NEWS

Alpine to Relocate N. American Headquarters

10/2/2018

Japan’s Alpine Electronics Inc. plans to move its headquarters for the Americas from Torrance, Calif. to Auburn Hills, Mich., next year.

Toyota Supra to Get Detroit Reveal

10/2/2018

Toyota Motor Corp. plans to unveil the production version of its upcoming Supra sports car in January at the Detroit auto show.

Wheel Suspension Startup Adds Investors

10/2/2018

Israeli startup SoftWheel Ltd., which is developing a wheel system with an integrated suspension, says Mitsubishi Corp. has made an unspecified investment in its latest round of funding.

Renault Offers Incentives to Diesel Owners in Germany

10/2/2018

Renault SA is offering discounts on its models ranging from €2,000 to €10,000 ($2,300-$11,500) to drivers of older diesel cars in Germany.

Mazda to Electrify Its Entire Fleet by 2030

10/2/2018

Mazda Motor Corp. says it will electrify the powertrains of all its models by 2030.

Tesla Plans Giant Tent to Shelter Cars for Shipment

10/2/2018

Tesla Inc. has applied for a permit to erect a 4,000 sq-ft tent to shelter its electric cars as they are being staged for shipment to customers.

Carmakers in N. America Applaud New NAFTA Trade Deal

10/2/2018

The tentative agreement to include Canada in a plan to update NAFTA has eased worries by Detroit’s Big Three carmakers about the Trump administration’s trade policy, even though the deal will alter their supply chains.

Ford to Halt Focus Car Production in Argentina

10/2/2018

Ford Motor Co. says it will stop making Focus small cars in Argentina in 2019 in a bid to cut operating losses in the region.

European Carmakers Warn Against CO2 Emission Limits

10/2/2018

Carmakers in Europe are warning of unintended consequences if the European Parliament approves a plan on Wednesday to slash allowable carbon dioxide emissions from cars 45% by 2030.

U.K. Transport Chief Sees Autonomous, Piston-Free Future

10/2/2018

The U.K.’s transport secretary predicts Britain will see the first completely automated cars on its roads no later than 2022.