NEWS

Bosch Readies Predictive Road Conditions Tech

7/26/2018

Bosch says it has developed a system that will provide automated vehicles with a “seat-of-the-pants” feel for changes in weather and road conditions.

Honda HR-V Drops Manual Transmission

7/26/2018

Honda Motor Co. will no longer offer a manual transmission in its HR-V subcompact crossover vehicle sold in the U.S.

U.S. Hints of Possible NAFTA Deal with Mexico Next Month

7/26/2018

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer tells Congress that negotiators may reach an agreement with Mexico in August to update NAFTA.

Study Shows Americans Leery of Chinese Cars

7/26/2018

One-third of American motorists wouldn’t consider buying a vehicle from a Chinese carmaker, according to a poll by car-shopping website Autolist.

Daimler to Split into 3 Companies

7/26/2018

Daimler AG says it plans next year to reorganize into a holding company with three legally independent entities: Mercedes-Benz, Daimler Truck and Daimler Mobility.

Hyundai Sales Up, Profits Down

7/26/2018

Hyundai Motor Co. reports its wholesales jumped 11% to 1.19 million units in April-June, and revenue advanced 2% to 24.7 trillion won ($22 billion).

Qualcomm Ends Bid for NXP

7/26/2018

San Diego-based Qualcomm Inc. has dropped its $44 billion bid to purchase rival semiconductor supplier NXP Semiconductors NV after China failed to grant regulatory approval of the deal amid growing trade tensions with the U.S.

Nissan Posts 14% Drop in Net Profit

7/26/2018

Nissan Motor Co. says slumping sales in major markets cut its fiscal first quarter net income 14% to 116 billion yen ($1 billion).

Chassis Brakes International Opens German Tech Center

7/26/2018

Eindhoven, Netherlands-based Chassis Brakes International (CBI) Chassis Brakes International has moved its application and engineering center in Germany to a larger facility.

Cadillac Subscription Leader Quits

7/26/2018

Melody Lee, who headed General Motors Co.’s 19-month-old Book by Cadillac subscription service, is leaving the company next month.