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Hella Doubles up on Mild-Hybrid Tech
6/7/2019Germany's Hella GmbH aims to launch two new 48-volt mild-hybrid systems by 2023 to help carmakers meet more stringent tailpipe emission regulations.
New Mercedes-AMG 4-Cyl. Engine Tops 400 hp
6/7/2019Daimler AG says its new 2.0-liter, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine tops out at 415 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, making it the world’s most powerful series production 4-banger.
U.S. Jobs Growth Slows Sharply
6/7/2019American businesses added only 75,000 jobs in May compared with an expected 175,000 positions, according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor.
Ford Seeks Buyers for Idled Plants in Russia
6/7/2019Ford Motor Co., which is closing three factories in Russia, says it is ready to sell two of the shuttered facilities.
Audi Mulls A6 Allroad Wagon Return to U.S.
6/7/2019Audi AG may bring the Allroad wagon variant of the A6 midsize sedan back to the U.S. after a 15-year hiatus, Car and Driver reports.
Top EPA Auto and Climate Change Execs to Swap Jobs
6/7/2019The heads of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality and Office of Atmospheric Programs are switching jobs.
Toyota, BYD, Suppliers Team Up on EV Batteries, Parts
6/7/2019Toyota Motor Corp. and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. are forming a strategic partnership in which CATL will begin next year to supply batteries for Toyota electric vehicles made in China.
BMW Opens Mexico Assembly Plant as Tariffs Loom
6/7/2019BMW AG formally opened a factory in Mexico to make its best-selling 3 Series sedans for North American market and more than 40 other markets worldwide.
Carmakers Urge Trump to Compromise on Emission Rules
6/7/2019In a strongly worded letter to President Donald Trump, 17 major carmakers implore him to compromise with California on a “midway” solution to vehicle emissions and fuel economy rules.
Harman Launches Dual-Mode Telematics Device
6/6/2019Harman International Industries Inc. has developed a new telematics transceiver that can work over cellular and dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) networks.