NEWS

Daimler Debuts Licensed Self-Driving Truck in Nevada

5/6/2015

Daimler AG has unveiled its first self-driving highway truck, the Freightliner Inspiration, and declared it licensed and ready to take to the roads of Nevada.

Dongfeng-FAW Merger Ahead?

5/6/2015

Dongfeng Motor Group and FAW Group Corp. may be heading toward a merger, according to the China Daily.

BMW Posts 21% Gain in Quarterly Pretax Profit

5/6/2015

BMW AG's revenue in the first quarter climbed 15% to €20.9 billion.

VW to Ponder New Leadership Structure

5/6/2015

Volkswagen AG's top leadership will hold a special meeting in June to consider changes in VW's management structure and possible brand alignment, an unnamed supervisor board member tells Reuters.

Ford Brooms Top Managers at Chicago Plant

5/6/2015

Ford Motor Co. has replaced several senior managers at its Chicago Assembly plant after a federal investigation found evidence of widespread sexual harassment and racial discrimination there, the Times of Northwest Indiana reports.

U.S. Reviews FCA’s Sun Visor Wiring Recall

5/5/2015

A recall last year to fix a short circuit problem that could cause headliner fires in 2011-2014 model Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs may not have been effective.

U.S. Clears Plan for ZF-TRW Merger

5/5/2015

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved ZV Friedrichshafen AG's €11 billion ($12.4 billion) acquisition of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

VW Creates Holding Company for Its Commercial Truck Operations

5/5/2015

Volkswagen AG has set up Truck & Bus GmbH, a new subsidiary that owns the company's controlling stakes in heavy-duty truckmakers MAN SE and Scania AB.

Conti Camera System Offers 360° View for Parking Assist

5/5/2015

Continental AG has unveiled a prototype system that uses four cameras to give drivers a 360 view of their car's surroundings during parking maneuvers.

Magna Forms Body/Chassis Venture in China

5/5/2015

Magna International Inc. and Chongqing Xingqiaorui are forming a joint venture to supply body and chassis components to carmakers in China.