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German Carmakers Say New CO2 Emission Rules Will Cut Jobs
10/11/2018The European Union’s proposal to cut allowable carbon dioxide emissions from cars 35% by 2030 will cost the country’s auto industry tens of thousands of jobs, asserts industry group VDA.
Intelligence Expert Joins GM’s Board
10/10/2018General Motors Co. is adding Jami Miscik, a security and intelligence expert who heads New York-based geopolitical Kissinger Associates, to its board of directors.
EV Startup Plans Pickup Truck
10/10/2018Bollinger Motors LLC, which last year announced plans for its all-electric B1 off-road SUV, also is developing an electric pickup truck.
Skoda Readies New Hatchback
10/10/2018Volkswagen AG’s Skoda unit plans to unveil an all-new compact hatchback later this year.
Vietnam Startup Gets $950 Million Credit Line
10/10/2018Vietnamese startup VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Co. Ltd. has arranged a $950 million line of credit to help launch its first model in 2019, Reuters reports.
Ford Puts Graphene to Work on New Models
10/10/2018Ford Motor Co. will begin using small amounts of graphene in upcoming vehicles to improve strength and other performance characteristics.
Keogh to Head VW Operations in U.S.
10/10/2018Volkswagen AG has named Scott Keogh to become president and CEO of its North American operations, including the VW brand, on Nov. 1.
Mercedes Readies Fuel Cell-Powered SUV
10/10/2018Daimler AG plans to begin leasing fuel cell-powered versions of its GLC crossover vehicle to fleet operators in Germany early next year.
Volvo, Nvidia Ink Deal for Automated Vehicle Processors
10/10/2018Nvidia Corp. has agreed to supply its latest Drive AGX Xavier autonomous vehicle technology to Volvo Car Corp.
EPA Ordered to Waive U.S. Curbs on E15 Ethanol Fuel
10/10/2018As expected, President Donald Trump has eased restrictions on selling gasoline that contains 15% corn-based ethanol, a move championed by Midwest farm states.