NEWS

Dyson to Produce EVs in Singapore

10/23/2018

U.K.-based home appliance specialist Dyson Ltd. says it will construct a factory in Singapore to build its upcoming electric car.

Nissan Targets 5% Market Share in India

10/23/2018

Nissan Motor Co. aims to hike its share of India’s new-car market from less than 2% in the fiscal year ended March 31 to 5% by 2022-2023.

Subaru Cuts First-Half Profit Forecast by 45%

10/23/2018

Subaru Inc. says the cost of domestic recalls will slash its first-half operating profit in April-September to 61 billion yen ($544 million), down 45% from its previous guidance.

Conti Supplies Power Electronics for Jaguar EV

10/23/2018

Continental AG is supplying the power electronics system for Jaguar Land Rover Ltd.’s all-new I-Pace electric crossover.

BMW Recalls 1.6 Million Diesels Worldwide

10/23/2018

BMW AG is recalling 1.6 million of its diesel-powered vehicles worldwide to fix an engine problem that could melt the intake manifold and cause a fire.

Renault’s Third-Quarter Revenue Drops 6%

10/23/2018

Slumping demand in emerging markets caused Renault SA’s revenue to shrink 6% to €11.5 billion ($13.2 billion) in the third quarter.

Faraday Future Cuts Staff, Wages

10/23/2018

Struggling California electric car startup Faraday Future Inc. says it will lay off an unspecified number of employees, and those who remain will take 20% pay cuts.

Ford Expands Self-Driving Car Tests to Washington, D.C.

10/22/2018

Ford Motor Co. plans to begin testing a fleet of self-driving cars early next year in Washington, D.C.

Fuel Prices Finally Drop in U.S.

10/22/2018

The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in the U.S. declined 4 cents to $2.85 per gallon this week, AAA reports.

Ford Says Tariffs Make Steel from U.S. Costliest Anywhere

10/22/2018

Ford Motor Co. says U.S. tariffs on imported steel have made the domestically produced metal the world’s most expensive.