NEWS

Daimler Drops ForTwo Minicar in U.S., Canada

4/30/2019

Daimler 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

4/29/2019

Robert 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

4/29/2019

General Motors Co. will replace its usual shareholder meeting this year with a live webcast but no live audience.

JLR Tests “Smart Wallet” Tech

4/29/2019

Jaguar 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.

4/29/2019

Mitsubishi 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

4/29/2019

China 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

4/29/2019

CEO 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

4/29/2019

Daimler 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

4/29/2019

Honda 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

4/29/2019

Continental AG is delaying the planned spinoff of its powertrain unit from later this year to sometime in 2020, depending on market conditions.