VW, Ford in talks on autonomous, electric vehicles, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen and Ford are in "exploratory talks" to jointly develop self-driving and electric vehicles in a far-reaching strategic alliance meant to save the companies billions of dollars, Reuters reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.

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GM to end outgoing Silverado, Sierra production in 2019Auto News

GM CFO Dhivya Suryadevara on Wednesday said the company will begin winding down production of the outgoing K2 crew cab models early next year.

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GM to end outgoing Silverado, Sierra production in 2019Auto News

GM CFO Dhivya Suryadevara on Wednesday said the company will begin winding down production of the outgoing K2 crew cab models early next year.

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GM Offers 18,000 Buyouts in 'Proactive' Step (10/31/18)

GM calls 18,000 buyout offers ‘proactive’ step; Oct. U.S. sales expected to fall; JLR...
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Aptiv's Q3 net drops despite increase in sales as production falls in key marketsAuto News

The global automotive technology supplier reported its sales grew 11 percent to $3.5 billion in the third quarter, despite lower production volumes in some of its biggest markets, especially China and Europe.

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Hyundai, Kia to develop new solar charging techAuto News

Hyundai and Kia are planning to launch a solar charging technology for some Hyundai vehicles to meet global emission regulation targets.

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GM offering buyouts to 18,000 salaried employeesAuto News

General Motors is offering voluntary buyouts to roughly 18,000 salaried employees in North America with 12 years or more of experience.

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Toyota must pay family $208M for Lexus crash after Texas judge lowers awardAuto News

A Dallas County judge reduced the amount awarded to a family to $208 million after finding that manufacturer defects in the family's Lexus ES 300 caused two children to sustain serious and permanent injuries during a rear-end collision in September...

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Ford, Baidu to start self-driving road tests in ChinaAuto News

Ford and Baidu launched a two-year project to test self-driving vehicles on Chinese roads, amid a global race by carmakers and technology companies to develop autonomous vehicles and the software that runs them.

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Tata Motors posts Q2 loss on declining JLR sales, one-time chargeAuto News

Tata Motors reported a loss for the three months ended September, dented by falling Jaguar Land Rover sales and a one-time charge related to a subsidiary closure in Thailand.

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GM posts $2.5 billion 3Q profit on strong results in key marketsAuto News

Stronger-than-expected results in China and North America propelled General Motors to a 25 percent increase in pretax profit in the third quarter and net income of $2.5 billion.

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Tata Motors posts Q2 loss on declining JLR sales, one-time chargeAuto News

Tata Motors on Wednesday reported a loss for the three months ended September, dented by falling Jaguar Land Rover sales and a one-time charge related to a subsidiary closure in Thailand.

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GM posts $2.5 billion 3Q profit on strong results in key marketsAuto News

Stronger-than-expected results in China and North America propelled General Motors to a 25 percent increase in pretax profit in the third quarter and net income of $2.5 billion.

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Ford, Baidu to start self-driving road tests in ChinaAuto News

Ford and Baidu launched a two-year project to test self-driving vehicles on Chinese roads, amid a global race by carmakers and technology firms to develop autonomous vehicles and the software that runs them.

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Time running out for autonomous car bill sought by automakersAuto News

A push on Capitol Hill to speed development of self-driving vehicles may not cross the finish line in time for this Congress #8212; casting doubt on the future of unusually bipartisan legislation in Washington.

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Mazda slumps to operating loss amid falling sales, rising costsAuto News

Mazda slumped into the red in the most recent quarter, broadsided by falling global sales, suspended production in Japan, unfavorable foreign exchange rates and increased investment in its U.S. retail network reforms.

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VW may share EV platform with FordAuto News

Volkswagen could be open to sharing its new electric vehicle platform with Ford as the automaker seeks to establish partnerships to share development costs.

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Mazda slumps to quarterly loss amid falling sales, rising costsAuto News

Mazda slumped into the red in the most recent quarter, broadsided by falling global sales, suspended production in Japan, unfavorable foreign exchange rates and spiraling costs for increased investment in its U.S. retail network reforms.

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Faraday Future co-founder Nick Sampson steps downAuto News

Chinese EV developer Faraday Future said co-founder Nick Sampson has resigned, a week after the cash-starved company planned pay cuts and layoffs to reduce operational costs.

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Tesla accused in driver suit of overstating Autopilot safety Auto News

Tesla is accused in a lawsuit of misleading consumers into believing that the Autopilot system on its cars can safely transport passengers at highway speeds.

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