NEWS

VW: China’s FAW Didn’t Violate Patents

11/29/2012

Volkswagen AG has decided its Chinese partner FAW Group Corp. did not illegally use some of the Germany company's technology.

VW Extends Partnership with China’s FAW

11/29/2012

Volkswagen AG has extended its joint venture with Chinese carmaker FAW Group Corp., which was due to expire in 2016, by another 25 years.

FAW, VW Extend Their Partnership

11/29/2012

Volkswagen AG has extended its joint venture with Chinese carmaker FAW Group Corp., which was due to expire in 2016, by another 25 years.

Battery Shortage Stalls Fisker EV Production

11/29/2012

Fisker Automotive Inc. tells Bloomberg News it has been forced to halt production of its Karma extended-range hybrid sedan until it can get more lithium-ion batteries.

British Motorists Wary of Self-Driving Cars

11/29/2012

Most drivers in England are uncertain about autonomous cars, according to a new poll commissioned by Robert Bosch GmbH.

U.K. Drivers Leery about Self-Driving Cars

11/29/2012

Most motorists in England are wary of autonomous cars, according to a new poll commissioned by Robert Bosch GmbH.

Ford Extends Warranty on Touch-Screen System

11/29/2012

Ford Motor Co. is lengthening warranties on its MyFord Touch touch-screen infotainment system, which has confounded customers and drawn harsh reviews.

Fisker Suspends Karma Output

11/29/2012

Fisker Automotive Inc. tells Bloomberg News it has been forced to halt production of its Karma extended-range hybrid sedan until it obtains more lithium-ion batteries.

NedCar to Begin Mini Production in 2014

11/29/2012

BMW AG confirms it will begin sourcing some of its Mini small cars from the Netherlands in the second half of 2014.

Fiat Unveils Cabrio, Wagon, EV Variants for U.S.

11/29/2012

Fiat SpA will introduce a trio of variants of its tiny 500 city car for the North American market beginning early next year.