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March Sales Drop 5% in Europe
4/18/2018Demand for new passenger vehicles in Europe fell to 1.84 million units last month from 1.94 million in March 2017, according to industry trade group ACEA.
Recall Snag Halts Honda SUV Sales in China
4/18/2018Honda Motor Co. has been blocked from marketing its top-selling CR-V crossover vehicle in China because officials have rejected the company’s plan to recall the model.
U.S. Peer-to-Peer Car Rental App Targets Japan Debut
4/18/2018San Francisco-based Turo Inc. says a $104 million funding round led by Sumitomo Corp. will help it introduce its peer-to-peer car rental scheme in Japan by 2020.
VW Hires Installers for 2,000 EV Chargers in U.S.
4/18/2018Volkswagen AG has chosen four suppliers to develop and install more than 2,000 quick-charge points across the U.S. by the end of 2019.
Tesla Will Shift Model 3 Output to 24/7 Schedule
4/18/2018Tesla Inc. plans to crank up production of its $35,000 Model 3 electric sedan in May to an around-the-clock schedule.
UAW’s Secretary-Treasurer to Retire in June
4/17/2018Gary Casteel confirms he won’t seek reelection after all as secretary-treasurer of the United Auto Workers union this summer.
Czech Startup Readies Retro-Styled EV
4/17/2018MW Motors sro has unveiled a production-ready version of its retro-styled electric coupe, which the company showed in concept form in 2015.
U.S. Carmakers Push for Higher-Octane Gasoline
4/17/2018The U.S. auto industry is lobbying Congress to hike the octane level of regular-grade gasoline and help them boost the efficiency of piston engines.
Mustang Moves Up to Top NASCAR Series
4/17/2018Ford Mustangs will be moving into NASCAR’s top Monster Energy Cup series at the start of next season.
China, EU, India File U.S. Tariff Complaints with WTO
4/17/2018China, the European Union and India have filed similar complaints with the World Trade Organization about the legality of U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.