U.S. auto sales fell about 4.8 percent in April on weaker car and fleet volume, and two fewer selling days, but the pace of sales remained strong as the spring selling season continued to unfold with some gusto.
FCA US posted a 4.5 percent gain in U.S. sales last month behind a surge in volume at Jeep. Deliveries slipped 4.5 percent at Ford and 28 percent at Nissan.
The United States said it would delay until June 1 import tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum for the EU, Mexico and Canada.
The United States said it would delay until June 1 import tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum for the EU, Mexico and Canada.
AutoNation's revenue rose in the first quarter, driven by gains in each of its business segments, but net income fell 4.5 percent.
Volkswagen Group Rus says it "learned" from the crisis years not to rely too heavily on imported components as a weak rouble made shipping in parts uncompetitive.
A tentative labor agreement was reached at a Lear facility in Ajax, Ontario, where a three-day strike caused a production slowdown at a nearby Fiat Chrysler assembly plant.
While auto workers in Germany and South Korea fight to save their jobs, one of China's youngest auto brands is gearing up to build crossovers at a new factory with digitally connected robots and a fresh workforce of 1,800 people.
Supplier Dana reported a healthy rise in net income to US$108m for the first quarter of 2018, versus $75m a year previously, citing increased operating earnings from higher sales.
The University of Michigan has begun construction of the US$75m Ford Robotics Building on its Ann Arbor campus.
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US president Trump has given the EU, Canada and Mexico a temporary stay on the introduction of new tariffs on steel and aluminium.
As the appearance of an AD concept at the LA auto show in late 2017 shows, Hyundai isn't yet done developing its Ioniq model range. Since the first variants went on sale in South Korea coming up for two years ago, a plug-in hybrid and an EV have been added. The biggest seller, though, was always going to the Hybrid.
Ford Sollers says from this year it will localise production of seats in Russia as the company looks to ramp up the proportion of domestically produced components.
A new gearbox, freshened styling and the option of 3D printed accessories are the main changes for an updated range of three-door, five-door and convertible Minis. The cars are now in production at plants in the Netherlands and England, with the latter also beginning initial preparations for an electric variant due in 2019.
Kaliningrad's automotive cluster says its zero payroll tax for new jobs created can act as a magnet for companies with large numbers of staff.
JAC Volkswagen, a newly formed joint venture between Jianghuai Automobile and the VW, said the first product under its new SOL electric vehicle brand will be a subcompact crossover, the E20X.
While auto workers in Germany and South Korea fight to save their jobs, one of China's youngest auto brands is gearing up to build SUVs at a new factory with digitally-connected robots and a fresh workforce of 1,800 people.
Ford hopes advanced driver-assistance equipment, connectivity features and a sporty model will give its Fiesta car-derived van a sales boost in the segment for small commercial vehicles.
Two Democratic lawmakers asked EPA chief Scott Pruitt for documents related to proposed changes to vehicle fuel emission standards and California's authority to set its own measures, and accused him of misleading Congress of the agency's plans.
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