NEWS

Nissan Kicks Up U.S. Crossover Lineup

11/29/2017

Nissan Motor Co. is bringing its Kicks compact crossover to the U.S. to replace the Juke, which will be discontinued in 2018.

ZF’s Chairman Resigns in Power Struggle

11/29/2017

Reports say a power struggle has prompted Giorgio Behr, chair of the supervisory board at ZF Friedrichshafen AG, to tender his resignation, effective in four weeks.

Report: PSA Wants Refund from GM for Excess Opel Engine Emissions

11/29/2017

PSA Group is asking for the return of more than half the purchase price for General Motors Co.’s Opel unit because Opel’s engines can’t upcoming carbon dioxide emission limits in Europe.

Lexus Unveils Stretched RX Crossover

11/29/2017

Toyota Motor Corp.’s Lexus unit took the wraps off an extended version of its top-selling RX crossover vehicle on Wednesday at the Los Angeles auto show.

Faurecia, Liuzhou Wuling Expand Partnership

11/29/2017

French auto supplier Faurecia SA has formed a second joint venture with China’s Liuzhou Wuling Industry Co. to develop and produce interior components.

U.S. Military Tests Lockheed Martin Autonomous Vehicle Tech

11/29/2017

Lockheed Martin Corp. says its Autonomous Mobility Applique System (AMAS) has logged more than 55,000 testing miles during U.S. Army war game maneuvers.

2018’s Best-Vehicle Contenders Announced for North America

11/29/2017

Finalists for the 2018 North American Car, Utility and Truck awards were revealed earlier today at the Los Angeles auto show.

U.S. Economy Expanded 3.3% in Third Quarter

11/29/2017

The U.S. real gross domestic product grew at an annualized 3.3% rate in July-September, according to a second estimate by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Alfa Romeo Will Return to F1 Racing Next Year

11/29/2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Alfa Romeo brand is returning to Formula One racing in 2018 after a hiatus of more than 30 years.

BMW Ponders Making Mini an All-Electric Brand in U.S.

11/29/2017

BMW AG, which plans to introduce a battery-powered version of its Mini small car in 2019, may eventually offer the brand in the U.S. as 100% electric.