NEWS

Porsche Readies Retro Track Car

9/28/2018

In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Porsche AG is launching a limited-edition 935 track car.

VW, Microsoft Team on Global Mobility Cloud

9/28/2018

Volkswagen AG and Microsoft Corp. have announced a strategic partnership to develop a comprehensive “industrial automotive cloud” for all future VW digital services and mobility offerings.

New Pininfarina Unit Adds Tech Leaders, Confirms Munich HQ

9/28/2018

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s new Automobili Pininfarina unit confirms it will be based in Munich and has hired a pair of veteran engineering executives.

Ford’s Rouge Plant Turns 100, Plans Hybrid F-Series Truck

9/28/2018

Ford Motor Co.’s historic Rouge complex outside Detroit is celebrating its 100th year of continuous vehicle production.

WLTP Woes Push Carmakers to Halt Plug-in Sales in Europe

9/28/2018

German carmakers have suspended sales of several plug-in hybrid models in Europe because the vehicles no longer qualify for tax breaks.

SEC Says Musk Misled Tesla Investors with Delisting Claim

9/27/2018

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Tesla Inc. CEO Musk of making false and misleading statements about taking the company private.

Reports: VW Agrees to Retrofit Cheater Diesels in Europe

9/27/2018

Volkswagen AG is prepared to retrofit diesel engines in Europe that the company had rigged to evade emission rules.

Toyota Files Patent for Flying Car

9/27/2018

Toyota Motor Corp. has filed a U.S. patent for an electric flying car.

Ford Pursues Cost-Cutting Ventures with VW, Mahindra

9/27/2018

Ford Motor Co. is in talks with Volkswagen AG in Germany and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. in India to reduce product development and production costs in both regions.

VW Says Lean Production Will Save €2.6 Billion

9/27/2018

Volkswagen AG estimates that its VW brand will save €2.6 billion ($3 billion) between now and the end of 2025 by implementing leaner production methods.