- BMW, Mercedes put automated driving alliance on hold – Reuters: BMW, Mercedes put automated driving alliance on hold
- Volkswagen in talks with rivals on making operating system for car of the future – Reuters: We are seeing that many non-automotive players are building up competence in this area,” Senger told Reuters.
- China’s Geely to take over debt-laden automaker Lifan as virus stokes shake-up – sources – Reuters: China’s Geely to take over debt-laden automaker Lifan as virus stokes shake-up – sources
- Exclusive: Nissan plans more shift cuts at Japan car plants due to low demand, sources say – Reuters: Exclusive: Nissan plans more shift cuts at Japan car plants due to low demand, sources say
- “We want to develop our own software platform” – Volkswagenag: The Car.Software organization within the Volkswagen Group is picking up speed. On July 1, 2020 it will switch from the start-up phase to operational mode. CEO Christian Senger explains the direction. …
- Pension Fund Sues Musk for Taking Massive Pay Package – Bloomberg: Pension Fund Sues Musk for Taking Massive Pay Package
- Diesel is on the decline, but don’t count it out yet – CNBC: Good fuel mileage and low carbon emissions made diesel engines hugely popular in Europe and elsewhere around the world. But the Volkswagen cheating scandal led to its decline. Yet, diesel advocates say it’s not done yet.
- US Supply-Demand Mismatch Risks Shortages and Higher Prices – Bloomberg: Some of the same forces are at work in the auto industry. The rental-car industry has been hard-hit by the decline in travel, leading Hertz to file for …
- South Korea’s SsangYong Motor looking for possible buyer as Mahindra may exit – Reuters: South Korea’s SsangYong Motor looking for possible buyer as Mahindra may exit
- BMW to lay off 10,000 contract workers: source – Reuters: BMW to lay off 10,000 contract workers
- Brit Michael Cole named as first non-Korean Hyundai CEO – Autocar: Cole moves from president of Kia America to become president and CEO of Hyundai Europe
- Fiat Chrysler workers to pause for Juneteenth, death of George Floyd – Freep: Fiat Chrysler workers plan to pause on Friday to both commemorate Juneteenth, the end of slavery, and recognize the horror of George Floyd’s death.
- Volvo Cars to double South Korean aftermarket network – Just-Auto: Geely’s Volvo Cars said it planned to spend KRW150bn (US$124m) over the next three years to expand its aftersales service network in South Korea, according to local reports.
- Toyota starts rebadged RAV4 production for Suzuki Europe – Just-Auto: Toyota Motor has begun manufacturing the hybrid RAV4 SUVs for sale in Europe under the Suzuki Motor badge, according to local reports citing sources close to the matter.
- Ford Bronco launch should include campaign for crime victims, UAW leaders say – Freep: Ford Bronco launch should include campaign for crime victims, UAW leaders say
- Ford to bring thousands of workers back sooner than planned, making up time on F-Series and SUVs – Freep: Ford production schedule sends thousands of UAW members back to work Monday.
- Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet – Autocar: Is the compact convertible the next niche to be conquered by the crossover SUV?
- Great Wall to start SUV, pickup production in Thailand next year amid weak demand – Reuters: China’s top pickup truck maker, Great Wall Motor Co Ltd, plans to roll out sport-utility vehicles (SUV) and pickup trucks …
- Tesla homes in on Austin for Cybertruck factory site – Fortune: Tesla homes in on Austin for Cybertruck factory site