New Entry-Level Lexus in the Works
5/1/2019Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus unit is developing a new small car that will replace the current CT hatchback early next decade.
Range Rover Gets New Engine, Adjustable Headlights
5/1/2019Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. is expanding the use of its new inline-six engine and mild-hybrid system to the Range Rover SUV.
GM Confirms Plans for Electric Pickup Truck
5/1/2019General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra says the company will eventually introduce its own all-electric pickup truck, but she provided no details about the program.
Renault Samsung Idles Plant Over Labor Dispute
5/1/2019South Korean carmaker Renault Samsung Motors Co. has suspended production at its factory in Busan for three days after months of partial strikes staged by its unionized workers.
EV Startup Faraday Future Gets Bridge Loan
5/1/2019Electric car startup Faraday Future Inc. says it has arranged as much as $225 million in bridge financing to enable it to complete development of its first model.
VW to Launch 8th-Gen Golf in Third Quarter
5/1/2019Volkswagen AG has overcome software glitches with the eighth generation of its Golf five-door hatch and is expected to begin making the all-new model by September, Automotive News Europe says.
Cummins to Review Tests for Diesels Sold to FCA
5/1/2019Diesel maker Cummins Inc. says it has agreed to review its emission test procedures for engines supplied for heavy-duty Ram pickup trucks made in the U.S. by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV.
FCA to Blend Google, Samsung In-Car Connectivity Platforms
4/30/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has chosen connectivity platforms from Google and Samsung for its vehicles worldwide.
GM Doubles First-Quarter Net Income
4/30/2019General Motors Co. reports its adjusted net income zoomed to $2.2 billion in January-March from $1 billion a year earlier, when restructuring costs in South Korea hurt results.
Ford Adds Amazon In-Car Delivery Service
4/30/2019Ford Motor Co. is partnering with Amazon.com to offer package deliveries directly to owners’ vehicles.