NEWS

Trump May Announce $200 Billion in China Tariffs Today

9/7/2018

The Trump administration may confirm as soon as today that it will levy tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods.

Former Rolls-Royce Design Chief Joins Red Flag Limo Maker

9/7/2018

China FAW Group Corp. has hired former Rolls-Royce Motor Cars design chief Giles Taylor to update the company’s domestic brands, including its iconic Red Flag limousine, Bloomberg News reports.

Frankfurt to Ban Older Diesels, Gasoline Cars

9/7/2018

A German administrative court has ruled that Frankfurt’s efforts to improve air quality must include a ban on old diesel and gasoline vehicles in the city center.

Democrats Vow Fight if NAFTA Update Excludes Canada

9/6/2018

Democratic Party leaders say they will reject any revised NAFTA deal that doesn’t include Canada—assuming they win enough House seats to do so, Bloomberg News reports.

BMW Reveals In-Car Personal Assistant System

9/6/2018

BMW AG says its new Intelligent Personal Assistant technology will use artificial intelligence to build a digital persona with which drivers can interact.

Tesla’s Stock, Bond Price Sink

9/6/2018

Tesla Inc.’s stock price has skidded 7% to less than $281 in the past two days, and the company’s $1.8 billion junk bond dropped to a record low of 86 cents on the dollar.

Report: EV Impact on European Jobs Worse than Forecast

9/6/2018

The European auto industry’s sudden shift to electrification will eliminate far more jobs than the European Commission has predicted, according to trade group ACEA.

Ford Teases Mustang-Inspired Crossover

9/6/2018

Ford Motor Co. has released darkened images of the rear of the Mustang-inspired electric crossover vehicle the company plans to launch in 2020.

August Car Sales in Russia Climb 11%

9/6/2018

Sales of passenger and light commercial vehicles in Russia rose 11% to 147,400 units in August, the Moscow-based Assn. of European Businesses reports.

BorgWarner Adds Dual-Turbo Tech for Light Trucks

9/6/2018

BorgWarner Inc. has adapted its “dual-volute” turbocharger geometry for use in light vehicles powered by gasoline engines.