Alpine to Relocate N. American Headquarters
10/2/2018Japan’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
10/2/2018Toyota 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
10/2/2018Israeli 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
10/2/2018Renault 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
10/2/2018Mazda Motor Corp. says it will electrify the powertrains of all its models by 2030.
Tesla Plans Giant Tent to Shelter Cars for Shipment
10/2/2018Tesla 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
10/2/2018The 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
10/2/2018Ford 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
10/2/2018Carmakers 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
10/2/2018The U.K.’s transport secretary predicts Britain will see the first completely automated cars on its roads no later than 2022.