- UAW strike cost GM about $3.8 billion for 2019, substantially higher than estimated – CNBC: The 40-day strike lasted from Sept. 16 until Friday, when a majority of the union’s 48,000 members approved a new four-year deal. It was the longest national walkout against the automaker since a 67-day strike in 1970.
- GM shows profit of $3 billion in third quarter despite strike – Freep: The company had plenty of inventory when the UAW went on strike Sept. 16.
- GM, FCA sides with Trump in legal fight with Calif. over gas emissions, fuel standards – Freep: GM, FCA sides with Trump in legal fight with Calif. over gas emissions, fuel standards
- AutoNation profit beats on higher used vehicle sales – Reuters: AutoNation Inc (AN.N) reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday, as higher demand for used vehicles helped the largest …
- New Volvo infotainment system “as good as a smartphone” – Autocar: XC40 Recharge is Volvo’s first fully electric model Google-developed software used in the new X…
- GM hustles to get parts to dealers as customers await repairs – Freep: GM hustles to get parts to dealers as customers await repairs
- 760-horsepower 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 strikes like lightning – Freep: The 2020 Shelby GT500 is the most powerful street-legal Ford ever, but it rides as soft as a pillow.
- RPT-FOCUS-VW ramps up China electric car factories, taking aim at Tesla – Reuters: Volkswagen AG is ramping up production of electric cars to around 1 million vehicles by end of 2022, according to manufacturing plans seen by Reuters, enabling the German carmaker to leapfrog Tesla Inc and making China the key battleground.
- Maruti Suzuki’s EV launch hits delay – Just-Auto: Maruti Suzuki in India has deferred plans to launch its first electric car Wagon R EV in India amid concerns over cost and a lack of charging infrastructure. The planned launch for the EV in 2020 has now been put back.
- Volkswagen plans to make autonomous driving market ready – Just-Auto: Volkswagen plans to make autonomous driving market ready
- Hyundai Motor replaces head of premium Genesis brand – Reuters: Hyundai Motor on Tuesday named its former North American chief, William Lee, to oversee its premium Genesis brand following the departure of Manfred Fitzgerald to pursue new opportunities.
- VW’s new AV tech company will target launching robotaxis and robovans – Automotive News: In July, VW announced closer cooperation with Ford Motor in autonomous driving and acquired a stake in Ford subsidiary Argo AI, which develops …
- VW’s new AV business unit will target launching robotaxis and robovans – Automotive News: VW’s new AV business unit will target launching robotaxis and robovans
- Tesla Model 3 Survey: What Owners Think About the Electric Car – Bloomberg: Tesla Model 3 Survey: What Owners Think About the Electric Car
- TRI to show automated cars in Japan 2020 – Just-Auto: Toyota Research Institute’s Platform 4 (P4) automated driving test vehicle will be available for public demonstration rides next summer in Tokyo.
- Nissan found with undeclared tax on 150 mil. yen over Ghosn misdeeds – Mainichi: Japanese tax authorities have concluded that Nissan Motor Co. failed to pay tax on 150 million yen ($1.38 million) it had booked as …
- Ford Focus prices increased as entry variant dropped – Autocar: Base price for Focus rises to £20,645, with minor increases on specific models across range and ne…
- Porsche invests in Israeli auto tech firm Tactile Mobility – Reuters: Israeli automotive technology startup Tactile Mobility said on Tuesday it secured $9 million in funding from Porsche , Union Tech Ventures and previous investors.
- James Ruppert: 4×4 Japanese hybrids are niche but they work – Autocar: Lexus RX 400h is a hybrid 4×4 that’s capable of big miles Though mixed-motor SUVs won’t appeal …
- Jaguar’s China Turnaround Fuels Rebound for Tata Motors Shares – Bloomberg: Jaguar”s China Turnaround Fuels Rebound for Tata Motors Shares
- Jeff Sessions Considers Run for His Old Alabama Senate Seat – New York Times: Jeff Sessions Considers Run for His Old Alabama Senate Seat
- Japan tax agency finds Ghosn used Nissan money for private use: report – Reuters: Japan’s tax authorities have determined former Nissan Motor Co Ltd boss Carlos Ghosn used company money for private use, bolstering the automaker’s case that he diverted corporate funds for personal gain, the Yomiuri reported on Tuesday.
- Q2 Results: Analysts Hike Target Price For Tata Motors As Loss Narrows – Bloomberg: Q2 Results: Analysts Hike Target Price For Tata Motors As Loss Narrows
- Nissan GT-R and Z cars get a life extension – Autocar: Nissan has confirmed it will make another generation of GT-R and Z cars but the company can’t ma…