Report: Renault Readies New Nissan Merge Plan
4/26/2019Renault SA is preparing a proposal that would merge the company with Nissan Motor Co. through a holding company, sources tell The Nikkei.
Munro Partners with India Engineering Firm
4/26/2019Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Munro & Associates Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with India’s Hinduja Tech Ltd. to widen its range of engineering services.
U.S. Economy Expands 3.2%
4/26/2019America’s gross domestic product grew by an annualized 3.2% in the first quarter of 2019, according to a first estimate by the Dept. of Commerce.
Next-Gen Hyundai Tucson to Get “Freaky” Design
4/26/2019Hyundai Motor Co.’s next-generation Tucson crossover vehicle will feature radical styling that goes well beyond that of the 2020 Sonata sedan and upcoming Venue crossover.
FCA Offers 1,000-hp “Hellephant” Crate Engine at $30,000
4/26/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Mopar parts unit is taking pre-orders for its “Hellephant” crate engine, with prices starting at $30,000.
U.S. Opens Criminal Probe into Ford Emission Testing
4/26/2019The U.S. Dept. of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Ford Motor Co.’s emission testing methods.
Porsche Developing Panamera Coupe, Convertible
4/26/2019Porsche AG is developing coupe and convertible variants of its Panamera sedan, according to multiple reports.
Nikon to Produce Lidar for Velodyne
4/26/2019Camera giant Nikon Corp., which invested $25 million in Velodyne Lidar Inc. last year, will produce lidar systems for the California-based company through its Sendai Nikon subsidiary in Japan.
Another Delay in Musk-SEC Contempt Settlement
4/26/2019Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have secured a second extension of their talks to avoid a contempt of court ruling over Musk’s impulsive use of Twitter.
Toyota’s Lexus Brand to Enter Mexican Market
4/26/2019Toyota Motor Corp. says its Lexus luxury brand will enter the Mexican market at the end of 2021.