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Tesla’s Business Development Chief Quits
9/14/2017Long-time Tesla Inc. executive Diarmuid O’Connell, who joined the company in 2006, has redesigned as vice president of business development.
Car Sales Gain 6% in Europe
9/14/2017Deliveries of passenger vehicles, which grew 3% to 1.19 million units across Europe in July, climbed 6% year-on-year to 903,100 unit in August, according to industry group ACEA.
BMW Aims to Cut Annual Purchasing Costs by €2 Billion
9/14/2017BMW AG intends to reduce its annual procurement costs by €2 billion ($2.4 billion) to help pay for the launch of at least 12 electric models by 2025.
John Martin to Head Renault-Nissan Manufacturing/Purchasing
9/13/2017The Renault-Nissan alliance has appointed John Martin, who currently heads Nissan Motor Co.'s North American manufacturing efforts, as its executive vice president for manufacturing engineering and supply chain management.
Borgward Reveals Stylish Isabella Concept
9/13/2017Stuttgart-based Borgward took the wraps off its Isabella concept car this week at the Frankfurt auto show.
Shell Partners with Honda and Toyota on California Hydrogen Stations
9/13/2017Shell Oil Co. is teaming up with Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. to open seven hydrogen refueling stations for fuel cell vehicles in California.
Formula E Champ di Grassi Named Roborace CEO
9/13/2017The organizers of the fledgling Roborace series for autonomous vehicles have tapped ex-Formula One driver and current Formula E champ Lucas di Grassi to be CEO.
Study: Consumers Like but Don’t Understand Car Tech
9/13/2017Most new-car owners like having new technologies in their cars, but many don’t understand some features or say they don’t need them, according to J.D.
ZF, Baidu to Collaborate on Autonomous Vehicle Tech
9/13/2017ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc. have announced plans to work together to develop technologies related to autonomous vehicles, telematics and other new-mobility systems in China.
Europe’s Carmakers Offer to Cut CO2 Emissions 20% by 2030
9/13/2017European carmakers have offered to reduce their carbon dioxide emission limit by another 20%— but not until 2030 and only if consumers embrace electric cars.