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EU Still Stalled Over Scope of U.S. Trade Talks
4/2/2019Tomorrow the European Union will again debate its willingness to negotiate on trade with the U.S., Bloomberg News reports.
Next-Gen Ford Escape Breaks Cover
4/2/2019Ford Motor Co.’s redesigned Escape compact crossover vehicle is larger and sportier than the outgoing model, and adds a plug-in hybrid variant and new safety features.
Closed Mexico Border Could Cost Carmakers $70 Million per Hour
4/2/2019President Donald Trump’s threat to completely close the Mexico border would idle much of the U.S. auto industry in days, according to the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Chevy Tracker, Trailblazer SUVs on Tap for Shanghai
4/2/2019General Motors Co.’s Chevrolet unit will unveil all-new versions of its Tracker and Trailblazer SUV/crossover models at this month’s Shanghai auto show.
BMW, Microsoft Team on Digital Manufacturing Platform
4/2/2019BMW AG and Microsoft Inc. plan to develop a digital platform for “smart” factories.
VW Confirms Large ID Electric Crossover
4/2/2019Volkswagen AG will take the wraps off a new concept electric vehicle, dubbed the ID Roomzz, later this month at the Shanghai auto show.
Report: Japan, U.S. to Begin Trade Talks on April 15
4/2/2019Trade envoys from Japan and the U.S. are likely to meet in Washington, D.C., on April 15-16 to begin high-level talks about reducing Japan’s auto trade surplus, sources tell Reuters.
Ford Readies Puma Crossover
4/2/2019Ford Motor Co. reportedly will announce an all-new small crossover vehicle this month that will resurrect the company’s Puma nameplate.
Toyota Revives Yaris Hatchback
4/2/2019Toyota Motor Corp., which stopped producing its slow-selling Yaris hatchback in January, will launch an all-new version of the small car in September.
Lear Buys Telematics Software Company
4/2/2019Lear Corp. has agreed to acquire Xevo Inc., a Seattle-based software supplier of telematics systems, for $320 million.