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Federal Judge Dismisses GM Ignition Switch Criminal Case
9/19/2018A 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
9/19/2018Fiat 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
9/19/2018Mike 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
9/19/2018General 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
9/19/2018Ann 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
9/19/2018BMW 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
9/19/2018ZF Friedrichshafen AG, best-known for powertrain components and vehicle electronics, is getting into the electric-vehicle market.
Daimler Trucks Invests in Electric Bus Company
9/19/2018Daimler 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
9/19/2018Porsche 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
9/19/2018Registrations of new passenger vehicles across Europe expanded strongly over the past two months, trade group ACEA reports.