US Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), a collaborative organisation of FCA US, Ford and General Motors, has awarded a US$1m contract to Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Massachusetts, for development of its lithium-ion battery recycling process to produce plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) battery cells made with recovered cathode material.
Toyota is recalling about 2.87 million SUVs worldwide after rear seat belts separated in one fatal accident in Canada and during a crash that injured a passenger in the U.S. The recall includes 625,000 RAV4 models in Europe.
GKN says automakers are test-driving its new torque-vectoring electric drive system that it claims will make hybrid vehicles more efficient and dynamic.
Lexus is upgrading its hybrid drivetrain lineup with a new-generation system that adds a 4-speed automatic transmission and semi-manual shifting for a sportier feel. The new technology will debut in the Lexus LC 500h hybrid sports coupe.
General Motors is to rename its Powertrain division to GM Global Propulsion Systems.
General Motors is to rename its Powertrain division to GM Global Propulsion Systems.
The arrival of the V90 is forecast to push Volvo past Audi to the top of Europe's important large premium station wagon segment next year, analysts say.
Volvo forecast record sales and higher profit this year, after strong demand for its cars in Europe and the U.S. tripled its operating profit to $776.6 million in 2015.
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. said it is recalling more than a million RAV4 SUVs to fix a potential issue with the seat belts.
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. said it is recalling more than a million RAV4 SUVs to fix a potential issue with the seat belts.
TI Automotive said it has acquired Ligonier, Ind.-based powertrain supplier Millennium Industries Corp.
Beda Bolzenius will leave his role as president of Johnson Controls' automotive business by March 31, the world's largest auto seat supplier said today in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Moody's has upgraded Ford's s credit rating for the first time since 2012, citing the automaker's strong financial results and 'positive momentum.'
Fiat Chrysler is turning to two former U.S. presidents for a new ad campaign -- presidents from TV and movie screens, that is.
A tougher European testing regime following Volkswagen's emissions test cheating scandal could mean new small diesel car models are modified or withdrawn, industry association ACEA said.
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