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- Hyundai Motor Group sets first overseas fuel cell plant in Chinaon January 15, 2021 at 1:43 pm
Construction of the facility, in Guangzhou and with annual capacity of 6,500 fuel cell systems, is to begin in March, with completion aimed for the […]
- Trump's China tech policy hits automakers as chips run shortby BEN KLAYMAN and STEPHEN NELLIS on January 15, 2021 at 12:13 pm
U.S. trade restrictions targeting Chinese suppliers Semiconductor Manufacturing International and Huawei have added to tight production capacity and […]
- Ford, Audi, Daimler reduce German output on chip shortagesby FRANK JOHANNSEN, MICHAEL GERSTER on January 15, 2021 at 11:06 am
Ford will idle Focus production at its plant in Saarlouis, Germany, for a month starting next week because of semiconductor shortages.
- VW Group says 2020 global sales slide slowed by higher EV demandby Staff report on January 15, 2021 at 9:30 am
Group brands including VW, Audi, Porsche, Skoda and Seat all saw sales fall last year as the COVID-19 pandemic hit demand. However deliveries of […]
- Renault outlines leaner, high-tech future in turnaround planon January 14, 2021 at 7:22 am
In his first strategy update, CEO Luca de Meo disclosed plans to cut production, simplify manufacturing and reduce spending in areas such as research.
- VW cuts output further over semiconductor shortageon January 13, 2021 at 3:33 pm
Staff producing the Tiguan, Touran, and Seat Tarraco models in Wolfsburg, Germany, will work reduced hours, the automaker said.
- Honda to temporarily halt UK output again on supply problemson January 13, 2021 at 10:45 am
The automaker has already been forced to stop Civic production at the plant twice since December due to parts shortages.
- What to expect from Renault's new strategic planby Peter Sigal on January 13, 2021 at 6:00 am
CEO Luca de Meo will present his vision for a new-look Renault on Thursday, as the French automaker seeks a return to profitability after record […]
- Ex-Audi CEO blames engineers' evasive tactics for diesel woeson January 12, 2021 at 4:42 pm
Rupert Stadler, on trial over charges related to VW Group's diesel scandal, told a German court that engineers gave insufficient information to […]
- Bentley names new design chief for electric futureby Nick Gibbs on January 12, 2021 at 4:07 pm
Andreas Mindt, currently Audi's head of exterior design, will be tasked with defining the styling for the ultraluxury brand's electrified future.
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- FCA-PSA merger adds uncertainty to Peugeot's return to U.S., brand chief saysby Nick Gibbs on January 15, 2021 at 4:09 pm
A key rationale for the merger was to increase PSA's market coverage, but the addition of Fiat Chrysler brands such as Jeep and Ram ensures access to the North American market.
- Goldman Sachs to take over GM credit card businessby JENNY SURANE on January 15, 2021 at 4:00 pm
The banking giant will be the issuer for the automaker’s credit-card programs, with a targeted start of September.
- The moped sharing startup with thousands of EVs and hundreds of collisionsby DEVIN LEONARD on January 15, 2021 at 3:55 pm
Revel’s New York expansion was marred by the deaths of three riders this summer. Never mind that many more died during the same time in motor vehicles collisions in the city. Revel was still fairly new, so the mishaps of its customers got a lot of attention.
- FCA first automaker to integrate new Amazon Alexa Custom Assistantby Alexa St. John on January 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Amazon's new custom assistant lets manufacturers use the Alexa technology to create their own in-car assistants with customized wake words, voices and capabilities.
- EX-VW CEO Winterkorn avoids market manipulation trial but faces tougher testby Staff and wire reports on January 15, 2021 at 12:37 pm
Winterkorn still faces charges for his role in allowing diesel cars with excessive pollution levels to be sold in Germany.
- Trump's China tech policy hits automakers as chips run shortby BEN KLAYMAN and STEPHEN NELLIS on January 15, 2021 at 12:13 pm
U.S. trade restrictions targeting Chinese suppliers Semiconductor Manufacturing International and Huawei have added to tight production capacity and soaring demand for microchips. The shortage has disrupted vehicle output around the globe.
- Ford, Audi, Daimler reduce German output on chip shortagesby FRANK JOHANNSEN, MICHAEL GERSTER on January 15, 2021 at 11:06 am
Ford will idle Focus production at its plant in Saarlouis, Germany, for a month starting next week because of semiconductor shortages.
- VW Group says 2020 global sales slide slowed by higher EV demandby Staff report on January 15, 2021 at 9:30 am
Group brands including VW, Audi, Porsche, Skoda and Seat all saw sales fall last year as the COVID-19 pandemic hit demand. However deliveries of electric cars rose.
- Kia drops ‘Motors' from name on path to rebrandby Hans Greimel on January 15, 2021 at 12:00 am
In changing its name to Kia Corp., from Kia Motors Corp., the company is reaching for a new identity that better reflects its push into new fields.
- BMW, Audi pull plug on vehicle subscriptionsby Urvaksh Karkaria on January 14, 2021 at 11:15 pm
The Access by BMW subscription pilot launched in April 2018 and never expanded beyond its initial Nashville market. BMW says it is developing the next iteration of the program. Audi Select will be discontinued Jan. 31.