NEWS

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Invests in Canadian Mobile App Company

11/5/2018

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance has made an unspecified investment in Transit App Inc., a Canadian startup that helps people navigate city transport options.

Tax Break Doubles Ferrari’s Net Earnings

11/5/2018

Ferrari NV reports that a one-time tax deal in Italy doubled its net earnings in the third quarter to €287 million ($327 million).

Mazda Partners on Algae Biofuel Research in Japan

11/5/2018

Mazda Motor Corp. is teaming up with researchers at Hiroshima University and Tokyo Institute of Technology to develop micro-algae biofuels for next-generation piston engines

GM Readies E-Bikes

11/5/2018

General Motors Co. plans to introduce a pair of electrified bicycles next year.    

Bentley Touts High-Speed Wi-Fi Capability

11/5/2018

Volkswagen AG’s Bentley unit claims its new Advanced Connectivity wi-fi system will provide the world’s fastest, most reliable and secure in-vehicle internet service.

Conti to Open Electronics Plant in Mexico

11/5/2018

Continental AG plans to open a 258,000 sq-ft electronic components plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, in 2020.

Subaru Lowers Outlook as Sales, Earnings Drop

11/5/2018

Subaru Inc. reports its net income in the first half of its fiscal year ended Sept. 30 fell 48% to 44.3 billion yen ($391 million).

VW Strategy Would Curb Audi’s Role as Development Hub

11/5/2018

Volkswagen AG will consider a 10-year business strategy that call for more collaboration with rival carmakers and less reliance on the group’s Audi brand for product development leadership.

Cadillac Will Halt, Relaunch Subscription Plan

11/5/2018

General Motors Co.’s Cadillac brand confirms it will suspend its “Book by Cadillac” subscription service on Dec. 1, then relaunch a revised version of the program a few months later.

SEC Subpoenas Tesla’s Production Records

11/5/2018

Tesla Inc. confirms that its production statistics for the Model 3 electric sedan have been subpoenaed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.