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BMW Revs Up X4 Crossover
2/14/2018BMW AG’s second-generation X4 compact crossover vehicle is larger, lighter and more powerful and efficient than its predecessor.
China EV Incentive Plan Shifts to Favor Longer-Range Vehicles
2/14/2018China’s central government has adjusted its incentive program for electric cars to reward models with the greatest range, Bloomberg News reports.
GM Taps DOE Supercomputer for Diesel Combustion Modeling
2/14/2018General Motors Co. is using a U.S. Dept. of Energy supercomputer to improve the combustion process and reduce emissions for diesel-powered cars.
Lexus, Buick Lead J.D. Power Dependability Ratings
2/14/2018Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus luxury brand tops J.D. Power’s annual U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study for the seventh consecutive year. Buick led all other mass-market brands.
Ballard, Dongfeng Partner on Fuel Cell Trucks in China
2/14/2018Dongfeng Special Vehicle Co. plans to deploy 500 fuel cell-powered trucks in Shanghai this year.
BMW South Carolina Plant Remains Top U.S. Auto Exporter
2/14/2018For the fourth straight year, BMW AG’s Spartanburg, S.C., manufacturing plant was the leading U.S. vehicle exporter by value with shipments totaling $8.8 billion.
Mercedes C-Class Gets Autonomous Tech
2/14/2018Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz unit is adding a host of advanced driver assistance systems to its 2019 C-Class midsize sedan, along with a minor facelift and power upgrade.
Japan’s Economy Expands Again
2/14/2018Japan’s real gross domestic product climbed by an annualized 0.5% in October-December, according to preliminary government data.
Slow Progress in Tesla’s Quest for EV Partner in China
2/14/2018Tesla Inc. continues to struggle to set up local production in China, a key ingredient in the carmaker’s effort to become a mainstream player in the country’s fast-growing electric-car market.
Daimler Warns that Diesel, EV Shifts Will Disrupt Its Supply Chain
2/14/2018Daimler AG says its aggressive plans to shift from diesels to electrified powertrains could destabilize its supply base and put pressure on future earnings.