- Jurors expected to begin deliberating in Elon Musk defamation trial – Reuters: Jurors were expected to begin deliberating in Los Angeles on Friday in the lawsuit brought against Elon Musk by a British cave explorer who says the Tesla founder defamed him with tweets suggesting he is a paedophile.
- Exclusive: China’s Dongfeng plans partial sale of PSA stake – Reuters: China’s Dongfeng Motor will likely trim its stake in Peugeot owner PSA (PEUP.PA) after hiring banks to study options, …
- China-built Tesla cars recommended for subsidies – ministry – Reuters: China’s industry ministry has placed Chinese-built Tesla Inc. Model 3 cars on a list of vehicles recommended to receive subsidies for new energy vehicles, a move that will help the U.S. firm’s push into the world’s biggest auto market.
- MEDIA-French Alstom CEO approached to head Renault – France’s BFM Business – Reuters: Renault will hold a board meeting on Tuesday to work on the appointment of the next CEO, following ousting of former CEO Thierry Bollore in …
- Alstom chief approached for Renault CEO job, report says – Automotive News: Alstom’s Henri Poupart-Lafarge could be picked for the Renault CEO post over Luca de Meo, head of VW Group’s Seat brand, and Patrick Koller, head of the supplier Faurecia, a French business television channel reported.
- Ford Is Letting People Bring Dogs to Work in a Bid to Lure Tech Talent – Bloomberg: Ford Is Letting People Bring Dogs to Work in a Bid to Lure Tech Talent
- Mercedes-Benz sets November sales record – Just-Auto: Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz boosted sales 5.3% year on year to sell 209,058 cars in November, a record for the month.
- VW Group shuffles design leadership – Automotive News: Klaus Bischoff was promoted to oversee all VW Group design activities while Jozef Kaban, former head of styling at BMW, Rolls-Royce and Skoda, will lead VW brand design.
- Weak confidence blamed as UK sales fall 1% in November – Automotive News: Among brands whose registrations fell last month were Fiat, down 37 percent; Renault down 27 percent; Alfa Romeo down 21 percent; Mini down 12 …
- Kia to produce two new models in India in 2020 – Just-Auto: Kia Motors announced it will begin production of two new vehicle models in India next year to help lift local sales.
- After boosts from Porsche and Hyundai, EV startup Rimac aims to continue expansion – Automotive News: After boosts from Porsche and Hyundai, EV startup Rimac aims to continue expansion
- Why Skoda CEO fears brand may miss out on sales – Automotive News: Why Skoda CEO fears brand may miss out on sales
- Renault’s Stock May Outpace Peugeot in the Short Run – Barrons: Renault”s Stock May Outpace Peugeot in the Short Run Barron’s
- Panasonic and Toyota confirm location and executive structure of town development joint venture – Just-Auto: Panasonic and Toyota confirm location and executive structure of town development joint venture
- New 2021 Audi Q2: crossover to get design revamp – Autocar: Audi’s smallest SUV has been seen testing in disguise, suggesting a mid-cycle overhaul is on the c…
- Returning General Motors workers seen boosting US November payrolls – Reuters: U.S. job growth likely accelerated in November as former striking workers returned to General Motors’ (GM.N) payrolls …