NEWS

PSA Picks Peugeot Brand to Lead Return to U.S.

2/26/2019

PSA Group says its Peugeot brand will be used to relaunch the French carmaker in the U.S. market.

SEC Seeks Contempt Charge Against Musk

2/26/2019

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk faces a contempt charge for violating his settlement last October with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

SEAT, IBM to Develop Multi-Mode Urban Nav App

2/25/2019

Volkswagen's SEAT brand and IBM Corp. are collaborating on a smartphone app to help users employ multiple transport modes to navigate through urban areas.

Report: Stretched Chevy Blazer on Tap for China

2/25/2019

General Motors Co. is developing an extended-length version of the Chevrolet Blazer midsize crossover vehicle it plans to debut in China early next year, GM Authority reports.

CATL Details Battery Plant Project in Germany

2/25/2019

China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. has provided more details about the huge battery plant it is building in Germany to supply European makers of electric cars.

Daimler Tests Blockchain Security Tech on Supply Contracts

2/25/2019

Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit has begun using a blockchain security system in pilot programs with select suppliers.

HERE Partners on Mapping in China

2/25/2019

Europe's HERE Global BV has partnered with China's NavInfo Co. Ltd. to extend its mapping, location, routing, traffic and navigation services into the Chinese market.

BMW Fined for Using Wrong Emission Software

2/25/2019

BMW AG has agreed to pay an €8.5 million ($9.7 million) fine in Germany for installing the wrong emission control software in 8,000 diesel-powered cars.

VW Names Senger to Head Digital Businesses

2/25/2019

Volkswagen AG has named Christian Senger to head the company’s new digital car and services operations, effective March 1.

Audi Readies 4 Plug-in Hybrid Models

2/25/2019

Audi AG will take the wraps off plug-in hybrid variants of its Q5 crossover and A6, A7 and A8 cars next week at the Geneva auto show.