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BMW Ponders a Powertrain Plant in U.S.
11/28/2018BMW AG is studying a plan to build a second factory in the U.S., this one to supply engines and transmissions to its giant SUV/crossover plant in South Carolina.
Renault Launches Audit of Ghosn’s Pay
11/28/2018Renault SA has opened an internal audit into the compensation it paid Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn.
Waymo Hires Safety, Commercial Chiefs
11/27/2018Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo self-driving car unit has added two new executive positions: chief safety officer and chief commercial officer.
GM Defends Plan to Cut Production in N. America
11/27/2018General Motors Co., facing fierce criticism for yesterday’s decision to close five factories in North America, says it remains committed to maintaining a “strong manufacturing presence” in the U.S.
Volvo, Luminar Demo Advanced Lidar Tech
11/27/2018Volvo Car Corp. and Silicon Valley-based startup Luminar Technologies Inc. have unveiled a lidar sensor with 10 times the range and 50 times the resolution of current devices.
WPP Picks Up VW’s U.S. Creative Ad Work
11/27/2018London-based ad agency WPP has won Volkswagen AG’s VW brand creative business in North America after a seven-month review.
Air Liquide to Open Hydrogen Plant in U.S.
11/27/2018France’s Air Liquide SA plans to invest more than $150 million to build a liquid hydrogen plant in California to support hydrogen fueling stations in the state.
Audi, Airbus Test Flying Taxi Prototype
11/27/2018Audi AG and Airbus SE tested a one-fourth size prototype of their Pop.Up next flying car concept at this week’s Amsterdam Drone Week conference.
Genesis G70, Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500 Nab Motor Trend Awards
11/27/2018Motor Trend has named the Genesis G70 sedan, Jeep Wrangler SUV and Ram 1500 pickup as its vehicles of the year.
Musk: Tesla Was Weeks from Collapse Over Model 3 Woes
11/27/2018Tesla Inc.’s struggle to fix production problems with its electric Model 3 sedan earlier this year brought the carmakers within weeks of financial collapse, says CEO Elon Musk.