NEWS

SUVs to Drive China Sales for Ford's Lincoln Brand

4/25/2018

Sedans accounted for 42% of Ford Motor Co.’s Lincoln brand sales in China last year, but future growth will be dominated by SUV/crossovers.

BMW Unveils Its First Electric Crossover

4/25/2018

BMW AG presented its first all-electric SUV/crossover, the iX3, in concept form earlier today at the Beijing auto show.

Ferrari Plans All-Electric Car—After 2022

4/25/2018

Ferrari NV plans to join the shift to all-electric models, but not until sometime after 2022, says Chairman Sergio Marchionne.

Audi Will Recall 1.2 Million Vehicles for Fire Hazard

4/24/2018

Volkswagen AG’s Audi unit is preparing to recall nearly 1.2 million vehicles worldwide to replace electric water pumps that could cause a fire.

10-Best Interiors List Spans Wide Gamut

4/24/2018

This year’s 10 Best Interiors list selected by WardsAuto includes a wide range of vehicles, spanning from Hyundai’s all-new Kona tiny crossover model to Porsche’s ultra-luxury Panamera sedan.   

Oil Prices Jump to 3-Year High

4/24/2018

Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, briefly brushed $75 on Tuesday—its highest level since November 2014—over worries that new U.S. sanctions against Iran would trim petroleum output.

Flying Taxi Startup Hires Supercar Designer

4/24/2018

A German flying taxi startup has hired Frank Stephenson to design its vehicles, launch pads and departure lounges.

Opel Acquisition Boosts PSA’s Revenue 42%

4/24/2018

PSA Group reports a 42% jump in revenue to €18.2 billion ($22.2 billion) in the first quarter, thanks to the impact of its Opel acquisition last August.

Maybach EV Concept Breaks Cover

4/24/2018

Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Maybach unit has unveiled its all-electric Vision Ultimate Luxury concept car ahead of this week’s Beijing auto show.

March Truck Sales Fall 3% in Europe

4/24/2018

Sales of commercial vehicles across Europe declined 3% year on year to 268,000 units last month, trade group ACEA reports.