NEWS

Next-Gen 911 to Get L.A. Reveal

10/11/2018

Porsche AG will take the wraps off its redesigned 911 sports car late next month at the Los Angeles auto show.

Chinese Dealers Call for Tax Cuts to Boost Car Sales

10/11/2018

China should cut its tax on new cars by 50% to help revive demand, says the China Automobile Dealers Assn.

Waymo Tops 10 Million Miles of Autonomous Testing

10/11/2018

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit says its fleet of self-driving vehicles has surpassed 10 million miles on public roads in the U.S.

FCA Drops Diesel Option for Panda Minicar

10/11/2018

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has stopped building a diesel version of its Panda minicar.

Mazda Enhances Torque Vectoring System

10/11/2018

Mazda Motor Corp. is launching the second generation of its G-Vectoring Control technology on all new models, starting with the updated CX-5 compact crossover vehicle.

Magna Adds Czech Seating Plant to Serve BMW

10/11/2018

Canada’s Magna International Inc. has opened a factory in Chomutov, Czech Republic, to supply seats to BMW AG for multiple vehicle programs.

Mercedes Confirms Plans for Level 3 Autonomy in 2020

10/11/2018

Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit plans to introduce Level 3 autonomous driving systems on the S-Class sedan in 2020.

Daimler, Geely in Talks about Ride-Hailing Service in China

10/11/2018

A new ride-hailing and car-sharing service for the Chinese market reportedly is being considered by Daimler AG and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.

BMW to Hike Stake in China Venture to 75%

10/11/2018

BMW AG has agreed to spend €3.6 billion ($4.2 billion) to raise its equity in a venture with China partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. to 75% by 2022.

James Murdoch to Be Tesla’s Next Chairman?

10/11/2018

Tesla Inc. outside board member James Murdoch is the leading candidate to succeed founder Elon Musk as the electric carmaker’s new chairman, sources tell the Financial Times.