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Ford: No Plan for U.S.-Built Focus Crossover Model
9/10/2018Ford Motor Co., which last month canceled plans to import a crossover version of its Focus small car from China, says it makes no economic sense to make the car in the U.S. instead.
Mercedes Launches Semi-Autonomous Commercial Truck
9/10/2018Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz Trucks unit says its new Actros model will be the first production heavy-duty truck to include partially automated driver assistance systems when the vehicle is launched next spring.
BMW Teams with 6 U.S. Startups
9/10/2018BMW AG’s Financial Services unit in the U.S. has selected the first six startup companies to participate in its Collaboration Lab program.
U.S. Adds Another 201,000 Jobs
9/10/2018The U.S. created another 201,000 jobs in August, as the country’s unemployment rate remained steady at 3.9%.
Polestar to Open 60 Showrooms by 2020
9/10/2018Volvo Car Corp.’s Polestar electric-car brand plans to open 60 vehicle showrooms worldwide by 2020.
U.K. Startup Targets Flying Taxi Launch by 2022
9/10/2018Bristol, England-based Vertical Aerospace says it completed testing of a prototype all-electric aircraft this summer and aims to launch inter-city flying taxi services within four years.
Volvo IPO Delayed by Trade War Fears
9/10/2018Volvo Car Corp. tells the Financial Times that it will delay a planned initial public offering until next year because of uncertainties about escalating U.S. trade fights with China and Europe.
Tesla Names President for Automotive Operations
9/10/2018Tesla Inc. has created the new position of automotive president and appointed Jerome Guillen, 46, to fill it.
UPDATE: Toyota Plants to Reopen in Japan on Thursday
9/10/2018Last week’s deadly earthquake in northern Japan has disrupted parts supplies to Toyota Motor Corp. and forced the carmaker to suspend domestic output of all Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles.
VW Taps Dahlheim to Head Group Sales
9/10/2018Volkswagen AG has named Christian Dahlheim, currently sales chief for VW Financial Services, to take over as head of VW Group sales.