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German Startup to License VW’s EV Platform
3/4/2019Volkswagen AG has agreed to license its MEB (modular electric toolkit) electrified vehicle platform to e.GO Mobile AG.
Report: PSA’s Tavares Ponders Partnerships, Merger
3/4/2019PSA Group CEO Carlos Tavares reportedly is looking for ways to extend the French carmaker’s reach, including the possibility of collaboration or merger with another company.
Ford Ends U.S. Production of Taurus, Again
3/4/2019Ford Motor Co.’s Chicago plant built its last Taurus sedan on Friday, ending U.S. production of the long-running model.
Car Sales Rise 2% in France
3/4/2019New-car registrations in France rose 2% to 172,400 units in February, overcoming disruptions caused by new emission tests and protests over fuel taxes.
FCA’s CFO to Join Board of Directors
3/4/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has named Richard Palmer, the company’s chief financial officer, to become one of three executive members of its board of directors.
Piech Touts Fast-Charging Battery for New EV
3/4/2019Piech Holding AG says the battery in its upcoming Mark Zero electric car can be recharged to 80% capacity in less than five minutes.
U.S. Fuel Prices Rise 19 Cents in Two Months
3/4/2019The average price of standard-grade gasoline in the U.S. has climbed to $2.42 per gallon, up 19 cents since the beginning of the year, AAA says.
Jaguar I-Pace EV Named European Car of the Year
3/4/2019Jaguar Land Rover Ltd.’s all-electric Jaguar I-Pace crossover vehicle has been named European Car of the Year by a group of 60 journalists from 23 countries.
Longer-Range Nissan Leaf Starts at $37,000
3/4/2019Nissan Motor Co. says its longer-range Leaf e+ electric sedan will have a starting price of $37,450 when it arrives at U.S. dealerships this month.
Volvo to Restrict Speed of Future Cars to 180 kph
3/4/2019Starting next year, Volvo Car Corp. says it will limit the top speed on all its new vehicles sold worldwide to 180 kph (112 mph).