a Mistake

7/21/2015

Former Tata Motors Ltd. Chairman Ratan Tata says it was a mistake to promote the company's ultra-low-price Nano sedan as a "cheap" car.

U.S. Highway Bill Offers Mild Safety Regulation Reform

7/21/2015

The long-delayed federal highway funding bill is heading for Senate approval with only a modest increase in regulatory powers, Automotive News notes.

VW Establishes New Truck Headquarters

7/21/2015

Volkswagen Group is setting up a central headquarters for its new Truck & Bus GmbH unit in Brunswick, Germany.

New Infiniti Hatchback Breaks Cover

7/21/2015

Nissan Motor Co.'s Infiniti arm has released the first official photo of its Q30 compact hatchback after images were leaked online earlier today.

TomTom, Bosch Go High-Def on Driverless Maps

7/21/2015

TomTom International BV and Robert Bosch GmbH have begun testing high-definition digital maps in parts of Germany and the U.S.

Sporty Encore on Tap for Buick

7/21/2015

General Motors Co. will add a more powerful version of its Buick Encore small crossover this autumn with the top-end Sport Touring model.

Ford Debuts $60,000-Plus Pickup Truck

7/21/2015

Ford Motor Co. will reintroduce its top-end Limited trim level for the F-150 fullsize pickup truck as a 2016 model this winter.

Nissan Reevaluates Racing Program After Poor Showing at Le Mans

7/21/2015

Nissan Motor Co. executives are meeting in Japan this week to decide whether the company should continue its LMP1 racing program, Sportscar365 reports.