NEWS

Ford Recalls 2 Million Trucks to Fix Seatbelts

9/6/2018

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 2 million of its F-Series pickup trucks in North America to fix front-row seatbelt pretensioners that could make sparks and cause a fire in a crash.

GM to Broaden Bolt EV Sales Overseas

9/6/2018

General Motors Co. plans to expand global availability of its all-electric Chevrolet Bolt hatchback.

Opel to Skip Paris Auto Show

9/6/2018

PSA Group’s Opel/Vauxhall unit has decided not to participate at the upcoming Paris auto show, joining a growing list of carmakers that have opted out of the October event.

Toyota, Geely Eye Partnership on Hybrid Cars

9/6/2018

Toyota Motor Corp. is exploring potential partnerships with China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. on electric-hybrid vehicle technology, according to media reports.

August Car Sales Surge in U.K.

9/6/2018

Car sales in the U.K. jumped 23% to 94,100 units in August as consumers snapped up clearance bargains ahead of this month’s industrywide shift to Europe’s new emission test protocol.

Uber Partners with Japanese Taxi Firm on Ride-Hailing

9/6/2018

Uber Technologies Inc. has signed a deal that will enable Japanese customers to use its ride-hailing app to summon conventional taxis.

U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Plod Along

9/6/2018

Trade negotiators from Canada and the U.S. had no progress to report Wednesday evening after a renewed effort to update NAFTA that began last weekend.

Fiat 124 Spider Sounds Off on Options

9/5/2018

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is adding distinctive auditory and visual option packages for its 124 Spider roadster.

No Relief Expected on U.S. Gasoline Prices

9/5/2018

Average gasoline prices—which spent last weekend’s Labor Day holiday at a four-year high of $2.83 per gallon—aren’t likely to ease much between now and the end of next year.

Uber Affirms Timing for IPO

9/5/2018

Uber Technologies Inc. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi reiterates plans for an initial public offering next year and insists the company has no plan to sell its tech unit.