NEWS

ZF Opens Tech Center in India

3/2/2017

ZF Friedrichshafen AG has opened a €15 million ($15.8 million) facility in Telangana, India, to develop advanced electronics and software to expand the company's portfolio of "intelligent" mechanical systems.

Eye of the Huracan: Lambo Sets New “Ring” Record

3/2/2017

Lamborghini SpA’s Huracan Performante supercar has set a new record for a production car at Germany’s grueling Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit, lapping the 12.8-mile course in six minutes and 52 seconds.

New Takata Airbag Flaw Prompts Ford Recall

3/2/2017

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 31,900 vehicles in North America that were equipped with poorly assembled Takata Corp. airbag systems.

Beijing Converting to Electric Taxis

3/2/2017

To help curb its air pollution problems, Beijing plans to convert the city’s entire taxi fleet to all-electric models over the next decade as vehicles are added and replaced.

Reports: PSA Deal to Buy Opel Could Come on Monday

3/2/2017

PSA Group may be ready to announce as early as Monday that it has a deal to buy General Motors Co.’s Opel unit, according to media reports.

Diesel Sales Sag in Germany

3/2/2017

Sales new cars in Germany fell 3% to 243,600 units in February, according to ederal motor vehicle authority KBA.

Car-Loan Amounts at Record High in U.S.

3/2/2017

The average new-car loan in the U.S. climbed to a record high $30,600 in the fourth quarter of 2016, says global data provider Experian plc.

GM to Offer Low-Cost In-Vehicle Wi-Fi

3/2/2017

On Friday General Motors Co. will introduce an unlimited wi-fi data plan for $20 per month on vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with the company's OnStar 4G LTE wi-fi hotspot.

Toyo Tire to Sell Non-Auto Units

3/2/2017

Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. is shedding scandal-tainted nonautomotive operations to support its core business.

ChargePoint to Expand EV Charging Network in Europe

3/2/2017

ChargePoint Inc. says it is poised to enter the European market with its charging stations for electric vehicles after securing an initial $82 million for the purpose.