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SUVs Lure Hybrid, EV Owners
4/22/2015The ratio of hybrid and electric vehicle owners in the U.S. who traded in their cars for a traditionally powered vehicle has climbed to a record 55% so far this year from only 40% in 2012, according to online car-buying service Edmunds.com.
Favorite Car Tech: Anti-Collision Features
4/22/2015The technologies consumers want most in their next vehicle relate to crash avoidance, according to a first-time poll by J.D. Power and Associates.
VW May Link with Chinese Partner for Low-Cost Car Project
4/22/2015Volkswagen AG is considering a partnership with Great Wall Automobile Holding Co. to develop a low-cost car for China and other emerging markets, Manager Magazin reports.
Study Calls for Continuing Federal Support for EVs
4/22/2015A report by the National Research Council urges continued government aid to help build a U.S. market for electric and plug-in vehicles.
Osram to Focus on Automotive Lighting
4/22/2015Osram GmbH appears to be preparing to spin off its €2 billion general lamp business so it can concentrate on its more profitable automotive and specialty lighting operations.
Volvo Truck to Replace CEO Persson
4/22/2015AB Volvo is replacing Olof Persson, its president and CEO for four years, with Martin Lundstedt, who currently holds those jobs with rival commercial truckmaker Scania Group.
Lincoln May Bring Back Real Names for Its Cars
4/22/2015Ford Motor Co.'s Lincoln brand may be ready to phase out its cryptic three-letter model names and revive the use of actual words, says Automotive News.
Mexico Overtakes China in Auto Investment
4/22/2015Foreign direct investment in Mexico's auto industry has surpassed the same type of investment in China, a Financial Times analysis shows.
Harley-Davidson Trims Production
4/21/2015Harley-Davidson Inc. says it will ship about 85,000 motorcycles in April-June 6,000 fewer than originally planned to help reduce dealer inventories.
Toyota Targets 30% Hybrid Sales in China
4/21/2015Toyota Motor Corp. aims to boost hybrid-car sales in China to 30% of its overall volume there by 2020, The Nikkei reports.