NEWS

Ford Plans Major R&D Center in India

5/26/2015

Ford Motor Co. is likely to spend 40 million-50 million rupees ($629 million-$786 million) to build a major vehicle research and development center in Chennai, India, sources tell the Economic Times.

Daimler to Partner with Qualcomm on Connected Car Technologies

5/26/2015

Daimler AG and Qualcomm Technologies Inc. have agreed to co-develop and implement several connected-car technologies, including wireless chargers for cell phones and electric vehicles.

VW to Review Global Ad Agency Work

5/26/2015

Volkswagen AG is preparing a global media agency review, according to Advertising Age, which cites unnamed sources.

Ohio State, Honda Seek More Partners for Simulation Lab

5/22/2015

Ohio State University says it is looking for researchers and additional industry partners for its Simulation Innovation and Modeling Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Daimler Plans €1.2 Billion Expansion at Two German Plants

5/22/2015

Daimler AG has announced two investment programs to update operations at German factories in Berlin and Bremen.

Fiat, Ford Resume Production in Turkey

5/22/2015

Joint venture factories that make Fiat and Ford vehicles in Turkey restored production today after a week of labor disruptions, Reuters reports.

Jeep Returns to Tokyo Auto Show

5/22/2015

Jeep plans to exhibit at the Tokyo auto show in October, marking the first time since 2007 that an American brand has participated in the event, Automotive News reports.

Mitsubishi, Mazda, Subaru Add 715,000 Cars to Takata Recalls

5/22/2015

Mitsubishi, Mazda and Subaru plan to recall a combined 715,000 vehicles worldwide to replace Takata Corp. airbag inflators that could explode when triggered, Reuters reports.

Audi Reconfirms 3 New SUVs, Including Full Electric Model

5/22/2015

Audi AG says it is moving forward with plans to launch three new SUV/crossover models in the next five years as it tries to oust rival BMW AG to become the global sales leader of luxury vehicles. "We have big plans," CEO Rupert Stadler tells shareholders.