NEWS

Toyota Affiliates Plan Autonomous-Car Tech Venture

1/2/2019

Four Toyota Motor Corp. suppliers are teaming up to form J-Quad Dynamics Inc., which will develop software and provide engineering services related to automated driving and vehicle motion control.

Daimler Renames Fuel Cell Unit

1/2/2019

Daimler AG has renamed its fuel cell development business as Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH.

Tesla Hikes Sales, Cuts Prices

1/2/2019

Tesla Inc. reports it delivered a record 90,700 electric cars in October-December, 70% of them its relatively low-priced Model 3 sedans.

Hybrid Bimmer Supercar in the Works?

1/2/2019

BMW AG is mulling the potential of a high-powered, hybrid supercar that could be introduced by 2023.

Russia Arrests BorgWarner’s Security Chief for Espionage

1/2/2019

State authorities in Russia have arrested Paul Whelan, director of global security for BorgWarner Inc., on suspicion of espionage.

VW to Test Mobile EV Charging Station

1/2/2019

Volkswagen AG has developed a mobile charging station with capacity to replenish 15 electric vehicles.

New Hyundai Fuel Cell Vehicle Arrives in the U.S.

1/2/2019

A customer in California took delivery last week of Hyundai Motor Co.’s fuel cell-powered Nexo crossover, marking the first sale of the all-new model in the U.S.

Ontario Tightens Penalties for Distracted Driving

1/2/2019

Ontario has stiffened fines and penalties for distracted driving, effective Jan. 1, making them among the toughest in Canada.

Sales in India Slip Again for Maruti Suzuki

1/2/2019

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., India’s largest carmaker, says a 36% drop in exports last month cut its overall sales volume by 1% to 128,300 units.

Hyundai Signals Power Shift to Heir Apparent Chung Euisun

1/2/2019

Hyundai Motor Group tapped Chief Vice Chairman Chung Euisun, 48, to deliver its new-year speech to employees this week, an indication that he now controls the company.