Ford Teams with Startup on Ride-Share Routing Software Developer
6/15/2018Ford Motor Co.’s Autonomic affiliate is partnering with San Francisco startup rideOS Inc. to develop software that dispatches and routes ride-share vehicles.
Renault Shareholders Approve Ghosn’s Pay Package for 2017
6/15/2018Renault SA stockholders have approved a €7.4 million ($8.6 million) package for CEO Carlos Ghosn, defeating an effort by the French government to reduce the amount.
BorgWarner Will Restate Financials to Cover Asbestos Charges
6/15/2018BorgWarner Inc. says it will restate its financial results for 2015-2016 to cover charges related to asbestos liabilities and related legal defense costs.
UAW Vice Presidents Swap GM, FCA Oversight Jobs
6/15/2018The United Auto Workers Union has traded assignments for the vice presidents who head its General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles departments.
Trump Adds Protective Tariffs on $50 Billion in Chinese Goods
6/15/2018President Donald Trump is adding a 25% tariff on some $50 billion in Chinese goods in a bid to force the country to lower its own import taxes on American products.
Car Sales Flatten in Europe
6/15/2018May new-car registrations advanced less than 1% across Europe last month, reaching 1.44 million units from 1.43 million a year ago, according to trade group ACEA.
NAFTA Talks in Limbo
6/15/2018Canada and the U.S. have agreed to resume talks about revising the North American Free Trade Agreement, but they haven’t decided when to do so.
White House Sets New Meetings on Emission Rules
6/15/2018The Trump administration has called for another round of talks with California regulators and an auto industry trade group about easing regulations on vehicle emissions and fuel economy.
N. American Auto Suppliers Remain Bullish about 2018 Market
6/15/2018The auto industry’s North American supply base remains optimistic about 2018 in spite of uncertain federal policies on trade and tariffs.
Honeywell to Rebrand Turbo Unit as Garrett
6/14/2018Honeywell International Inc. will rename its turbocharger business as Garrett when it spins off the unit later this year.