Ford Edge Gets Smart on All-Wheel Drive
9/14/2018Ford Motor Co. is launching a new all-wheel-drive system that uses artificial intelligence on the 2019 Edge crossover vehicle.
VW Stumps for Self-Driving-Car Alliance
9/14/2018Volkswagen AG is working to form an industry alliance to help reduce costs and share liability risks for self-driving vehicles.
Hyundai Motor’s Chief Moves to Vice Chairman of Hyundai Group
9/14/2018Hyundai Motor Group has appointed its chairman’s son as chief vice chairman, thus moving him closer to succeeding his 80-year-old father as head of the giant conglomerate.
French Alliance to Debut Next-Gen EV Batteries in 2020
9/13/2018A European consortium set up in February aims to begin mass producing next-generation lithium-ion batteries in early 2020 and solid-state devices in 2024, Reuters reports.
Tesla’s Latest Model 3 Challenge: Smoother Deliveries
9/13/2018Tesla Inc. is hustling to solve a pleasant new problem with its Model 3 electric sedan: keeping up with the paperwork generated by a big upswing in deliveries.
VW to Halt Beetle Production in 2019
9/13/2018Volkswagen AG says it will stop building the iconic Beetle next July after more than 70 years.
Tenneco Shareholders Approve Federal-Mogul Acquisition
9/13/2018Tenneco Inc.’s shareholders have approved by a margin of more than 90% the company’s $5.4 billion deal to acquire Federal Mogul LLC. The purchase was announced in April.
Aston Martin EV to Make 600 Horsepower
9/13/2018Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. says its upcoming Rapid E electric supercar will be fitted with two electric motors that produce a combined 610 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque.
Adient Names DelGrosso as CEO
9/13/2018Struggling auto interiors supplier Adient plc has chosen Douglas DelGrosso to take over as CEO on Oct. 1.
Former JLR Exec Tapped to Head Lotus
9/13/2018Group Lotus plc has appointed Phil Popham, a former senior Jaguar Land Rover executive, to manage its operations.