U.S. Lifts Metals Tariffs for Canada, Mexico
5/20/2019The U.S. has agreed to exempt Canada and Mexico from its 25% tariffs on steel and 10% tariffs on aluminum.
FCA Recalls 693,300 Minivans, Trucks in Two Recalls
5/20/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is launching two recalls in North America to fix engine stalling, power steering failures and tailgate latches that could break.
DHL Starts Deliveries Via Drones in China
5/17/2019Deutsche Post DHL Group has begun using drones to deliver packages in China.
Bentley Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Pricey Tome
5/17/2019Volkswagen AG’s Bentley unit is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a massive book that chronicle’s the ultra-luxury marque’s history and offers a peek of the future.
Renault Unveils Robo-Pods for Short Trips
5/17/2019Renault SA has developed a self-driving electric pod concept intended to carry goods or two passengers at low speed on “first-mile/last-mile” trips.
Masuko to Step Down as CEO at Mitsubishi Motors
5/17/2019Osamu Masuko, 70, will step down as CEO of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. on June 21, according to the company. He will continue as chairman.
Koenigsegg Readies Cheaper Supercar with Hybrid Power
5/17/2019Sweden’s Koenigsegg AB says it will unveil a “budget priced” $1 million hybrid-electric supercar next year.
Trump Postpones Auto Tariff Decision for 6 Months
5/17/2019As expected, President Donald Trump announced today he will delay for 180 days a decision about imposing tariffs as great as 25% on foreign cars.
Daimler Names Speeks to Head U.S. Mercedes Unit
5/17/2019Daimler AG has named Nicholas Speeks, head of the company’s Mercedes-Benz brand in China for six years, to take over as CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA.
Hyundai Tests Vehicle Subscriptions, Ride-Sharing
5/17/2019Hyundai Motor Co. is evaluating subscription plans and other alternatives to traditional vehicle ownership models in the U.S.