NEWS

Federal Judge Dismisses GM Ignition Switch Criminal Case

9/19/2018

A U.S. District Court judge in New York City has discharged a 3-year-old criminal lawsuit against General Motor Co. over defective ignition switches blamed for 124 deaths.

Report: FCA to Drop 300 Sedan, Launch New Minivan

9/19/2018

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s 2020 future product plans for its Chrysler brand include adding a production version of the concept Portal Minivan and discontinuing the aging 300 full-size sedan.

Retailer Pioneer Mike Jackson Steps Down as CEO of AutoNation

9/19/2018

Mike Jackson, whose AutoNation Inc. proved the viability of retailing cars in the U.S. through a broad network of multi-brand outlets, says he will step down as CEO next year after 19 years.

Cadillac Will Expand V-Series to All Models

9/19/2018

General Motors Co.’s Cadillac brand plans to offer V-Series performance variants for all cars and crossovers in its lineup.

Self-Driving-Shuttle Service to Launch in Ohio

9/19/2018

Ann Arbor, Mich.-based May Mobility Inc. will begin operating a self-driving shuttle van service in Columbus, Ohio, late this year.

No Manual Transmission for New Bimmer Roadster

9/19/2018

BMW AG will not offer a manual transmission in the all-new Z4 roadster that’s due to bow next spring.

ZF to Develop Its Own Self-Driving Electric Car

9/19/2018

ZF Friedrichshafen AG, best-known for powertrain components and vehicle electronics, is getting into the electric-vehicle market.

Daimler Trucks Invests in Electric Bus Company

9/19/2018

Daimler AG’s Trucks & Buses unit is making an unspecified investment in Proterra Inc., a Burlingame, Calif.-based maker of electric buses, and plans to partner with the company on future projects.

Porsche Touts Flexible Charging Stations

9/19/2018

Porsche AG says its new super-fast charging stations can accommodate a range of electrified vehicles and grid capacities.

Car Sales in Europe Jumped 11% in July, 30% in August

9/19/2018

Registrations of new passenger vehicles across Europe expanded strongly over the past two months, trade group ACEA reports.