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Volvo Trucks Braces for $778 Million Hit on Emission Fix
1/4/2019AB Volvo is setting aside 7 billion kronor ($778 million) to cover the potential costs of fixing a flaw that allows some of its trucks to emit too much nitrogen oxides.
Ford to Follow GM in Dropping Monthly Sales Data
1/4/2019Ford Motor Co. says it will stop issuing public reports of its monthly U.S. sales results beginning in April.
U.S. Car Sales Eke Out Another Full-Year Gain
1/3/2019New-car deliveries in the U.S. rose 1% to 17.33 million units last year, including a 2% gain to 1.64 million light vehicles in December.
Aptiv Partners with Startup on AI-Based Driver Sensors
1/3/2019Aptiv plc has signed a partnership agreement with Affectiva, a Boston-based startup specializing in artificial intelligence, to bring advanced driver sensors to market.
Russia Charges BorgWarner Exec with Espionage
1/3/2019Russian authorities have charged Paul Whelan, director of global security for BorgWarner Inc., with espionage and reportedly may hold him until Feb. 28.
UAW Sues GM Over Use of Temporary Workers
1/3/2019The United Auto Workers union is suing General Motors Co. for using temporary workers at its truck plant in Fort Wayne, Ind., rather than offering the jobs to laid-off UAW members.
Tesla Poised to Begin Model 3 Sales in Europe
1/3/2019Tesla Inc. is on track to begin selling its Model 3 electric sedan in Europe in February, according to Bloomberg News.
Toyota Readies New Autonomous-Driving Development Car
1/3/2019Toyota Motor Corp. will unveil an updated research vehicle for the development of advanced semi- and fully autonomous driving systems at next week’s CES electronics show in Las Vegas.
GAC Opens EV Factory in Guangzhou
1/3/2019China’s Guangzhou Automotive Group Co. (GAC) has completed construction of the first phase of its 4.7 billion-yuan ($680 million) electric vehicle factory in Guangzhou.
Audi to Hire BMW’s Former Brand Management Chief?
1/3/2019Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit is likely to hire former BMW brand manager chief Hildegard Wortmann, according to media reports in Germany.