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May
6th

Mann+Hummel closes on Affinia acquisition

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German supplier Mann+Hummel said it closed on its acquisition of North Carolina-based Affinia Group's filtration operations. The deal was reportedly valued at $513 million.
May
5th

TrueCar losses stabilize as dealer count rebounds

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Car-shopping website TrueCar posted a first-quarter loss of $11.7 million, up slightly from $11.6 million, as the company expanded its roster of dealers and had a hand in more transactions.
May
5th

GM and Lyft to test self-driving Chevy Bolt taxis, report says

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General Motors and Lyft will reportedly begin testing self-driving Chevrolet Bolt taxis on public roads within a year.
May
5th

The hidden demand for self-driving vehicles

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If you want to understand the market for a self-driving vehicle, don't listen to what consumers say. Watch what they do.
May
5th

CDK faces investor pressure to streamline or explore a sale

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Elliott Management stepped up pressure on dealership vendor CDK Global, saying the software company needed to streamline operations or explore a sale.
May
5th

Tesla shares fall 5% on cash concerns, doubt about manufacturing goals

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Tesla Motors shares fell 5 percent today after the company, aiming to dramatically boost production, withdrew its projection to generate more cash than it uses this year and said it will probably need to raise capital.
May
5th

Renault will invest $684 million to build new car in Spain

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Renault will invest more than $684 million to build a new car and engine in its plant in Valladolid, Spain, the automaker said.
May
5th

Nissan recalls 108,503 Rogues for potential liftgate corrosion

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Nissan is recalling 108,503 Rogue crossovers for potential corrosion in the rear liftgate support device.
May
5th

Stunning collection of fast Fords goes up for auction

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Ford GT40 - RM Sotheby's
News 6 May, 2016

Jim Click is selling six of his prized motors at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction including Mustangs, Shelby Cobras and a Ford GT40

May
5th

Jim Click collection – pictures

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May
5th

ANALYSIS – 2016 Fiat 500X

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FCA's strategy of creating two distinct products in the B-SUV/crossover segment is paying major dividends. The strength of Renegade sales in the US proves that a Jeep doesn't have to be big, while the 500X is behind a sales renaissance for the Fiat brand in European markets.
May
5th

Fiat Chrysler says self-driving car deal with Google not exclusive

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A newly-struck deal between Google and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for a fleet of 100 self-driving cars is not exclusive, Fiat's Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said today.
May
5th

“Collective holiday” for Renault Russia plant

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Renault Russia's Moscow factory is to scale back production for one week as the market continues to face huge challenges related to plunging consumer confidence.
May
5th

Audi’s Marvel tie-in helped propel the brand

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Marvel Cinematic Universe and its growing catalog of movies and shows is a lush environment for automakers looking to attach themselves to pop-culture icons and big audiences.
May
5th

Tesla advances build plan by 2 years

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Tesla has said it is bringing its build program forward by two years to accommodate higher orders for the Model 3 and raise overall volume to 500,000 units a year.
May
5th

Magna’s Q1 profit rises on increased vehicle production, Getrag acquisition

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Canadian auto supplier Magna International today reported an 8 percent rise in first-quarter profit, helped by an higher vehicle production in North America and Europe along with the completion of a major acquisition.
May
5th

Automakers, states urge White House to reject plan to open spectrum

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A group of more than 50 automakers, state transportation agencies and other groups today urged the White House and other federal policymakers not to immediately open a portion of the wireless spectrum reserved for connected vehicles.
May
5th

Ford takes a stake in the cloud

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Ford on Thursday said it had invested in Pivotal, a cloud-based software platform company headquartered in San Francisco, to further enhance its software development capabilities and deliver innovations to customers more quickly.
May
5th

Ford, looking to speed tech rollout, pours $182.2M into software company Pivotal

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Ford is investing $182.2 million in the Silicon Valley software company behind its new FordPass smartphone app, as it works to develop and roll out technology to customers faster.
May
5th

VW Chattanooga starts mid-size SUV test production

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Volkswagen's US factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has reached an early production milestone with the completion of the first assembled metal test body for the upcoming midsize SUV.
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