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Conti Warns Managers to Shape Up or Ship Out
9/5/2018In a bluntly worded letter, Continental AG tells senior staffers they must get a grip on their business units or face being fired, Reuters reports.
Zetsche Signals Slower Pace for Daimler EV Rollout
9/5/2018CEO Dieter Zetsche says Daimler AG will ramp up its production of electric vehicles at a slower pace than originally announced.
FCA to Open Autonomous-Vehicle Test Facility in Michigan
9/5/2018Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is investing $30 million into a new testing facility for autonomous vehicles at the company's proving grounds in Chelsea, Mich.
Ford Drops U.S. Ads for Sedans
9/5/2018Ford Motor Co. is canceling all national advertising for its sedans and redirecting its spending on such models as the Mustang sports car and EcoSport small crossover vehicles.
Daimler Opens Sprinter Van Plant in U.S.
9/5/2018Daimler AG has opened a $500 million factory in North Charleston, S.C., to make Mercedes-Benz Sprinter delivery vans for the North American market.
McLaren Remains Opposed to SUVs
9/5/2018McLaren Automotive Ltd.’s upcoming product blitz won’t include SUV/crossover models.
Toyota to Recall 1 Million Hybrids Worldwide
9/5/2018Toyota Motor Corp. is preparing to recall 1.03 million of its hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars worldwide to repair a wiring problem that could cause a fire, Reuters reports.
Segula in Talks to Buy Opel R&D Operations
9/5/2018Paris-based engineering group Segula Technologies SA is in advanced talks to buy the Opel engineering center in Russelsheim, Germany, from PSA Group.
Korea’s Mando Approved for Self-Driving-Car Tests in California
9/5/2018South Korean driveline supplier Mando Corp. has received approval from the California Dept. of Motor Vehicles to test autonomous vehicles in the state.
Volvo’s Self-Driving Pods Could Sub for Short-Haul Air Travel
9/5/2018Volvo Car Corp. says its 360c concept vehicle offers a more convenient alternative to air shuttles on trips of 300 km (186 miles) or less.