Ford Recalls 2 Million Trucks to Fix Seatbelts
9/6/2018Ford 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
9/6/2018General Motors Co. plans to expand global availability of its all-electric Chevrolet Bolt hatchback.
Opel to Skip Paris Auto Show
9/6/2018PSA 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
9/6/2018Toyota 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.
9/6/2018Car 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
9/6/2018Uber 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
9/6/2018Trade 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
9/5/2018Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is adding distinctive auditory and visual option packages for its 124 Spider roadster.
No Relief Expected on U.S. Gasoline Prices
9/5/2018Average 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
9/5/2018Uber 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.