- Toyota sheds some manufacturing to focus on new car technology – Reuters: * Denso to make all core electronic parts for Toyota from 2022
- Maruti Suzuki posts fastest sales growth in 16 months as new models drive demand – Nikkei:
- Marchionne leaves Fiat Chrysler debt free as prepares to sever ties – Reuters: Fiat Chrysler’s Sergio Marchionne laid out his final strategy as chief executive on Friday with a focus on sport utility vehicles and electric and hybrid cars as his era at the wheel nears its end.
- Gone in Two Seconds: Maserati’s Electric Challenger to Tesla – Bloomberg: By comparison, Tesla’s Model S P100D in its fastest ‘Ludicrous’ mode manages that sprint in just over 2 seconds. Other specs include a transmission supplied by Ferrari NV, an aluminum frame and the option of a coupe or open-top version. The styling is …
- Honda: Faulty Takata air bag kills 7th person in Malaysia – Washington Post: Japanese carmaker Honda said Friday another person has died in Malaysia after a flawed Takata airbag inflator …
- Moment of truth arrives for EU after US tariffs strike – Reuters: After all the condemnation of U.S. tariffs on EU … particularly after he opened an investigation into cars and trucks that could …
- Why GM and Waymo Rely on Allies in Self-Driving Race – Bloomberg: Silicon Valley’s biggest entrants into autonomous vehicles, particularly … their own cars, and GM can spend $2 billion on vehicles that make money.”.
- FCA skips Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat in 5-year brand updates – Detroitnews: FCA focused on profit-drivers Jeep, Ram, Maserati and Alfa Romeo in five-year brand forecasts
- Jeep and Ram growth top Fiat Chrysler plan for next 5 years – Freep: Jeep brand chief rolls out vision for Jeep world domination and moving Ram up from No. 3 in trucks.
- Alfa Romeo bringing back 8C and GTV, plus two more SUVs – Autocar: The Italian maker”s five-year plan has been announced which plays heavily on its heritage Alfa Romeo will reintroduce two iconic models, the 8C and GTV, by 2022 as part of a bold five-year strategy announced today. It will also launch a new mid-size…
- Maserati to take on ‘Porsche and Tesla’ with Alfieri, new SUV and four EVs – Autocar: Italian brand pledges to attack market with variety of new models, including battery electric cars Maserati is plotting to take on Porsche and Tesla by launching ambitious new models in the next five years, including its long-awaited Alfieri supercar,…
- Does Trump want to drive German cars out of America? – CBS News: Volkswagen’s luxury brands include Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini and Porsche. VW’s Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant makes Volkswagen’s …
- Jeep plans baby SUV, pickup, Grand Wagoneer, plus hybrid range, level 3 autonomy by 2022 – Autocar: Jeep CEO Mike Manley has outlined future plans for the Jeep brand; mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles and level 3 autonomy will all arrive before 2022 Within three years, Jeep will have entries in three new markets to the brand, ten…
- Jeep plans full hybrid range, level 3 autonomy, 3 new models by 2022 – Autocar: Jeep CEO Mike Manley has outlined future plans for the Jeep brand; mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles and level 3 autonomy will all arrive before 2022 Within three years, Jeep will have entries in three new markets to the brand, ten…
- Carmakers’ May sales rise 5.2 pct as demand recovers – Yonhap: Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Motors Corp., GM Korea Co., Renault Samsung Motors Corp. and SsangYong Motor Co. — sold a …
- Toyota says to consolidate electronics parts operations within Denso – Reuters: Toyota Motor Corp said on Friday it had reached an agreement with Denso Corp, its main supplier, to consolidate all core …
- ‘Emerging from the shadow’: Fiat Chrysler to be debt-free this month – FT: Fiat Chrysler will be debt-free by the end of this month, ridding itself of costs that have plagued the business for years, chief executive Sergio …
- Jeep confirms new entry-level model to sit below Renegade – Autocar: The new model will seat beneath the Renegade in Jeep’s range Priced from around £15,000, the new compact model would become the entry point to the Jeep range A new small Jeep model to sit below the Renegade has been confirmed by brand CEO Mike Manley….
