Electric vehicles, light commercial vehicles and trucks as well as sourcing supplies locally are the key components of Nissan’s strategy in China, the world’s biggest auto market. On Monday, with the aim of placing itself within the top 3 automakers… Read More ›
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Nissan – Japan’s second biggest automaker again in the dock for vehicle inspection misconduct
As per sources, uncertified technicians continued to certify final vehicle inspections as late as October 11. On Wednesday, as per two sources with direct knowledge of the matter at hand, despite reports of widespread misconduct at its factories in Japan,… Read More ›
Fintech startup AutoFi Inc raises $10 million in funding round
The company aims to utilise the freshly received funds to expand its footprint in the U.S. and in international markets. AutoFi Inc, a fintech startup that caters exclusively to the auto industry, has raised $10 million in a Series A… Read More ›
Jaguar Land Rover picks China for its first overseas engine plant
Like much of the British car industry, the uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations is pushing companies to invest overseas rather than expand production facilities in the country. On Friday, Britain’s Jaguar Land Rover picked China for its first overseas engine plant… Read More ›
General Motors to expand testing & production of self-driving cars
GM to build next generation self-driving cars in its factory in Michigan. In a strategic development that signals General Motor’s potential launch of new self-driving vehicles, the company’s CEO, Mary Barra has disclosed that the automaker will be expanding… Read More ›
Fiat Chrysler to hike head count by 2,000 at its Alfa Romeo plant in Italy
The news was announced by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at a conference in the plant. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has disclosed that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will be creating as many as 2,000 new jobs at its Alfa Romeo… Read More ›