NEWS

PSA in Talks to Add Another Partner

10/9/2013

PSA Peugeot Citroen acknowledges it is discussing new partnerships and their "financial implications," according to media reports.

PSA Confirms Search for New Partner

10/9/2013

PSA Peugeot Citroen acknowledges it is discussing new partnerships and their "financial implications," according to media reports.

A123 Shifts Focus to Batteries for Hybrids

10/9/2013

Battery maker A123 Systems LLC, which went bankrupt last year after betting heavily on an electric vehicle market that didn't develop, is turning to supplying smaller batteries for hybrid vehicles instead, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Alabama Dealer To Chair NADA Next Year

10/9/2013

The National Automobile Dealers Assn. has chosen Forrest McConnell, a Honda-Acura dealer in Montgomery, Ala., to chair the trade group in 2014.

U.S. Surpassed by China in Net Oil Imports

10/9/2013

Last month China surpassed the U.S. to become the world's largest net oil importer, the U.S.

China Overtakes U.S. as World’s Biggest Oil Importer

10/9/2013

China has surpassed the U.S. to become the world's largest net oil importer, the U.S.

Norway’s Best-Selling Car: Tesla Model S Electric

10/9/2013

Norwegians bought more than 600 Tesla Model S electric sedans last month, making the car the country's top-selling passenger vehicle, according to OFV, an Oslo-based roadway special interest group.

Court Voids Nissan’s “Taxi of Tomorrow” Deal

10/9/2013

A New York Supreme Court judge has tossed out the $1 billion contract that gave Nissan Motor Co. exclusive rights to supply New York City with taxicabs for the next 10 years.

Honda Launches U.S. Hybrid Resurgence

10/9/2013

Honda Motor Co. describes the introduction of its 2014 Accord Hybrid sedan on Oct. 31 as the first salvo in the company's battle to reclaim hybrid leadership in the U.S. from Toyota Motor Corp.

Cadillac Could Expand Escalade Brand

10/9/2013

General Motors Co. says it might use the Escalade moniker from its fullsize Cadillac SUV on a new lineup of Cadillacs that includes a large crossover.