NEWS

BAIC, Daimler Ready to Finalize Equity Deal

11/18/2013

Daimler AG and BAIC Motor Co. will sign a new strategic cooperation agreement on Tuesday to complete Daimler's plan to buy 12% of the Chinese carmaker.

BMW’s Bets on Carbon Fiber

11/18/2013

BMW AG expects to sell only about 10,000 of its new €35,000 electric i3 city car next year.

Fiat Says “No” to Italy Auto Show

11/18/2013

Fiat SpA says it won't participate in next year's Italian auto show in Milan because of the country's continuing auto sales slump.

Italy’s Auto Show Moves to Milan

11/15/2013

Italy's national auto show will relocate to Milan next year, Automotive News Europe reports.

Report: PSA May Sell Faurecia

11/15/2013

PSA Peugeot Citroen is considering the sale of its 57% stake in its Faurecia parts unit as part of a proposed equity tie-up with China's Dongfeng Motor Group, according to Reuters.

Honda Updates Its Electric Unicycle

11/15/2013

Honda Motor Co. will exhibit a lower, lighter version of its Uni-Cub electric scooter a the Tokyo auto show at the end of November.

A Tesla Truck? Don't Bet Against It

11/15/2013

Tesla Motors Co. CEO Elon Musk says he plans to develop a luxury electric pickup truck based on the best-selling Ford F-150 and introduce it in about five years.

U.S. Traffic Fatalities Rose 3% Last Year

11/15/2013

Fatalities on American highways grew to 33,600 last year from 32,500 in 2011, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Volkswagen to Recall More than 2.6 Million Vehicles

11/14/2013

Volkswagen AG says it will conduct three global recalls to fix possible fuel leaks, electrical glitches and transmission problems in 2.64 million of its cars, pickup trucks and SUVs.

VW to Fix Flaws in More Than 2.6 Million Vehicles

11/14/2013

Volkswagen AG is preparing to remedy fuel leaks, electrical faults and transmission problems in 2.64 million of its Audi, SEAT, Skoda and VW vehicles.