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FCA Plans New Assembly Plant in Detroit
2/26/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV intends to invest $4.5 billion to upgrade five factories in Michigan and add a new assembly plant within the city limits of Detroit.
Piech Automotive Readies Electric Sports Car Concept
2/26/2019Swiss-based startup Piech Holding AG, which plans to launch a range of performance-oriented electric vehicles, will take the wraps off its first concept model at next week’s Geneva auto show.
BorgWarner Forms Specialty Unit for Electrified Components
2/26/2019BorgWarner is creating a new Oregon-based subsidiary, Cascadia Motion LLC, to supply low-volume components for electrified powertrains.
Nissan to Unveil Electric Crossover Concept in Geneva
2/26/2019Nissan Motor Co. will take the wraps off an all-electric concept crossover vehicle next week at the Geneva auto show.
Rivian Files Patent for Removable Auxiliary Battery
2/26/2019Plymouth, Mich.-based electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive LLC has filed a U.S. patent for a range-extending, removable auxiliary battery that could be stored in the pickup bed of its upcoming R1T EV.
SsangYong to Add All-Electric Korando SUV
2/26/2019South Korea’s SsangYong Motor Co. says it will offer an all-electric variant of its next-generation Korando SUV/crossover vehicle in 2020.
Consortium Targets Components for Fuel Cell Trucks
2/26/2019Hyundai, Nikola Motor and Toyota and three hydrogen suppliers have agreed to develop standardized fueling hardware for fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks.
VW Readies New Jetta Brand for China
2/26/2019Volkswagen AG says it will launch Jetta, a new entry-level brand in China, in the third quarter of 2019.
Next-Gen Porsche Macan to Go All-Electric
2/26/2019Porsche AG says the next-generation of its Macan compact crossover vehicle will be sold only with a fully electric powertrain.
Opel Helps PSA Post Record Sales, Net Income
2/26/2019PSA Group reports record unit sales, revenue and both operating and net income for 2018, largely because of its acquisition of Opel/Vauxhall from General Motors Co. in 2017.