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- VW turns on ex-chairman over emissions allegations – Reuters: Volkswagen signalled it could take legal action against former chairman Ferdinand Piech after a media report said he had informed top directors about potential cheating of diesel emission tests six months before the scandal became public.
- EU to take more legal action against nations soft on carmakers – Reuters: Brussels will soon take more legal action against governments who have failed to crack down on car industry cheating, Europe’s industry commissioner said on Thursday, accusing them of obstructing the European Union’s own efforts.
- Nissan says Mexico plant going ahead despite Trump warnings – Yahoo: “As of today we are on track, in line with the schedule and by the end of the fiscal year our new Infiniti cars will be produced there,” Nissan vice…
- Why Tesla Is Shutting Down Its California Assembly Plant for a Week – Fortune: Tesla said on Wednesday it will shut down production at its California assembly plant for a week this month to prepare for production of its high-volume Model 3 sedan, moving the company closer to meeting its target to start production in July.
- Honda bets on tie-up to catch up in e-vehicle race – Nikkei: Honda teamed with GM in 2013 to research and develop fuel-cell vehicles, and in 2016 partnered with SoftBank Group in the artificial intelligence field. The automaker also is weighing a research partnership with Waymo, a Google affiliate developing…
- Nissan sticks to Mexico plans despite Trump trade stance – Nikkei: Nissan Motor intends to go ahead with a new plant in Mexico, an executive said on Thursday, even as U.S. President Donald…
- 2017 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid to get hot 500bhp variant – Autocar: Set to have at least 500bhp and a top speed of more than 180mph, the new E-Hybrid is set to make its debut at Geneva in March
- China Car Sales Fall First Time in 11 Months After Tax Hike – Bloomberg: A sales hangover and holiday-shortened month combined to send China’s passenger-vehicle sales to their first decline in almost a year, with sedan…
- UK plans to remove insurance barriers for self-driving cars – Reuters: Britain plans to introduce new insurance rules to ensure victims of accidents involving self-driving cars are compensated quickly in a bid to remove a major obstacle for the nascent industry.
- Nissan posts weaker-than-expected operating profit in Q3 – Reuters: Nissan Motor Co posted on Thursday a weaker-than-expected operating profit for the third quarter as higher marketing and selling expenses along with currency effects offset higher domestic sales.
- Global automakers blame tax policy, Lunar New Year for China sales drop – Reuters: China vehicle sales in January fell by the largest margin since 2015 for several global automakers, with General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co blaming the roll back of a tax cut on small-engined vehicles and the Lunar New Year holiday.
- South Korean court rules against Nissan in emissions case – Reuters: A South Korean court ruled against Nissan Motor Co on Thursday in an emissions case, siding with the government in its accusations that the Japanese automaker had used a so-called defeat device in its Qashqai sport utility vehicle (SUV).
- VW’s Comeback Faces Roadblock From Trump Tax on Mexican Beetles – Bloomberg: For years, Volkswagen missed the mark with cars that were too small or expensive for American consumers. The diesel scandal undermined efforts to…
- EXCLUSIVE: Tesla pausing factory for Model 3 preparation this month – Reuters: Tesla Inc said on Wednesday it will shut down production at its California assembly plant for a week this month to prepare for production of its high-volume Model 3 sedan, moving the company closer to meeting its target to start production in July.
- BRIEF-GM says Jan China vehicle sales -24 percent y/y – Reuters: * Jan China vehicle sales total 321,264, -24 percent y/y, versus -2.3 percent y/y in Dec Source text for Eikon: [
- Chevy to offer Redline special edition – Detroitnews: The redline trim includes black wheels with red hash marks, black nameplates outlined in red and blacked-out grilles
- Payne: Genesis G80 vs. Audi A6 – Detroitnews: These days, luxury titan Lexus sports the most radical design language in autodom. After 40 years of success in the U.S. market, Lexus feels confident…
- Infiniti turns to design to gain traction – Detroitnews: For Infiniti the question is a key concern because Nissan’s global premium brand is counting on distinctive design to help boost sales. In 2016, Infiniti’s…
- The never-ending car payment – Detroitnews: Industry analysts attribute leasing rise to millennials’ predilection for upgrades
- Chevy touts Bolt EV as electric car for anyone – Detroitnews: Palo Alto, Calif. – The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is the electric car General Motors Co. is touting for everyone. Not just for the early adopters and the tech…
- China forecasts 800000 green vehicle sales in 2017: state media – Reuters: China forecasts 800,000 green vehicle sales in 2017: state media … China has aggressively promoted plug-in electric vehicles, including spending …
- S. Korea to build 240 electric chargers at outlets, stations in 2017 – Yonhap: South Korea will build 240 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at shopping malls and railway stations by the end of…
- Volvo XC40 confirmed for 2017 launch – Autocar: Volvo’s crucial new XC40 compact SUV will be launched this autumn, R&D boss Henrik Green has confirmed. Speaking to at the Detroit motor…
- DS 7 SUV leaks online ahead of Geneva debut – Autocar: The image leaked online by Citronfeng A mid-sized Q5 rival from DS is due early next year, and a brand blog site has spotted it on the road
- Tesla idling Calif. plant for a week to prep for Model 3 – Automotive News: Tesla said on Wednesday it will shut down production at its California assembly plant for a week this month to prepare for production of its high-volume Model 3 sedan, moving the company closer to meeting its target to start production in July.
- Volkswagen threatens legal action against former chairman – FT: Volkswagen threatened legal action against its former chairman on … grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, designer of the VW Beetle, allegedly told public…
- Cruise Automation Is Testing an App For Hailing Self-Driving Cars – Fortune: The company’s overall fleet for self-driving cars is growing, according to GM. In October, there were 30 self-driving cars in the company’s fleet. … more public and aggressive with its autonomous car ambitions in the past 18 months.