Trump May Announce $200 Billion in China Tariffs Today
9/7/2018The 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
9/7/2018China 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
9/7/2018A 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
9/6/2018Democratic 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
9/6/2018BMW 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
9/6/2018Tesla 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
9/6/2018The 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
9/6/2018Ford 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%
9/6/2018Sales 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
9/6/2018BorgWarner Inc. has adapted its “dual-volute” turbocharger geometry for use in light vehicles powered by gasoline engines.