U.S. Closer to Ending Metal Tariffs for Canada, Mexico?
5/15/2019The White House says it is “close to an understanding” with Canada and Mexico about lifting U.S. tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum from the two countries.
Mini Revs Up Performance Models
5/15/2019BMW AG’s Mini unit says its 2020 model John Cooper Works Clubman and Countryman cars will be the brand’s most powerful models to date.
U.S. Fuel Prices Slip as Demand Falls
5/15/2019Consumer demand for gasoline in the U.S. fell 8% last week to 9.1 million barrels per day, the lowest monthly rate in four years.
McLaren Gets Practical with GT Supercar
5/15/2019McLaren Automotive Ltd. says its new GT supercar is more practical and comfortable than its other models, yet lighter, faster and more agile than competing grand touring cars.
Northvolt Secures €350 Million Loan for EV Battery Plant
5/15/2019Stockholm-based startup Northvolt AB has arranged a €350 million ($392 million) loan from the European Investment Bank to help build a huge plant to make batteries for electric cars.
Delphi Fuel Injector Promises 50% Drop in Soot Emissions
5/15/2019Delphi Technologies Inc. says its high-pressure gasoline-direct-injection system can cut particulate emissions in half compared with current units.
Light Vehicle Sales in Russia Slip 3%
5/15/2019Sales of passenger car and light commercial vehicles in Russia declined to 148,300 units in April from 152,400 vehicles a year ago.
Uber Adds Quiet Mode, Other Features to Premium Service
5/15/2019Uber Technologies Inc. is launching new rider preference options to its top-end Uber Black ride-hailing service in the U.S.
Trump May Delay Decision on Auto Tariffs for 6 Months
5/15/2019President Donald Trump reportedly will announce on Saturday that he is shelving a decision to hike tariffs on imported cars for as long as six months.
Ford Expands Recall for Gear Shift Flaw
5/15/2019Ford Motor Co. is preparing to recall an additional 272,500 Fusion midsize sedans and Ranger compact pickup trucks in North America to fix flaws that could interfere with transmission gear selection.