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Jul
31st

Tower lifts 2018 revenue outlook on new business, foreign exchange, higher steel prices

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Tower International raised its full-year revenue outlook to $2.17 billion to reflect new business, favorable foreign exchange rate gains and higher steel prices.
Jul
31st

TRAVERSE CITY CONFERENCE: Toyota says fuel cells ‘best clean energy’

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Toyota plans to electrify every vehicle in its lineup by 2025 with some type of hybrid option, but believes battery electric vehicles alone are not the answer.
Jul
31st

TRAVERSE CITY CONFERENCE: Honeywell hot on turbos in EV age

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The larger numbers of vehicles using electric motors and driving themselves won't slow the growth of turbochargers, says Craig Balis, chief technology officer of Honeywell Transportation Systems.
Jul
31st

TRAVERSE CITY CONFERENCE: GM brings back iconic 1960s Tripower name

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For the first time since the mid-1960s, GM will have a Tripower engine in its lineup, due in the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. Tripower refers to a suite of technologies that boosts horsepower and fuel economy.
Jul
31st

Why nobody wants to talk about Trump’s tariffs

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At one of the largest automotive business conferences in North America -- the CAR Management Briefing Seminars -- there's one glaring omission in the discussions. Tariffs.
Jul
31st

TRAVERSE CITY CONFERENCE: Big tariff costs would drag down sales, analyst says

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Proposed tariffs on imported vehicles could increase vehicle prices by up to $6,000, says IHS's Michael Robinet.
Jul
31st

Aptiv to partner with Hertz on autonomous fleets; Q2 operating earnings rise

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Automotive tech supplier Aptiv has entered a partnership with Hertz to cooperate on implementing fleets of autonomous vehicles, starting with a pilot program of an initial 75 vehicles in Las Vegas, to launch this fall.
Jul
31st

TRAVERSE CITY CONFERENCE: GM stands by combustion engines — for now

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General Motors will continue to invest in new internal combustion engine technologies and hybrid systems as it strives to one day exclusively offer zero-emissions vehicles.
Jul
31st

Cities retool the mobility world

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The auto industry faces a new wave of regulations as cities trying to combat rising congestion and pollution become more assertive in shaping the ways their residents move about.
Jul
31st

Vauxhall GT X Experimental concept teased

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Vauxhall GT Experimental concept teaser
News 31 Jul, 2018

Vauxhall’s new concept car has been teased ahead of full reveal – previewing a ‘daring’ new design language for Vauxhall brand

Jul
31st

Traverse City Conference: Local company backed by Faurecia develops energy-efficient seats activated by sitting down

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A Traverse City company, with backing by French supplier Faurecia, is working on an advanced energy-saving seat heating and cooling system that could be ready for production in 2021.
Jul
31st

BMW recalls 106,000 cars in South Korea

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BMW Korea is recalling over 106,000 cars after a group of customers filed a lawsuit against it and one of its local dealers over faulty parts that allegedly led to engine fires.
Jul
31st

Panasonic expects Tesla battery production to boost profits this fall

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Panasonic said it expects its battery business with Tesla to contribute to profit from the second half of its business year, as production of mass-market Model 3 cars picks up pace.
Jul
31st

New MINI Clubman City trim unveiled

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MINI Clubman City - front
News 1 Aug, 2018

Entry-level Clubman City trim aimed a fleet users, introducing emissions friendly engines for BiK appeal

Jul
31st

New MINI Clubman City trim unveiled – pictures

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Jul
31st

Trump tariffs expected to take up to a $719 million bite out of Denso

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Toyota-affiliated supplier Denso said it expects to take a hit of up to $719 million this year if the United States raises auto tariffs, Japanese media reported.
Jul
31st

Honda raises full-year profit forecast, helped by weaker yen

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Honda has raised its profit outlook as stronger sales in the US have helped it post a gain of 11% in quarterly operating profit (fiscal first quarter ended 30 June) to 299.3 billion yen, beating analyst estimates.
Jul
31st

Ford readying a compact pickup by 2022, report says

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Ford will introduce a compact pickup in the U.S. by 2022, according to Automobile, which says the small pickup will be a unibody vehicle based off the next-generation Focus platform.
Jul
31st

New Skoda Karoq Scout breaks cover ahead of Paris Motor Show

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Skoda Karoq Scout front quarter
News 31 Jul, 2018

Skoda Karoq SUV gets the Scout treatment with three all-wheel-drive drivetrains and some off-road styling

Jul
31st

BMW drops subscription prices

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BMW said it is offering a new lower-price tier in its vehicle subscription program, which allows members to switch out vehicles for a monthly fee.
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