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Mar
16th

Japan automakers willing to work with U.S. on trade grievances

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Japan's auto industry, under trade pressure from President Trump, has struck a conciliatory note, saying it is open to addressing American grievances and even defending the president's stance.
Mar
15th

Use the midterm review to keep progress on track

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It's fortunate that auto industry officials have enjoyed a seat at the table in the Trump White House, and that they'll now have an opportunity to make their case with regard to the greenhouse-gas and fuel-economy programs.
Mar
15th

Tesla returns to Wall Street as Musk readies Model 3 rollout

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Elon Musk needs to raise at least $1.15 billion more to bring his more affordable Tesla Model 3 to market. His believers could hardly be happier.
Mar
15th

Renault CEO Ghosn targeted in French diesel probe, report says

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France's consumer fraud watchdog told prosecutors that Renault boss Carlos Ghosn should be held responsible for the carmaker's suspected diesel emissions cheating, Reuters reported.
Mar
15th

Marchionne has ‘zero interest’ in pursuing VW merger

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said he has "zero interest" in pursuing a merger with Volkswagen AG, despite bringing up the possibility earlier this month.
Mar
15th

EPA will reopen review of 2025 emissions rules

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President Donald Trump said his administration will reopen a review of Obama-era emissions mandates, welcome news for automakers that argue the strict standards are costly and out-of-touch with market realities.
Mar
15th

Lucid Motors prices its Tesla fighter at $52,500

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Lucid Motors will price its first vehicle, the Air, starting at $52,500. The base price includes $7,500 in federal tax credits.
Mar
15th

White House plan to review vehicle emissions targets draws criticism

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President Trump's plan to reassess strict U.S. light-vehicle emissions standards drew criticism from Democrats and environmental groups who accused him of risking more carbon emissions and higher fuel costs.
Mar
15th

Bosch sticks to own technology in face of Intel-Mobileye acquisition

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A top Bosch executive said the supplier will continue to develop its own visual technology regardless of Intel's $14.7 billion deal to buy Mobileye.
Mar
15th

Ford recalling 6,000 2017 Mustangs

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Ford said it's recalling nearly 6,000 2017 Mustang pony cars in North America with faulty left door handle springs.
Mar
15th

GM will rehire 500 workers in Michigan slated for layoff

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General Motors said it plans next year to rehire 500 workers at a Michigan assembly plant who are to be laid off in May, citing increased demand for larger vehicles.
Mar
15th

President gives automakers year to push for reset of mileage rules

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Automakers will get another year to dispute fuel economy standards the Trump administration will scrutinize, overruling an Obama-era ruling that the industry is capable of meeting tougher mileage and emissions rules.
Mar
15th

U.S. won’t seek to roll back California vehicle authority

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President Donald Trump announced the EPA will revive a review of the feasibility of strict fuel efficiency standards through 2025, but did not withdraw California's authority to set its own vehicle rules.
Mar
15th

Trump courts Detroit’s divided union

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President Donald Trump returned to one of American labor's last remaining strongholds with a message that could drive a wedge between long Democratic-leaning union leadership and members that are breaking ranks.
Mar
15th

Holden helps out paradegoers

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In the latest spot to join our weekly viral video charts, Holden helps out with parade festivities.
Mar
14th

As VW exits crisis, the press spins next chapter like pirate radio

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When the financial and automotive press gathered Tuesday in Wolfsburg, home to a leading automaker, were they at a VW press conference or at a pop concert?
Mar
14th

Cities, defying Trump, seek to dangle $10 billion order for EVs

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Dozens of U.S. cities are willing to buy $10 billion of electric cars and trucks to show skeptical automakers there's demand for low-emission vehicles. This while President Donald Trump seeks to review pollution standards the industry opposes.
Mar
14th

Intel’s $14.7 billion Mobileye deal marks Israel as an autonomous tech hub

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Israel's emergence as a center for automotive technology got a vote of confidence when Intel said it would pay $14.7 billion for Mobileye, a maker of chips and software for driverless cars.
Mar
14th

Magna, Ford team up for weight-saving carbon fiber subframe prototype

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Magna, in cooperation with Ford, says it has developed a prototype carbon fiber composite subframe that reduces mass by 34 percent from a stamped steel equivalent.
Mar
14th

Sage Automotive to pay $3.6 million to settle FTC charges

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Sage Automotive and its owners agreed to settle federal charges that the dealership group used deceptive and unfair sales and financing practices.
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