Apple Expands Autonomous-Car Test Fleet
1/26/2018Apple Inc. has expanded the number of registered self-driving cars in its California test fleet to 27, Bloomberg News reports.
Volvo May Make Lynk & Co Cars in Europe
1/26/2018Volvo Car Corp. is pondering a plan to produce Lynk & Co SUV/crossover vehicles at its factory in Gent, Belgium, Bloomberg News reports.
Ford Reorganizes Mobility Unit, Buys Tech Startups
1/25/2018Ford Motor Co. is realigning its two-year-old Smart Mobility subsidiary into four groups and has acquired startups Autonomic Inc. and TransLoc Inc.
Big Kia SUV in the Works
1/25/2018Kia Motors Corp. is developing a production version of its 2016 Telluride large crossover/SUV, according to multiple media reports.
Hyundai Posts First Quarterly Gain in 4 Years
1/25/2018Hyundai Motor Co. reports its net profit rose 3% to 1 trillion won ($973 million) in October-December, its first quarterly gain since 2013.
European Brands Dominate World Car Finalists
1/25/2018The organizers of the World Car Awards have announced the first round of finalists across six categories.
Volvo Trucks to Launch Electric Model Next Year
1/25/2018AB Volvo plans to begin selling electric trucks next year in Europe, targeting urban distribution applications.
FCA’s Profits Surge on Demand for Trucks, SUVs, Luxury Cars
1/25/2018A richer sales mix of more profitable models hiked fourth quarter and full-year earnings to record highs for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV last year.
Next-Gen Hyundai Santa Fe Adds Tech
1/25/2018Hyundai Motors Co. is introducing its new rear-occupant alert system and updated cross-traffic warning system on the fourth-generation Santa Fe crossover vehicle.
Europe’s Truck Market Shrank 4% in December
1/25/2018Sales of commercial trucks and vans across Europe shrank 4% to 212,900 units in December, according to trade group ACEA.