NEWS

Nikola Motors to Build Fuel Cell Truck in Arizona

1/31/2018

Salt Lake, Utah-based Nikola Motor Co. has selected a site in Buckeye, Ariz., to build a manufacturing facility for its previously announced fuel cell-powered trucks.

Toyota Recalls Prius, Lexus Models for Airbag Fix

1/31/2018

Toyota Motor Corp. Is recalling 49,000 late-model Prius hybrid sedans and Lexus small crossover vehicles the U.S. whose airbags may not deploy in a crash.

Cummins Buys Johnson Matthey’s Battery Business

1/31/2018

Columbus, Ind.-based Cummins Inc. has acquired Johnson Matthey plc’s battery systems business for an undisclosed price.

Jaguar Touts Fast Charging, Cold Weather Performance of I-Pace EV

1/31/2018

Upcoming Jaguar I-Pace electric crossover vehicle will have a pre-conditioning system that can warm or cool the battery pack before use to ensure driving range and performance are optimized in extreme temperature conditions.

Diesel Scandal Prosecutors Raid Homes of Audi Staffers

1/31/2018

German investigators raided the homes of several current and former Audi AG employees earlier today as part of a continuing probe of diesel emission test cheating by Volkswagen AG.

SEAT Confirms Plans for Performance Sub-Brand

1/31/2018

Volkswagen AG’s SEAT unit says it will launch a new sub-brand next month for its sporty Cupra trim line.

Formula E Unveils Gen2 Racer

1/31/2018

The organizers of the Formula E electric race series have released photos and a video of the next-generation model.   

Denso to Open Mobility Development Center in Japan

1/31/2018

Denso Corp. Is opening a new research and development center in Tokyo in April that will focus on advanced driver assistance systems, automated driving and connected vehicles.

Startup Targets Autonomous Delivery Vehicles

1/31/2018

Nuro, a Silicon Valley startup launched in 2016 by a pair of former Google Inc. engineers, is developing a self-driving, electric delivery pod that the company aims to begin testing on U.S. roads later this year.

Auto Investment in U.K. Skids on Brexit Worries

1/31/2018

Carmakers have slashed their annual investments in the British auto industry by 50% over the past two years, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.