NEWS

GMC’s Optional Carbon Fiber Pickup Bed Finally Ready

4/11/2019

General Motors Co.’s GMC unit is finally ready to introduce a carbon fiber cargo bed option on select models of the Sierra fullsize pickup truck in June.

Hybrid Aston Martin to Match Valkyrie’s 1,000 Horses

4/11/2019

Aston Martin Holdings Ltd.’s upcoming AM-RB 003 hybrid hypercar will generate 1,000 hp, according to dealer brochures obtained by Carscoops. 

Report: Tesla, Panasonic Halt Battery Plant Expansion

4/11/2019

Tesla Inc. and Panasonic Corp. are shelving plans to expand their Gigafactory battery plant in Nevada, sources tell The Nikkei.

Nissan to Hike Pickup Truck Capacity in South Africa

4/11/2019

Nissan Motor Co. says it will spend 3 billion rand ($215 million) in South Africa to add capacity and tool up to build the next-generation Navara midsize pickup truck.

Uber Lowers Valuation Ahead of IPO

4/11/2019

Uber Technologies Inc. is expected to reveal details today about its initial public offering, including a valuation about 20% below earlier expectations.

Honda Files Patent for Fuel Cell Motorcycle Tech

4/10/2019

Honda Motor Co. has filed a U.S. patent application for an air-intake system for a fuel cell-powered motorcycle.

Infiniti to Produce EV in China

4/10/2019

Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti unit will manufacture a production version of the concept Qs Inspiration electric sedan in China for the local market.

UAW Launches New Effort to Organize VW’s Chattanooga Plant

4/10/2019

The United Auto Workers union is launching a new attempt to represent hourly workers at Volkswagen AG’s assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Ford Gives Top Lieutenants More Power

4/10/2019

Ford Motor Co. is promoting two of its top executives to oversee business development, operations and strategy, effective May 1.

Next-Gen Bentley Flying Spur Takes Shape

4/10/2019

Volkswagen Group's Bentley unit describes its next-generation Flying Spur sedan as an “innovative grand tourer.”