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Making an Economic Case for Robo-Taxis
6/13/2018Autonomous vehicles and new mobility services threaten to disrupt traditional transportation in a number of ways.
Suryadevara to Succeed Stevens as GM’s Finance Chief
6/13/2018General Motors Co. has appointed Dhivya Suryadevara to succeed Chuck Stevens as the company’s chief financial officer, effective Sept. 1.
Accenture Expands Michigan Operations
6/13/2018Accenture plc, a New York-based professional services firm, has opened an automotive innovation center in Livonia, Mich.
Constellium Expands Aluminum Tech Center at London University
6/13/2018Amsterdam-based Constellium NV is expanding its research partnership with Brunel University in London on next-generation aluminum alloys and corresponding manufacturing processes.
Prosecutors Say FCA, UAW Conspired to Violate Labor Laws
6/13/2018Federal prosecutors say Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and the United Auto Workers union co-conspired to illegally grant favors to union officials and make special payments to them, The Detroit News reports.
Mustang GT350 Gets Track Enhancements
6/13/2018Ford Motor Co. is making a host of improvements to the track-ready Mustang Shelby GT350 but will maintain the performance car’s powertrain and basic design.
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance Cites Further Savings
6/13/2018The Renault-Nissan Alliance says its annual cost savings grew 14% to €5.7 billion ($6.7 billion) in 2017, thanks to the addition of Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Toyota Invests $1 Billion in Singapore’s Grab Ride-Hailing Service
6/13/2018Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to invest $1 billion in GrabTaxi Holdings, southeast Asia’s largest ride-hailing and ride-sharing service, at the end of June.
Ford Explorer, Jeep Cherokee Flunk IIHS Crash Test
6/12/2018Two SUVs—the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee—received “poor” ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety because of their “serious” crash structure shortcomings.
BMW Sales Hurt by Diesel Bans, Upcoming Tariff Cuts
6/12/2018BMW AG reports its global sales in May slipped 2% to 204,000 units as skittish consumers delayed purchases.