NEWS

Report: BAIC Aims to Hike Stake in Daimler

11/25/2019

China’s BAIC Group (Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co.), which acquired a 5% stake in Daimler AG for $2.8 billion in July, wants to increase its holding in the German carmaker.

Rimac Readies 1,900-hp Hypercar

11/22/2019

Croatia’s Rimac Automobili will unveil the production version of its high-performance C Two concept electric car at the Geneva auto show next March.

VW, Partners to Spend $4.4 Billion in China

11/22/2019

Volkswagen AG and its partners plan to invest more than $4.4 billion next year in China, 40% of it on e-mobility programs.

Corolla, CR-V, Ram Nab Green Vehicle Awards

11/22/2019

Green Car Journal has named the Toyota Corolla, Honda CR-V and Ram 1500 pickup as its Green Car, SUV and Truck models of the year, respectively.

Tesla Pickup Uncovered!

11/22/2019

Tesla Inc.’s much-anticipated electric “Cybertruck” was revealed in dramatic—and somewhat violent—fashion on Thursday night in California.

Japanese Court Says Ghosn May Talk to His Wife

11/22/2019

A court in Tokyo had dropped an eight-month-old ban that blocked Carlos Ghosn from speaking to his wife as he awaits trial on charges of financial wrongdoing.

GM Electric Pickup Due in Two Years

11/21/2019

The all-electric pickup General Motors Co. is developing will be introduced in autumn 2021, CEO Mary Barra tells investors.

GM, Isuzu JV to Add Diesel Parts Plant in Ohio

11/21/2019

Dmax Ltd., General Motors Co.’s diesel engine joint venture with Isuzu Motors Co. in Morain, Ohio, is constructing a components plant in nearby Brookville.

IIHS Readies New Side-Impact Crash Test

11/21/2019

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is finalizing a new side-impact test intended to more accurately reflect real-world collisions by large SUV/crossover vehicles.

Maserati Touts New Engine Family

11/21/2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Maserati unit is developing a new engine family that will debut next year in a 2+2 sports coupe.