- Volkswagen postpones final decision on Turkey plant – Reuters: Volkswagen postpones final decision on Turkey plant
- Syria puts cloud over Turkey’s planned new VW plant – Just-Auto: Volkswagen has postponed the final decision on whether to build a car plant in Turkey, a company spokesman has said, amid international criticism of the country’s military operation in Syria and concerns about potential reputational fallout.
- Ford EV partner in China faces lawsuit over unpaid bills – FT: Chinese electric carmaker Zotye, which has a joint venture with Ford in the … as the impact of shrinking vehicle sales ripples across the car industry.
- Tesla Stock Bulls and Bears Get a Trading Edge From a New Service – Barrons: Tesla Stock Bulls and Bears Get a Trading Edge From a New Service Barron’s
- UAW strike has now cost $2 billion, could ‘bring GM to its knees,’ Bank of America says – CNBC: The strike by General Motors workers has cost about $2 billion in lost profit through the first four weeks, Bank of America estimated.
- AutoNation accused of selling vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls – CBS News: In Lake Park, Florida, dealer Earl Stewart walks a lot filled with cars that he owns but refuses to sell because they have defective Takata airbags.
- Hyundai Motor Group to spend US$35bn on future automotive tech – Just-Auto: Hyundai Motor Group said it planned to invest KRW41 trillion (US$34.65 billion) in mobility technology and strategic investments by 2025, as it boosts its attempts to catch up in the self-driving car race.
- UAW summons local branch chiefs to Detroit for GM talks update – Just-Auto: The United Auto Workers (UAW) has summoned local union leaders to Detroit on Thursday for an update on its negotiations with General Motors.
- Why the Volkswagen Tiguan is Europe’s No.1 SUV – Just-Auto: Why the Volkswagen Tiguan is Europe’s No.1 SUV
- At Renault, whatever happened to the business of just making cars? – Automotive News: At Renault, whatever happened to the business of just making cars?
- New BYD ADL Enviro200EVS for London – Just-Auto: BYD says 22 BYD ADL Enviro200EV models are now in service on London routes between Highgate, Camden Town, King’s Cross and the City.
- Keen to develop self-driving cars, Hyundai Motor Group unveils $35 bln investment plan – Reuters: * S.Korea wants fully autonomous cars for general public by 2027
- Toyota unveils Copen GR Sport as hot compact convertible – Autocar: Daihatsu”s lightweight Copen is given the Gazoo Racing treatment with chassis upgrades and styling…
- Mazda gives more details on its first EV – Autocar: Japanese manufacturer’s first zero-emissions model is likely to be an SUV with up to 150 miles of …
- Toyota and Lexus to launch three EVs by 2021 – Autocar: Toyota recently previewed its future electric line-up The maker remains cautious on pure elect…
- Audi, BMW, others frustrated by hurdles slowing launch of self-driving cars – Automotive News: Audi, BMW, others frustrated by hurdles slowing launch of self-driving cars
- FCA to crack down on car finance commission – Autocar: Commission schemes at some retailers and brokers found to have incentivised selling at higher inte…
- Uber’s Lee on Diversity in Silicon Valley, Uber’s – Bloomberg: Bo Young Lee, chief diversity and inclusion officer at Uber, discusses how Silicon Valley has embraced diversity, what she’s doing to promote diversity …