Ghosn Video Blasts “Backstabbing” Nissan Executives
4/9/2019Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn issued a video statement today decrying “backstabbing” executives at the company for conspiring to oust him.
Construction Begins on Plant to Make Lotus Cars in China
4/9/2019Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has begun erecting a factory in central China to make high-end Lotus cars for the local market.
Partners Unveil Prototype 3D-Printed Aluminum Spaceframe
4/9/2019A team led by EDAG Engineering GmbH and Siemens AG have developed a prototype spaceframe with 3D-printed aluminum components.
Hyundai Teases Venue Crossover
4/9/2019Hyundai Motor Co.’s all-new Venue compact crossover will incorporate the carmaker’s latest design language and feature a relatively spartan interior.
SEAT Expands CNG Lineup
4/9/2019Volkswagen AG’s SEAT unit is adding variants of its Arona SUV/crossover vehicle and Ibiza supermini in Europe with engines capable of running on compressed natural gas fuel.
Report: Ford to Form Indian JV with Mahindra
4/9/2019Ford Motor Co. is close to an agreement to replace its operations in India with a joint venture majority-owned by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., sources tell Reuters.
Tenneco Powertrain Nabs 2 PACE Innovation Awards
4/9/2019The winners of this year’s PACE Awards (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) for innovation consisted of 13 suppliers from around the world.
Thailand Ponders Curbs on Easy Auto Loans
4/9/2019Thailand’s central bank may decide by June whether to tighten lending rules for auto loans to control spiraling household debt levels.
Mexico Border Delays Cut Trucks to U.S. by 50%
4/9/2019Backups at the Mexican border to the U.S. slashed the flow of northbound trucks by half last week, Reuters reports.
Tesla Makes New Cuts to Sales Staff
4/9/2019Tesla Inc. has fired dozens of “inside” sales people at offices in Chicago, Brooklyn N.Y.; and Tampa, Fla.