NEWS

Report: Drivers Put Too Much Trust in Safety Assist Features

9/26/2018

U.S. drivers like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), but a new report says they often overestimate what such features can do.

Audi, Mercedes, VW Begin Testing Autonomous Cars in China

9/26/2018

Germany’s Big Three carmakers have quietly launched tests of self-driving cars in China through partnerships with local software suppliers.

Japan-U.S. Agree to Set Framework for Trade Talks

9/25/2018

Envoys from Japan and the U.S. agreed earlier today to establish a framework for expanding trade and tariffs talks between the two countries.

Bugatti Mulls New Model

9/25/2018

Volkswagen AG’s Bugatti unit is considering adding a second model to complement its Chiron supercar.

Daimler Opens First EV Charging Station in Jakarta

9/25/2018

Daimler AG has unveiled its first Indonesian charging station for electric cars ahead of its introduction of electrified models there in 2019.

California Ponders Hike in EV Subsidies

9/25/2018

California is considering a move to boost its sales incentives on electric vehicles to $4,500 from the current $2,500, Bloomberg News reports.

Chevy Blazer to Start at $30,000

9/25/2018

General Motors Co. will base-price its all-new Chevrolet Blazer midsize crossover vehicle at $30,000 when the vehicle arrives at U.S. dealerships in January.

White House Ready to Move on Without Canada on NAFTA Update

9/25/2018

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says the Trump administration is prepared ignore Canada and move ahead with a U.S.-Mexico update for NAFTA.

PSA Names Leclercq to Head Citroen Design

9/25/2018

Pierre Leclercq, most recently design chief for Kia Motors Corp., will take over as head of design for PSA Group’s Citroen group on Nov. 1.

Tesla Making Its Own Car Carriers to Ease Supply Bottlenecks

9/25/2018

CEO Elon Musk says Tesla Inc. has begun building its own car carrier trailers to help solve its U.S. distribution problems.