- Jeep, Suzuki models found to have broken EU emissions rules – Reuters: Fiat Chrysler’s Jeep Grand Cherokee and Suzuki’s Vitara diesel models both break emissions rules and must be fixed or face a ban on sales across Europe, the Dutch road authority ruled on Thursday.
- Tesla short sellers could help Elon Musk score a payday worth hundreds of millions – CNBC: Tesla is still one of the most heavily bet-against stocks in the U.S. even as the stock almost daily hits record highs.
- GM and Cruise debuts fully autonomous Origin – Autocar: Cruise, an autonomous vehicle manufacturer owned by General Motors, … It’s a fully autonomous veh…
- Dutch road authority finds Jeep, Suzuki models broke emissions rules – Reuters: The Dutch road authority has recalled Jeep Cherokees throughout Europe for a software update, it said on Thursday, after completing an investigation into fraudulent emissions strategies by Suzuki and Jeep diesel models.
- Ram 1500 beats BMW, Mercedes for this top luxury spot – Freep: The Ram 1500 Limited and Laramie Longhorn editions beat the BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class for Cars.com’s 2020 Luxury Car of the Year.
- Toyota, GM Urged to Reject Trump Automobile Mileage Rollback – Bloomberg: Environmental and consumer advocacy groups are pressuring automakers that have backed part of the Trump administration’s …
- VW’s WeShare expanding in Europe – Just-Auto: WeShare, Volkswagen and Skoda’s free-floating car sharing service, is to expand into seven further cities in Germany and other European countries in …
- Tesla is paving the way and we appreciate that, VW CEO says – CNBC: Volkswagen Group is the umbrella organization for a range of brands that, among others, include Porsche, Audi, Seat, Lamborghini and Ducati.
- Volkswagen and Aeris announce formation of Ventic | Automotive Industry News – Just-Auto: Volkswagen and Aeris announce formation of Ventic | Automotive Industry News
- Mahindra mulls KRW500bn injection to turn around Ssangyong – Just-Auto: Mahindra & Mahindra is looking to inject KRW500bn (US$428m) in fresh capital into its struggling South Korean subsidiary Ssangyong Motor Company over the next three years, according to local reports.
- Tata Altroz – redefines the segment with design, safety, technology and driving experience – Just-Auto: redefines the segment with design, safety, technology and driving experience
- Volkswagen CEO – Luca de Meo is probably in talks with Renault: CNBC – Reuters: The chief executive of Volkswagen told CNBC that Luca de Meo, who earlier this month stepped down as chief executive of the German carmaker’s Spanish Seat brand, was probably in talks with Renault .
- Renault launches Incit-EV project with 32 partners – Just-Auto: Renault has launched the Incit-EV project, in collaboration with 32 partners in Europe, aiming to promote electromobility via charging technology experiments for electric vehicles.
- Foxconn chief targets 2022 rollout of electric cars with Fiat – Nikkei: <?xml encoding=”UTF-8″><?xml encoding=”UTF-8″>
- Hyundai Motor’s profit jumps 50% on SUV demand – Nikkei: <?xml encoding=”UTF-8″><?xml encoding=”UTF-8″>
- Didi Fights to Prove It’s More Than Just China’s Uber – Bloomberg: China’s Didi Chuxing, after two horrendous years in its ride-hailing business, is losing the confidence of at least some investors that it can live up to its …
- Maruti Suzuki to showcase Concept FUTURO-e | Automotive Industry News – Just-Auto: Maruti Suzuki to showcase Concept FUTURO-e | Automotive Industry News
- Activist hedge fund Elliott sells stakes in Hyundai Motor companies: paper – Reuters: Elliott Management sold all its shares in Hyundai Motor Group companies last year after it was thwarted in its campaign for huge special dividends and board seats, South Korean media reported.
- Toyota union to seek smaller pay rise in 2020 vs last year: NHK – Reuters: Toyota Motor Corp’s labour union plans to seek an average pay rise of 10,100 yen ($91.98) per month in wage negotiations this year, public broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday, 600 yen less than the increase granted last year.
- New Ford Mondeo to launch in 2021, official document reveals – Autocar: New Ford Mondeo to launch in 2021, official document reveals
- Toyota and Honda recall 6 million vehicles over airbag dangers – LATimes: Toyota and Honda are recalling more than 6 million vehicles worldwide because of two dangerous airbag problems. The Toyota recall affects about …
- Coronavirus: US companies restricting China travel as outbreak spreads – CNBC: General Motors, Ford and Norwegian Cruise Line are among U.S. companies that have placed temporary restrictions on travel to or from Wuhan, China, where the coronavirus first emerged.
- Canadian judge approves C$196.5 million Volkswagen fine for diesel emissions – Reuters: A judge in Canada approved a $196.5 million (CAD) ($149.5 million) fine against Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) on Wednesday after the …
- Tesla wins a sales work-around in Michigan as it passes a $100-billion valuation – LATimes: The electric-car maker’s shares soared as much as 8.6% on Wednesday to a new intraday high of $594.50, and closed at $569.56, up 4%. At that price …
- Tesla Is Now the Second-Most-Valuable Car Maker in the World. Look Out, Toyota. – Barrons: Tesla Is Now the Second-Most-Valuable Car Maker in the World. Look Out, Toyota. Barron’s
- Michigan, Tesla settle suit over direct vehicle sales – Reuters: Tesla Inc and the state of Michigan confirmed Wednesday they have resolved the company’s 2016 lawsuit challenging the state’s refusal to allow the company to sell vehicles directly to consumers.
- GM to raise certain wages, invest in Michigan after credits amended – Freep: Michigan is amending General Motors’ MEGA tax credit package and GM has agreed to increase the required wages of certain Michigan employees …
