NEWS

Report: VW Plans €18,000 Electric Crossover

11/9/2018

Volkswagen AG reportedly is finalizing a plan to add a small crossover vehicle to its “I.D.” family of all-electric cars by 2020.

German Court Orders Diesel Bans in Bonn, Cologne

11/9/2018

An administrative court in Germany has ruled that Bonn and Cologne must implement partial bans on diesel vehicles to help meet European Union air quality standards.

Brazil Approves New Incentives for Local Carmakers

11/9/2018

Brazil has approved a new package of tax breaks and other incentives for domestic carmakers to promote safer and more efficient vehicles in the country.

Daimler, VW Agree to Make Hardware Updates on Diesels

11/9/2018

Daimler AG and Volkswagen AG have agreed to spend as much as €3,000 ($3,400) per vehicle to retrofit their older diesels in Germany with more effective emission control systems.

Ford Names EV Boss for Europe

11/9/2018

Ford Motor Co. has appointed Steve Hood to the newly created job of director of electrified vehicle in Europe, effective immediately.

Hyundai’s New SUV Named Palisade

11/8/2018

Hyundai Motor Co. confirms previous reports that it will call its new large SUV/crossover the Palisade, which will be unveiled later this month at the Los Angeles auto show.

Auditor: Much Work Ahead to Reform VW Diesel Compliance

11/8/2018

Volkswagen AG still hasn’t convinced a U.S.-appointed auditor that its emission compliance methods have changed enough to avoid another diesel cheating scandal.

Genesis Teases Updated G90 Sedan

11/8/2018

Hyundai Motor Co.’s Genesis unit is giving its G90 flagship sedan a mid-cycle update that will include revised styling and improved safety and comfort features.

Volvo Cuts Car Shipments Between China and U.S.

11/8/2018

Volvo Car Corp. says the U.S.-China trade war has prompted it to cancel plans to ship S60 sedans to China from its new U.S. factory in South Carolina.

Daimler, Bosch to Test Autonomous Taxis in California

11/8/2018

Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding with local officials to begin testing SAE Level 4 and 5 automated vehicles in ride-hailing fleets next year in San Jose, Calif.