Redesigned Mercedes GLA Gets SUV Look
11/26/2019Daimler AG’s redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLA compact crossover is taller to enable an SUV-like elevated seating position.
Autoliv Names New CFO
11/26/2019Autoliv Inc. has appointed Fredrik Westin to take over as chief financial officer and executive vice president of finance by the end of February.
BASF Building $10 Billion China Complex
11/26/2019Chemical giant BASF SE is building a $10 billion manufacturing complex in Zhanjiang, China, to make advanced plastics for the auto and electronics.industries.
Hyundai Taps Ex-GM Exec as N.A. Safety Chief
11/26/2019Hyundai Motor Co. has appointed Brian Latouf to head its safety operations in North America, effective Dec. 1.
All Ride-Hailing Vehicles in Shenzhen to Be EVs
11/25/2019Starting next month, only all-electric vehicles will be allowed to be added to ride-hailing fleets in Shenzhen.
Self-Driving Bimmers Rate High with Lyft Riders
11/25/2019Lyft Inc. says ride-hailing customers in Las Vegas who try the company’s autonomous BMW 540i cars rate them an average 4.97 out of 5.
Corvette ZR1 to Get 900-hp Hybrid Power?
11/25/2019The ZR1 performance variant of General Motors Co.’s all-new Chevrolet Corvette will be powered by a hybrid-electric system that produces 900 hp, company sources tell Motor Trend.
London Rules Against Uber Again
11/25/2019Regulators in London have rejected Uber Technologies Inc.’s bid to renew its operating license in the city, citing safety concerns.
Mazda3 Tapped as China Car of the Year
11/25/2019Mazda Motor Corp.’s Mazda3 small car has been selected China Car of the Year by a group of 38 automotive journalists.
VW to Launch Software Unit in January
11/25/2019Volkswagen AG will formally launch its Car.Software business as an independent unit on Jan. 1.