NEWS

Bentley Raises the Roof on Continental Droptop

11/27/2018

Volkswagen AG’s Bentley unit says its redesigned Continental GT convertible features a new soft-top roof that is quieter, faster to operate and more customizable than the outgoing model.

Tesla Sales in China Plummet 70%

11/27/2018

Retail sales Tesla Inc. in China plunged 70% to about 200 electric cars in November, according to the China Passenger Car Assn.

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi CEOs to Review Their Alliance

11/27/2018

The CEOs of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors plan a one-hour teleconference on Nov. 29 to discuss the future of their alliance, according to media reports.

FCA Ponders Sale of Comau Robotic Unit

11/27/2018

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is studying a plan to sell its Comau automation and robotics business for as much as €2 billion ($2.3 billion), sources tell Bloomberg News.

Nissan’s CEO: Ghosn Had Too Much Power

11/27/2018

Nissan Motor Co. CEO Hiroto Saikawa told employees yesterday that ousted Chairman Carlos Ghosn had amassed too much power.

FCA to Boost SUV Production in Italy

11/27/2018

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV reportedly plans to hike output at underutilized factories in Italy by boosting their output of SUV/crossover vehicles.

UPDATE: GM Cuts Plants, Products and Workforce

11/26/2018

General Motors Co. is trimming its product lineup, reducing its workforce and shutting down seven factories worldwide.

Aston Martin Expands Growth Targets

11/26/2018

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. plans to more than double its annual vehicle production from an estimated 6,400 units this year to 14,000 by 2025, CEO Andy Palmer tells Reuters.

Audi: No Plans for TT Sedan

11/26/2018

Countering a report earlier this month, Audi AG says it has no plans to produce a sedan version of its tiny TT sport coupe.

Denso Buys Stake in Infineon

11/26/2018

Denso Corp. has acquired an unspecified stake in Infineon Technologies AG, a Munich-based manufacturer of semiconductor chips.