Renault May Offer Kwid Crossover in Iran
7/21/2015Renault SA tells Reuters the carmaker's new India-made Kwid small crossover vehicle would be a "good match" for the Iranian market, now that economic sanctions against the country are being lifted.
FCA’s Former Quality Chief Joins Apple
7/20/2015Doug Betts, who quit as the head of global quality for Fiat Chrysler Automobile NV last October, joined Apple Inc. this month, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Driverless-Car Test City Opened in Michigan
7/20/2015The University of Michigan's Mobility Transformation Center (MTC) on Monday officially opened its new Mcity campus in Ann Arbor, Mich.
NHTSA Reviews Safety Practices for Self-Driving Cars
7/20/2015The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is searching for possible conflicts between federal vehicle safety standards and the impending rollout of hands-free driving systems from General Motors, Tesla and others.
GM Ignition Switch Fund Approves 3 More Injury Payments
7/20/2015The fund set up to compensate victims of defective General Motors Co. ignition switches has agreed to offer three more payments for relatively minor injuries, bringing the total eligible claims in that category to 248.
Volkswagen Brand Sales Fall in China
7/20/2015Volkswagen Group reports its VW brand saw deliveries of passenger cars shrink nearly 7% to 1.30 million in the first half of 2015.
Report: Audi Offers Aid to China Dealers
7/20/2015Audi AG is offering some 1.2 billion yuan ($193 million) to its dealers in China to offset the financial burden of slowing sales growth, sources tell Bloomberg News.
Chevy to Expand Crossover Lineup
7/20/2015General Motors Co. is developing a new Chevrolet midsize crossover vehicle that will be positioned between its current Equinox compact and Traverse fullsize models, Automotive News reports.
Shelby Celebrates Golden Anniversary of F1A Championship with New Models
7/20/2015Carroll Shelby International Inc.'s Shelby American unit is launching a new Cobra Daytona Coupe to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the company's first Formula One manufacturer's title.
Tesla’s Zero to Ludicrous Mode
7/20/2015Tesla Motors Inc. is introducing two new versions of its Model S electric sedan and added an ultra-high performance option to the top-end P85D Model S.