NEWS

Porsche Developing EV Supercar Platform

1/11/2018

Volkswagen AG’s Porsche arm is taking the lead on a purpose-built electric vehicle platform for high-end performance coupes and supercars, Automotive News reports.

Ford Sharpens Edge Crossover

1/11/2018

Ford Motor Co. is giving its Edge crossover vehicle a mid-cycle makeover that includes styling updates, a host of driver-assist technologies, a new transmission and, for the first time, an ST variant tuned by the Ford Performance team.

Volvo to Test Autonomous Electric Buses in Singapore

1/11/2018

Truckmaker AB Volvo has signed a deal with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore to develop and test autonomous electric buses over the next two years.

Report: Canada Believes Trump Will Scuttle NAFTA

1/11/2018

The Canadian government is growing more certain that President Donald Trump intends to abandon the North American Free Trade Agreement, sources tell Bloomberg News.

Hyundai Buys Stake in Singapore Ride-Hailing Service

1/11/2018

Hyundai Motor Co. has acquired an unspecified stake in GrabTaxi Holdings Pte Ltd., a Singapore-based ride-hailing and ride-sharing firm.

UPDATE: Toyota, Mazda Confirm U.S. Plant Selection

1/11/2018

Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. confirm earlier media reports that they will open a jointly operated assembly plant in Huntsville, Ala., in 2021.

Customers Sue Ford Over Diesel Truck Emissions

1/11/2018

A U.S. lawsuit claims Ford Motor Co. rigged at least 500,000 diesel-powered F-Series pickup trucks to evade emission limits.

Honda Shows Concept Robot Assistants and Swappable Power Packs

1/10/2018

Honda Motor Co. demonstrated four multipurpose robots and a portable power pack this week at the CES electronics show in Las Vegas.

Alfa Romeo’s Output Jumped 62% Last Year

1/10/2018

Strong demand for Alfa Romeo’s Giulia sport sedan and Stelvio crossover vehicle sparked a 62% jump in production last year by the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV brand.

Ford Adds 600 Workers in Russia

1/10/2018

Ford Motor Co. is hiring 600 workers at a factory in Tatarstan to meet surging demand for SUV/crossovers and light-duty commercial vans made by its Russian venture with OSJC Sollers.