Nissan Plans to Electrify Its Entire Infiniti Luxury Brand
1/17/2018Nissan Motor Co. says all versions of new models it introduces after 2021 by its Infiniti luxury brand will propelled by electric powertrains.
Ford to Cut Car Options, Shift Product Mix as Profits Slip
1/17/2018Ford Motor Co. says it will drop some car models, increase its SUV/crossover offerings and simplify trim options as part of a plan to improve its “operational fitness.”
U.S. Regulators to Present CAFE Proposal in March
1/16/2018The Trump administration plans to present at the end of March a new plan for the future of the country’s fuel economy rules.
SUVs Help Hike PSA Sales 15%
1/16/2018PSA Group credits an array of new SUV/crossover vehicles—and its acquisition of Opel/Vauxhall in August—for boosting sales 15% to 3.63 million units in 2017.
GM Predicts Strong Profits through 2019
1/16/2018General Motors Co. expects its earnings in 2018 will match last year’s expected results of close to $6.50 per share, and 2019 will be “even better.”
Acura Prototype Previews Upcoming RDX Crossover
1/16/2018Honda Motor Co. says the Acura RDX Prototype vehicle unveiled this week at the Detroit auto show is a near-production version of the third-generation RDX crossover due this summer.
Ford Revs Up 700-hp Mustang GT500
1/16/2018Ford Motor Co. is preparing to launch a high-powered Mustang Shelby GT500 next year.
Linamar to Invest in Next-Gen Technologies
1/16/2018Canada’s Linamar Corp. plans to spend as much as C$750 million ($600 million) through 2024 to develop and produce next-generation powertrain and drivetrain systems and other advanced technologies.
Daimler, FCA Warn on Europe’s CO2 Targets
1/16/2018The CEOs of Daimler AG and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV say their companies may fall short of Europe’s carbon dioxide emission limit for 2021 because of tepid demand for electric cars.
VW Will Spend $3.3 Billion to Jump-Start Sales in U.S.
1/16/2018Volkswagen plans to invest $3.3 billion in North America—$1.2 billion of it in the U.S.—through 2020 to realign its products and boost regional sales.