NEWS

Vietnam Carmaker Takes Aim at U.S.

12/10/2019

Vietnam’s first local carmaker, 2-year-old VinFast, aims to do something no Chinese OEM has yet accomplished: launch sales in the U.S.

Reinventing the Car-Buying Process

12/10/2019

Cadillac Live lets car buyers interact remotely with product specialists, without having to visit a dealership. 

Tesla Puts a Price on Connectivity: $9.99 a Month

12/9/2019

The free ride is over for Tesla buyers in terms of in-vehicle internet hotspots and related connectivity services.

Making a Case for Air Taxis

12/9/2019

Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft promise to cut commute times. 

Toyota RAV4 Named Japan Car of the Year

12/6/2019

The Toyota RAV4 crossover has been designated Japan Car of the Year for 2019.

Waymo Joins Apple App Store

12/6/2019

Waymo has made its autonomous ride-hailing app for robotic taxis available for download via Apple Inc.’s App Store.

Renault Mulls CEO Candidates

12/6/2019

Henri Poupart-Lafarge, who heads French transportation and infrastructure giant Alstom, has joined the short list of contenders to become the CEO of Renault.

VW Group Names Bischoff as Chief Designer

12/6/2019

Klaus Bischoff has been named to oversee design activities for all Volkswagen Group brands, effective April 1.

Report: Dongfeng to Cut Stake in PSA

12/6/2019

Dongfeng Motor Group will reduce its stake in PSA Group to help the French carmaker clear U.S. regulatory hurdles ahead of a planned merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

SAE Targets EV Charging Security Protocols

12/6/2019

SAE International is forming a pre-competitive research program aimed at improving the security of electric vehicle charging systems.