Porsche Readies Retro Track Car
9/28/2018In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Porsche AG is launching a limited-edition 935 track car.
VW, Microsoft Team on Global Mobility Cloud
9/28/2018Volkswagen 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
9/28/2018Mahindra & 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
9/28/2018Ford 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
9/28/2018German 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
9/27/2018The 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
9/27/2018Volkswagen AG is prepared to retrofit diesel engines in Europe that the company had rigged to evade emission rules.
Toyota Files Patent for Flying Car
9/27/2018Toyota Motor Corp. has filed a U.S. patent for an electric flying car.
Ford Pursues Cost-Cutting Ventures with VW, Mahindra
9/27/2018Ford 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
9/27/2018Volkswagen 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.