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BMW Confirms Plan to Develop, Build Mini EV in China
3/7/2018BMW AG confirms it will develop and produce an all-electric version of its Mini subcompact car in China.
U.S. Consumers Sue Kobe, Toyota for Below-Grade Steel
3/7/2018A U.S. lawsuit claims Kobe Steel Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corp. committed fraud by concealing the use of substandard steel in Toyota vehicles.
BMW Mulls Motorcycle-Sharing Scheme
3/7/2018BMW AG is considering a service that would enable urban travelers to hitch a ride on the back of the company’s electric scooters and motorcycles.
Sony, KDDI Back Autonomous Vehicle Startup in Japan
3/7/2018Sony Corp. and Japanese telecom KDDI Corp. are backing Tier IV Inc., a Japanese startup that develops and sells operating systems for autonomous vehicles.
Marchionne Counsels Patience on Trade Debate
3/7/2018Carmakers would be well advised to remain calm over Trump administration threats of tariffs and border taxes to avoid wrecking talks to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement, says Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne.
Cadillac Names Wahl as Global Marketing Chief
3/7/2018General Motors Co.’s Cadillac unit has chosen Deborah Wahl to take over as its new chief marketing officer on March 26.
Chinese EV Battery Maker Ponders European Factory
3/7/2018A Chinese maker of battery cells for electric vehicles is close to choosing one of three sites for a giant factory in Europe.
Carmakers: A Trade War Would Hurt Everyone
3/7/2018Several major carmakers worldwide say an escalating trade war between the U.S. and the rest of the world will raises prices that get passed along to consumers.
U.S. Would Waive Tariffs for Canada, Mexico if NAFTA Update Succeeds
3/6/2018Canada and Mexico would be exempted from proposed US. tariffs on aluminum and steel if the three countries agree on updates to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Land Rover Unveils 2-Door SUV
3/6/2018Jaguar Land Rover Ltd.’s Land Rover unit took the wraps off the all-new Range Rover SV Coupe at this week’s Geneva auto show.