Porsche Developing EV Supercar Platform
1/11/2018Volkswagen 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
1/11/2018Ford 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
1/11/2018Truckmaker 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
1/11/2018The 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
1/11/2018Hyundai 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
1/11/2018Toyota 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
1/11/2018A 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
1/10/2018Honda 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
1/10/2018Strong 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
1/10/2018Ford 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.