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BMW to Launch Extended-Range Electric Sedan in 2020
3/22/2018BMW AG plans to launch a production version of last year’s iVision Dynamics concept electric sedan (pictured) by 2020.
Autoliv CEO Carlson Moving to Veoneer Spinoff
3/22/2018Jon Carlson, who currently is the chairman, CEO and president of Autoliv Inc., will become the CEO of the new Veoneer Inc. when the electronics business is spun off from Autoliv later this year.
BlackBerry Inks Software Deal with JLR
3/22/2018Waterloo, Ont.-based BlackBerry Ltd. says it has signed a deal to supply software to Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. for use in next-generation autonomous and connected vehicles.
PSA Unveils European Powertrain Plan, Minus Germany
3/22/2018PSA Group has reported new powertrain production assignments for its facilities in Europe—except in Germany, where labor talks continue about hiking efficiency at its Opel unit.
Operator of Uber Self-Driving Car Wasn't Watching Before Fatal Crash
3/22/2018In-car video shows that the backup pilot of an Uber Technologies self-driving car was not watching the road just before the vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian last Sunday night.
Another UAW Official Charged in FCA Training Center Scandal
3/22/2018The U.S. has indicted former United Auto Workers union aide Nancy Johnson on five counts of criminal violations related to the misuse of $4.5 million in funds intended for a UAW-Fiat Chrysler Automobiles employee training center.
Ford Loses Two Silicon Valley Execs
3/22/2018Two high-profile Ford Motor Co. executives—Musa Tarif, Ford’s chief brand officer, and Raj Rao, CEO of Ford Smart Mobility—are leaving the company.
Report: Pininfarina EV Brand to Launch in 2020
3/21/2018Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. reportedly plans to invest about $500 million over the next five years to launch a family of high-end electric vehicles under its Pininfarina SpA unit.
Habiger Hired to Head J.D. Power
3/21/2018Market consultancy J.D. Power has named David Habiger as its new president and CEO, effective immediately.
Geely’s Profits Doubled in 2017
3/21/2018China’s Geely Automobile Holding Co. reports its net profit last year zoomed to 10.6 billion yuan ($1.7 billion) from 5.1 billion yuan in 2016.