Daimler Drops ForTwo Minicar in U.S., Canada
4/30/2019Daimler AG confirms it will stop selling its slow-selling ForTwo city car in the U.S. and Canada this autumn when the 2019 model year ends.
Bosch Partners with Powercell on Fuel Cell Production
4/29/2019Robert Bosch GmbH has formed an alliance with Powercell Sweden AB to develop and mass produce fuel-cell stacks for the commercial truck and automotive markets.
GM Will Go Virtual with 2019 Annual Meeting
4/29/2019General Motors Co. will replace its usual shareholder meeting this year with a live webcast but no live audience.
JLR Tests “Smart Wallet” Tech
4/29/2019Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. is testing a blockchain-based software that drivers can use to receive crypto-currency credits for sharing road information about traffic, nearby emergency vehicles and potholes.
Mitsubishi Eyes Compact Pickup for U.S.
4/29/2019Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is exploring the potential to launch a small pickup truck in the U.S., WardsAuto reports.
China Startup to Launch Self-Driving-Taxi Service
4/29/2019China startup WeRide.ai plans to launch an autonomous-driving commercial taxi service in Anqing and Guangzhou in July, The Nikki reports.
FCA Certain It Will Survive Industry Turmoil
4/29/2019CEO Mike Manley declares himself “100% sure” that Fiat Chrysler Automobile NV’s “house of brands” will carry the carmaker through all the technological disruptions facing the auto industry.
All Future Mercedes AMG Models to Get AWD
4/29/2019Daimler AG’s Mercedes-AMG performance unit will standardize all-wheel drive on all next-generation vehicles.
Honda Recall Targets Engine Flaw in 93,900 Vehicles
4/29/2019Honda Motor Co. is recalling 93,900 cars, SUV/crossovers, minivans and pickup trucks in the U.S. to replace engine timing belts that could shred.
Conti Pushes Powertrain IPO to 2020
4/29/2019Continental AG is delaying the planned spinoff of its powertrain unit from later this year to sometime in 2020, depending on market conditions.