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German EV Startup to Use Former Saab Plant
4/19/2019Germany’s Sono Motors GmbH has inked a deal with National Electric Vehicle Sweden, owner of the assets of bankrupt Saab Automobile AB, to build an electric car at the former Saab plant in Trollhattan, Sweden.
FCA to Recall 323,000 Cars for Rollaway Flaw
4/19/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is preparing to recall 323,000 Dodge Dart small cars worldwide that could roll away after being parked.
New Beijing Highway to Have Autonomous Car Lanes
4/19/2019China is building a highway near Beijing that will dedicate two of its eight lanes for use by autonomous vehicles.
Ghosn Faces New Indictment Next Week
4/19/2019Prosecutors in Japan will indict former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn on new charges next week, sources tell broadcaster NHK.
UPDATE: Nissan Denies Plan to Cut Production 15%
4/19/2019Nissan Motor Co. denies a Nikkei report that the carmaker intends to reduce its global production 15% in the fiscal year that began this month.
GM Board Poised to Become Mostly Female
4/19/2019Women will gain the majority on General Motors Co.’s board of directors for the first time ever in June, when two male directors retire and are not replaced, Bloomberg News points out.
Subaru Outback Gets Turbo Engine, New Interior
4/19/2019Subaru Corp.’s redesigned Outback crossover vehicle features subtle styling changes, a revamped interior and an optional 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine.
Uber Sheds Self-Driving Tech Unit, Lands $1B Investment
4/19/2019Confirming earlier reports, Uber Technologies Inc. has made its autonomous vehicle systems unit a separate subsidiary.
Musk, SEC Given Another Week to Settle Twitter Dispute
4/19/2019A federal judge in New York City has given Tesla CEO Elon Musk and federal securities lawyers until April 25 to resolve a dispute over Musk’s tweets.
Honda to Prepare Ohio Plant for Electrified Models
4/19/2019Honda Motor Co. plans in August to begin retooling one of its assembly lines in Marysville, Ohio, to make electrified vehicles.