U.S. Ride-Hailing Up 140% in 3 Years
1/11/2019The use of ride-hailing services among adults in the U.S. has jumped from 15% in 2015 to 36% in 2018, according to a recent Pew Research Center study.
Ghosn Indicted on Two More Charges in Japan
1/11/2019Prosecutors in Japan have prolonged jail time for former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn by filing two new charges against him.
Wheeler Nominated to Head EPA
1/11/2019President Donald Trump has nominated Andrew Wheeler, who has been serving as acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency since July, as its permanent administrator.
Toyota Expands Airbag Inflator Recall to 1.7 Million Units
1/11/2019Toyota Motor Corp.’s latest recall to replace explosion-prone Takata Corp. airbag inflators involves 1.7 million vehicles worldwide, 75% of them in the U.S.
Valeo Touts "Transparent" Trailer Display
1/10/2019Valeo SA’s XtraVue Trailer system is designed to help drivers to “see through” a towed trailer.
Ford Shuts Down Chariot On-Demand Van Service
1/10/2019Ford Motor Co. will close Chariot, its on-demand van-sharing service, at the end of January.
Honda to Suspend Output in U.K. for 6 Days after Brexit
1/10/2019Honda Motor Co. is the latest carmaker to announce plans to halt production in the U.K. immediately after Britain leaves the European Union at the end of March.
FCA Will Pay $800 Million to Settle Diesel Cheating Claims
1/10/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has agreed to pay $800 million to resolve federal and California civil claims that its diesels used illegal software to evade emission tests.
Bentley Revs Up Bentayga SUV
1/10/2019Volkswagen AG’s Bentley luxury car unit plans this spring to add a 650-hp variant of its three-year-old Bentayga crossover vehicle.
Mazda Debuts Cold-Stamped High-Strength Steel Applications
1/10/2019Mazda Motor Corp. says its latest Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture is the first production application for cold-stamped advanced high-strength steels rated above 1,200 MPa.