NEWS

Mexico Vows to Avoid U.S. Trade War Over Migrants

6/3/2019

Mexico's president says his country is willing to avoid a trade war by tightening controls over migrants seeking asylum in the U.S.

FCA Ponders Richer Offer for Renault Merger Bid

6/3/2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV reportedly is considering sweeteners to build more support from the French government for its proposed $35 billion merger with Renault SA.

BMW’s New Factory in Mexico Faces Trump Tariff Hit

5/31/2019

BMW AG is formally launching its $1 billion factory in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, next week, just ahead of a threatened 5% U.S. tariff on the cars it makes.

Flagship Bimmer EV to Get Curved Display

5/31/2019

BMW AG is developing a curved touchscreen display to launch in the all-new iNext electric crossover vehicle due in 2021.

Ford Expands F-150 Diesel Option to High-Volume Model

5/31/2019

Ford Motor Co. has begun offering its 3.0-liter Power Stroke V-6 diesel engine in the midrange XLT version of the F-150 fullsize pickup truck.

Report: China’s Car Sales Will Be Flat This Year

5/31/2019

New-car sales in China will total about 28.1 million this year, unchanged from last year’s volume, the China Assn. of Automobile Manufacturers predicts.

Lotus Hypercar Coming Next Month

5/31/2019

Group Lotus plc says it will take the wraps off the all-new Type 130 electric hypercar in London in mid-July.

Caddy Unveils Tiny CT4 Sport Sedan

5/31/2019

General Motors Co.’s Cadillac unit has unveiled the V-badged performance version of its all-new CT4 subcompact sedan.

Tesla Takes Orders, Cuts Price for China-Built Model 3s

5/31/2019

Tesla Inc. has begun accepting orders in China for locally built versions of its Model 3 electric sedan.

Renault Plans June 4 Decision on FCA Merger Talks

5/31/2019

Renault SA says its board will decide on June 4 whether to open merger talks with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, Reuters reports.