NEWS

Lincoln Opens Its First Dealerships in China

11/7/2014

Ford Motor Co. has opened its first three Lincoln brand dealerships in China.

Tesla Reports Record Deliveries as Losses Deepen

11/7/2014

Tesla Motors Inc. delivered a record 7,800 Model S electric sedans in the third quarter, up 42% from July-September 2013.

Hyundai, Kia Aim for 25% Fuel Economy Boost by 2020

11/7/2014

Hyundai Motor Co. and its Kia Motors Corp. affiliate are vowing to improve their fleet average fuel economy 25% in six years.

Takata Deepens Loss Estimate as Airbag Crisis Grows

11/7/2014

Takata Corp. now expects to lose 25 billion yen ($218 million) in the current fiscal year ending March 31 because of expanding recalls of its faulty airbag inflators.

Ex-Ferrari Chief to Head Alitalia

11/7/2014

Luca di Montezemolo Luca di Montezemolo, who headed Ferrari SpA for 23 years before resigning last month, has been chosen to chair the company being formed by the merger of Italy's troubled Alitalia airlines and Emirates-based Etihad Airways, according to Il Messaggero.

BMW-Toyota Sports Car Project on Schedule

11/7/2014

Design study BMW AG tells Bloomberg News that plans with Toyota Motor Corp. to co-develop a sports car are on schedule and have moved from a technical feasibility study to the concept stage.

Ford’s Sales in China Shrink 1%

11/7/2014

Ford Motor Co. sold 93,200 vehicles in China last month compared with 94,100 units in October 2013.

Report Says Takata Hid Tests Showing Airbag Defect

11/7/2014

Takata Corp. conducted secret tests a decade ago that confirmed some of its airbag inflators could crack when triggered.

Honda Expands Takata Airbag Recall

11/7/2014

Honda Motor Co. has broadened a recall launched in July to replace defective airbag inflators in about 5 million vehicles sold in 13 high-humidity states and territories.

Lincoln Opens Its First Dealerships in China

11/6/2014

Ford Motor Co. has opened its first three Lincoln brand dealerships in China.