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Talks Stall Between U.S., Calif. on Fuel Economy
2/19/2019Efforts to reconcile future U.S. and California rules about vehicle emissions have collapsed with no agreement, sources tell Bloomberg News.
Ford Abandons Heavy-Truck Market in South America
2/19/2019Ford Motor Co. is exiting the heavy-duty commercial truck business in South America this year.
Subaru Teases Latest “Viziv” Concept
2/19/2019Subaru Corp. plans to unveil a concept crossover vehicle at next month’s Geneva auto show.
Uber Hikes Sales, Narrows Losses
2/19/2019Uber Technologies Inc. says its adjusted net loss in 2018 narrowed 15% to $1.8 billion. Gross booking for the year totaled $50.2 billion.
Report: GM Mulls Massive V-8 for Class 7 Truck
2/19/2019General Motors Co. may use a V-8 engine that displaces “well over” 8.0 liters for a Class 7 heavy-duty truck the carmaker is said to be developing with Navistar International Corp.
Zotye Adds U.S. Marketing Execs
2/19/2019Chinese carmaker Zotye Automobile International Co. has hired industry veterans Jan Thompson and Susan Bland Norton to lead the company’s marketing efforts in the U.S., where it aims to launch sales next year.
BMW Seeks Tech Ideas to Cool Fast-Charging System
2/19/2019BMW AG says next-generation fast-charging systems for electric vehicles will require new cooling methods to tackle higher heat dissipation demand without increasing noise levels.
Citroen Shows Tiny EV Concept
2/19/2019PSA Group’s Citroen unit says its microscopic Ami One concept car represents the brand’s vision for future urban mobility.
Honda Confirms Plant Closures in U.K., Turkey
2/19/2019Honda Motor Co. confirms multiple media reports that it will shut down its assembly plant in Swindon, England, by 2021.
Former Intel Exec to Head American Center for Mobility
2/19/2019Former Intel executive Michael Noblett has been hired as CEO and president of the American Center for Mobility autonomous-car test site outside Detroit.