NEWS

Ford CEO Fields Earned $18.6 Million in 2014

3/30/2015

Ford Motor Co. paid Mark Fields, who took over as its CEO last July, $18.6 million in 2014.

Geely Chairman Faults China’s Auto Industry Partnerships

3/30/2015

China's practice of forcing foreign carmakers to operate through 50:50 ventures with domestic producers isn't helping the country's auto industry, declares Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.

LG Chem to Supply Batteries for Daimler’s Smart Brand

3/30/2015

LG Chem says it has been selected as the sole battery cell supplier for the next-generation electric versions of Daimler AG's Smart minicars due in 2016.

Fraunhofer Sets Up Test Center for High-Voltage Batteries

3/30/2015

A new facility to develop performance guidelines and test procedures for high-voltage batteries used in electric vehicles has been opened by the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF in Darmstadt, Germany.

Tesla Scrambles to Fix Marketing Miscues in China

3/30/2015

Tesla Motors Inc. is adjusting the marketing of its Model S electric sedans in China after several missteps.

Ford Unleashes Focus RS Hot Hatch in North America

3/28/2015

Ford Motor Co. is finally bringing its high-performance Focus RS five-door hatch to North America.

Mercedes Plans a Pickup Truck

3/28/2015

Daimler AG is developing a stylish light-duty pickup truck that could be introduced in global markets about five years from now, according to The Wall Street Journal.

TRW Unveils a Better Buckle

3/28/2015

TRW's new buckle (left) is smaller and easier to make.

BBC Sacks Jeremy Clarkson as Top Gear Host

3/28/2015

The BBC has fired Jeremy Clarkson, the outspoken co-host of its hugely popular Top Gear auto enthusiast TV show.

PSA to Keep 3-Cylinder Engine Production in France

3/27/2015

PSA Peugeot Citroen says it will expand 3-cylinder engine capacity in France rather than add it in Spain.