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FCA, Renault Ponder Merger
5/27/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV confirms it has proposed a merger with Renault SA that would combine the two companies under a Dutch holding company equally owned by each partner’s shareholders.
Nissan May Add Crash Test Center in Michigan
5/24/2019Nissan Motor Co. says it’s in the final review process about adding a crash test facility at its Farmington Hills, Mich., research and development complex.
Has Demand for Luxury Cars Peaked?
5/24/2019Worldwide demand for luxury vehicles has plateaued, thereby threatening the business model of Germany’s Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz brands, says Jefferies Group LLC.
Opel Touts All-Electric Corsa
5/24/2019PSA Group’s Opel unit says the all-electric version of its next-generation Corsa small car, the Corsa-e, as an “important entry” in Europe’s EV market.
Senate Bill Would Mandate Rear-Seat Reminder Tech
5/24/2019The U.S. Senate has introduced legislation that would require new vehicles to include a rear occupant alert system to help prevent children from being left behind in a vehicle.
$900 Bimmer Electric Scooter Due in September
5/24/2019This autumn BMW AG dealers will begin selling an electric scooter with a starting price of $900.
Consortium Demos Connected Vehicle Tech in Berlin
5/24/2019The 5G Automotive Assn. (5GAA) demonstrated a variety of connected vehicle technologies this week in Berlin, using a mix of cellular-based and dedicated short-range communication systems.
Moody’s Downgrades Nissan’s Credit Rating
5/24/2019Moody’s Investors Service has dropped its credit rating for Nissan Motor Co. by one notch to “A3” and given the company a negative outlook.
Neumann Joins Apex.AI Board
5/24/2019Longtime industry veteran Karl-Thomas Neumann has joined the board of directors of Apex.AI Inc., a San Francisco-based startup that specializes in open-source software for self-driving vehicles.
Denso Touts Improved Alternator Diode
5/24/2019Denso Corp. and partner Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device Ltd. have developed a new diode technology that they say can improve an alternator’s power generation efficiency by 6%.