Fiat Chrysler is set to announce its intention vis-a-vis its diesel passenger vehicles on June 1, 2018. On Monday, the Financial Times reported, citing sources familiar with the carmaker’s strategy, Fiat Chrysler plans on eliminating diesel from all its passenger… Read More ›
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Britain’s automotive regulations will align themselves with that of the European Union
The move is aimed at protecting Britain’s automotive industry and not disrupt its well-oiled supply chain. Britain’s health minister, Jeremy Hunt stated the country will align its regulations with the European Union’s in some areas, including the automotive sector, after… Read More ›
Ford Motor’s Chariot minibus service to expand to 6th U.S. city shortly
A traditional carmaker, Ford Motors is diversifying in the mobility services segment with changing consumer tastes of not wanting to own a vehicle. As per an executive from Ford Motors, the carmaker is set to launch its Chariot minibus services… Read More ›
General Motors enters elite sports car segment with the Corvette ZR1
With the ZR1 General Motors has high-end offerings from both ends of the car industry – high performance sports car at one end with self-driving cars at the other. The chief of General Motors Co’s global product development stated that… Read More ›
Not much progress expected during fifth round of NAFTA talks
Despite the general lack of progress, the 2018 Mexican election promises to instill some fire into the negotiations. On Tuesday, negotiators from Canada, Mexico and the U.S., completed their fifth round of negotiations aimed at reworking the North American Free… Read More ›
UK plans on removing a major hurdle facing self-driving vehicles
Britain’s transportation minister is set to make self-driving friendly insurance rules, a fact which could nurture the nascent industry which globally has been valued at $1.1 trillion by 2025. In what is likely to be a major strategic shift to… Read More ›
Toyota and Suzuki partnership could be a win-win deal for both carmakers
The partnership could provide both Toyota and Suzuki greater market penetration as well as export opportunities. In what is likely to be a significant moment in Japanese automotive history, Toyota Motor Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp have agreed to begin… Read More ›
Kia Motors to chase sales target of 3.12 million vehicles in 2017
Kia Motors has set an aggressive sales target despite falling short of its undisclosed target for 2016. South Korea based Kia Motors Corp has stated that it intends to sell 3.17 million vehicles globally this year. In 2016, it had… Read More ›
Takata appears eager to settle DoJ probe before Obama leaves office
Takata’s inflator for airbags affect 42 million vehicles in the U.S. alone. This will make it the largest ever recall in U.S. history. Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata whose defective air bags have been linked to 11 deaths in the United… Read More ›
Panasonic in acquisition talks with LED manufacturer ZKW to expand its footprint in the auto industry
Japan’s Nikkei has reported the deal citing an anonymous source. Although it’s too early to confirm the deal, if it goes through, which could be as early as the end of this month, it will further consolidate Panasonic’s involvement in… Read More ›