- Apple to partner with Volkswagen on driverless Silicon Valley shuttles – Autocar: The shuttles will be manned by an emergency driver and an attendant monitoring the vehicles”s performance, but will drive themselves Volkswagen and Apple have signed an agreement to work together on a series of driverless shuttle buses to ferry…
- Marchionne dons tie, claims victory in Fiat Chrysler debt pledge – Automotive News: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne kicked off his final strategic road map presentation for the Italian-American …
- Toyota Accelerates Strengthening of Toyota Group for ‘Once-in-a-Century Transformational Period’ – Toyota: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces today that it has reached agreements with Denso Corporation (Denso) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho) aimed at further strengthening the competitiveness of the Toyota Group. The agreement with…
- Toyota and Denso Agree to Start Considerations toward Consolidating Electronic Component Operations within Denso – Toyota: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Denso Corporation (Denso) announce that they have agreed today to begin considerations toward consolidating the core electronic component operations of both Toyota and Denso within Denso. Currently, advanced…
- Waymo’s Uber-rivalling ride-hailing app to enter service in 2018 – Autocar: Fiat Chrysler and Waymo”s partnership deepens with the service, as 62,000 Chrysler Pacificas are added to fleet starting later this year Google parent company Alphabet and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have announced that the Uber-rivalling ride-hailing…
- Sergio Marchionne to announce major FCA range shake-up today – Autocar: The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is one of FCA’s best-selling cars Reports suggest Fiat”s line-up could be streamlined and Chrysler could be confined to the US Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) boss Sergio Marchionne is about to unveil the firm”s next five-year…
- FCA range shake-up to focus on most profitable models – Autocar: The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is one of FCA’s best-selling cars Reports suggest Fiat”s line-up could be streamlined and Chrysler could be confined to the US Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) boss Sergio Marchionne has revealed that the firm’s five-year plan…
- SoftBank deal could open more doors for GM – Automotive News: GM, which has sought regulatory approval to deploy a fleet of self-driving EVs in a ride-hailing network next year, has an existing relationship with …
- The Latest: Fiat Chrysler near zero debt, CEO says – Washington Post: The Latest on Fiat Chrysler’s new business plan (all times local):. 10:30 a.m.. Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has told …
- Fiat Chrysler to be in net cash position by end of June-CEO – Reuters: Fiat Chrysler will end the second quarter in a net cash position, Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on Friday, …
- BMW says may source more US steel its auto plant after tariff move – Reuters: BMW said on Friday it may increase the amount of steel it sources locally for its U.S. plant after Washington imposed tariffs on …
- 2019 Mercedes-AMG A45: new video of 400bhp super-hatch – Autocar: Mercedes’ forthcoming second-generation A45 hot hatch is due to get 200bhp per litre from its four-cylinder engine The next-generation Mercedes-AMG A45 looks set to have the highest specific output for a production engine in the world, eclipsing even…
- (2nd LD) Hyundai mulls investing in local car-manufacturing JV – Yonhap: (ATTN: ADDS Gwangju City’s comment in last 2 paras). By Choi Kyong-ae. SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest …
- Volkswagen concerned by U.S. steel and aluminium tariffs, urges dialogue – Reuters: Volkswagen expressed “regret and concern” on Friday over the imposition by the United States of tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium from the European Union, urging a return to dialogue on a transatlantic trade deal.
- Umicore picks Poland for electric vehicle battery materials plant – Reuters: Developing manufacturing for electric car battery materials is of strategic importance for the European automotive industry, as it plans to speed up the …
- Marchionne lays out Fiat Chrysler plan in grand finale – Washington Post: Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is outlining his business plan for the automaker’s next five years in his last big presentation …
- Renault Samsung May sales fall 22 pct as demand drops – Yonhap: Renault Samsung Motors Corp. said Friday its May sales fell 22 percent from a year earlier due to weaker demand for its …
- Matt Prior: Who’s to blame for Britain’s pothole problems? – Autocar: Are councils or car makers to blame for prevalence of potholes? Where are potholes at their worst? I know, bleedin” everywhere at the moment. But when it”s not bleedin” everywhere, where mostly do you find them? My reckoning is: near junctions, places…
- South Africa’s Metair bids $350 mln for Slovenian car battery maker – Reuters: South African auto parts maker Metair has offered to buy Slovenian battery car maker Tovarna Akumulatorskih …
- What to Expect From Marchionne’s Farewell Show at Fiat Chrysler – Bloomberg: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne unveils a strategic road map for the Italian-American automaker on Friday at …
- Fiat Chrysler boss to tackle Europe, bet on Jeep in his last lap – Reuters: Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) boss Sergio Marchionne is expected to show on Friday how the carmaker plans to fix lagging …
- BUZZ-India’s Bajaj Auto, Maruti Suzuki gain on strong monthly sales – Reuters: Shares of auto companies Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and Bajaj Auto Ltd gain after posting higher monthly sales for May. ** Bajaj Auto’s sales rose nearly …
- Let’s Experience Travel with Camatte Journey! – Toyota: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will exhibit a booth at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2018, where parents and children can gain hands-on experience with travel simulation in the Camatte Journey. The event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for four…
- Europe’s Rising Car Emissions Box BMW, Daimler Into Tight Corner – Bloomberg: European plans to tackle vehicle emissions that cause climate change are at risk of coming undone, sending manufacturers like Daimler AG back to …
- ANE’s June issue goes live on Monday – Automotive News: The new edition examines how ultraluxury automakers such as Aston Martin, McLaren and Ferrari have found a way to build and sell hypercars at a …
- Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3 – Fifty Years of Excess – Autocar:
- Asahi Kasei Presses Pause on Chinese EV Investments – Japanautomotivedaily: Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) President Hideki Kobori has revealed that his company intends to hold back on Chinese production investments []
- Japan, China Agree to Extended Policy Dialogue on Autonomous Driving – Japanautomotivedaily: Japan and China have agreed to conduct extended high-level talks on policies for autonomous driving in China this July and []
- CX-5 Surge Sees Mazda Reach Full Capacity at Hofu Plant – Japanautomotivedaily: Mazda Motor Corp. (TYO:7261) on May 28 increased the production volume of its Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture to 416,000 []
- Continental Strengthens Self-Driving Technology Development in Japan – Japanautomotivedaily: German-based Continental AG is bolstering its Japanese development of technology for autonomous driving. As part of this, the company”s Japanese []
- Hyundai, Kia deliver vehicles for 2018 Russia World Cup – Yonhap: Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp. said Friday that they have delivered vehicles that will be used in the …
- SoftBank’s Vision Fund invests $2.25bn in GM affiliate – Nikkei:
- California regulator approves $738 million for EV charging stations – Reuters: ChargePoint, the U.S. maker and operator of electric vehicle charging stations, said the program would be a model for utilities and regulatory agencies …
- Toyota RAV4 to ditch the diesel – Autocar: