NEWS

Ford Edge Gets Smart on All-Wheel Drive

9/14/2018

Ford 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

9/14/2018

Volkswagen 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

9/14/2018

Hyundai 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

9/13/2018

A 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

9/13/2018

Tesla 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

9/13/2018

Volkswagen AG says it will stop building the iconic Beetle next July after more than 70 years.

Tenneco Shareholders Approve Federal-Mogul Acquisition

9/13/2018

Tenneco 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

9/13/2018

Aston 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

9/13/2018

Struggling auto interiors supplier Adient plc has chosen Douglas DelGrosso to take over as CEO on Oct. 1.

Former JLR Exec Tapped to Head Lotus

9/13/2018

Group Lotus plc has appointed Phil Popham, a former senior Jaguar Land Rover executive, to manage its operations.