NEWS

Japan’s Carmakers Team Up on EV Charging Network

7/30/2013

Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Toyota have pledged help fund a $1 billion government program in Japan to promote the use of electric vehicles.

Toyota Financial Services Chief Borst to Retire

7/30/2013

George Borst, a 28-year veteran of Toyota Motor Corp. who has been CEO of the company's U.S. auto lending arm for 16 years, will step down on Oct. 1.

Siemens to Fire CEO This Week

7/30/2013

Siemens AG says its supervisory board will decide on Wednesday about the "early departure" of President and CEO Peter Loescher and appoint his successor.

GM Appoints Interim Powertrain Chief

7/30/2013

General Motors Co. has chosen James Lanzon, vice president of global transmission engineering, to take over as interim head of global engine development.

Chrysler Delays Jeep Cherokee’s Media Intro

7/30/2013

Chrysler Group LLC has delayed by at least a month a planned international media "ride-and-drive" for the redesigned 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUV.

Toyota, Ford End Talks About Hybrid Truck Venture

7/29/2013

Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. confirm they have called off negotiations to finalize a partnership to jointly develop hybrid technology for light trucks.

Ford, Toyota Call Off Hybrid Truck Venture

7/29/2013

Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. confirm they have ended talks to finalize a partnership to jointly develop hybrid technology for light trucks.

Korea Fines Hyundai, Other Truckmakers for Price Fixing

7/29/2013

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has levied combined penalties of 116 billion won ($104 million) against Hyundai Motor Co. and six truckmakers that import vehicles to Korea.

Hyundai Hit with Big Fine for Fixing Truck Prices in Korea

7/29/2013

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has levied combined penalties of 116 billion won ($104 million) against Hyundai Motor Co. and six truckmakers that import vehicles to Korea.

Asian, European Truckmakers Fined for Price Fixing in Korea

7/29/2013

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has levied combined penalties of 116 billion won (€78 million) against Hyundai Motor Co. and six truckmakers that import vehicles to Korea.