Daimler Debuts Licensed Self-Driving Truck in Nevada
5/6/2015Daimler 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?
5/6/2015Dongfeng 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
5/6/2015BMW AG's revenue in the first quarter climbed 15% to €20.9 billion.
VW to Ponder New Leadership Structure
5/6/2015Volkswagen 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
5/6/2015Ford 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
5/5/2015A 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
5/5/2015The 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
5/5/2015Volkswagen 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
5/5/2015Continental 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
5/5/2015Magna International Inc. and Chongqing Xingqiaorui are forming a joint venture to supply body and chassis components to carmakers in China.