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VW Brand Begins Global Ad Agency Review
4/16/2018Volkswagen AG is preparing to launch a global review of the creative agencies handling advertising for its VW brand, Advertising Age reports.
Opel, Vauxhall to Relaunch Dealer Networks
4/16/2018PSA Group says the Opel and Vauxhall brands it acquired last year will revamp their entire European dealer networks.
Alexa Remote Controls Coming to Kia
4/16/2018Kia Motors Corp. is the latest carmaker to add compatibility for Amazon.com’s Alexa voice-enabled personal assistant in its vehicles.
Toyota Targets 2021 Launch for V2V Tech in U.S.
4/16/2018Toyota Motor Corp. plans to expand its vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology to the U.S. by 2021 and offer it across most Toyota and Lexus models in the country by mid-decade.
Chinese Investor Li Urges Daimler to Share Technology
4/16/2018Li Shufu, who acquired nearly 10% of Daimler AG in February, says carmakers must learn to cooperate on technology or risk being “swallowed up” by those that do.
Continental Tire Sensor Detects Hydroplaning
4/16/2018Continental AG is developing a system to identify and counter conditions that can cause tires to hydroplane and lose grip in wet conditions.
Carmakers Seek EU Help to Meet CO2 Targets
4/16/2018European carmakers want more help from the European Union to meet the region’s carbon dioxide emission targets for 2020 and beyond.
Porsche to Install 500 Fast Chargers in U.S
4/16/2018Porsche AG expects to have a network of 500 fast-charger devices for electric vehicles in place across the U.S. by the end of 2019.
Tesla Dials Back on Factory Automation
4/16/2018Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk says his push for “excessive automation” at the company’s electric-car factory in California was a mistake.
Aston Martin Readies 210-mph Rapide Sedan
4/16/2018Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd.’s. AMR performance sub-brand will launch its version of the company’s Rapide S sedan in the fourth quarter.