Report: BAIC Aims to Hike Stake in Daimler
11/25/2019China’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
11/22/2019Croatia’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
11/22/2019Volkswagen 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
11/22/2019Green 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!
11/22/2019Tesla 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
11/22/2019A 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
11/21/2019The 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
11/21/2019Dmax 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
11/21/2019The 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
11/21/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Maserati unit is developing a new engine family that will debut next year in a 2+2 sports coupe.