LG Chem expects GM to sell over 30,000 Bolts next yearAuto News

LG Chem, a battery supplier for General Motors' upcoming Bolt electric vehicle, said today it expected the automaker to sell more than 30,000 of the cars next year.

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Renault-Nissan creates tech division to accelerate mobility pushAuto News

Nissan, aiming to parry rivals from Silicon Valley and emerge a leader in next-generation mobility, is forming a 300-person in-house startup division with French partner Renault to focus on software development, cloud engineering and big-data...

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VW sued by Missouri over diesel emissionsAuto News

The state of Missouri sued Volkswagen, becoming the 17th U.S. state to take legal action against the German automaker over diesel emissions violations.

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Ford to suspend F-150, compact crossover output as retail demand dipsAuto News

In a fresh sign of pressure on U.S. automakers, Ford will shut down production of its best-selling F-150 pickup truck for a week at a Kansas City assembly plant.

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How Apple scaled back titanic plan to take on DetroitAuto News

Apple Inc. has dramatically scaled back its automotive ambitions, leading to hundreds of job cuts and a new direction that, for now, no longer includes building its own car, people familiar with the project told Bloomberg.

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Continental cuts profit guidance on warranty cases, supply disruptionsAuto News

German car components supplier Continental AG trimmed its profit forecast for the year, citing warranty cases and possible expenses for antitrust proceedings as well as supply disruptions following earthquakes in Japan.

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As Unifor-Ford talks kick off, workers scoff at pattern dealAuto News

Unifor President Jerry Dias was able to persuade General Motors and Fiat Chrysler to invest in Canada. Now the biggest remaining hurdle for the head of Canada's auto workers union may be Ford workers themselves.

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How Apple scaled back its titanic plan to take on DetroitAuto News

Apple Inc. has dramatically scaled back its automotive ambitions, leading to hundreds of job cuts and a new direction that, for now, no longer includes building its own car, people familiar with the project told Bloomberg.

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Toyota lures another partner into its orbitAuto News

Toyota and Suzuki say they will consider partnering. But behind the scenes before last week's announcement, two scions pondered their changing worlds.

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They're coming to America -- somedayAuto News

Think the U.S. market is competitive now? With sales at historic highs, a number of overseas makers are seeking to set up shop in a landscape known to be hostile to newcomers.

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Subaru rethinks N.J. headquarters projectAuto News

Subaru of America is reconsidering plans to move into new headquarters being constructed in Camden, N.J., because an income tax agreement between New Jersey and Pennsylvania is being scrapped.

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Honda skips the fanfare for redesigned CR-VAuto News

Honda had plenty to crow about with the redesigned CR-V. But it opted against a long introduction, for fear of diminishing interest in the popular outgoing model.

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JLR has its eyes on virtual realityAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover sees a major role for virtual reality technology as it redesigns its dealerships and sales process, its top North American executive said.

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Market plateau elevates role of fleet salesAuto News

How to raise your U.S. market share in 2016? It's simple -- you have to turbocharge fleet sales. In fact, that may be the only way in an increasingly competitive market that has hit a plateau after six years of growth.

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What do car hackers really want?Auto News

There's a lot of fear-mongering around the issue of automotive cybersecurity, but a growing number of experts say that creating havoc on the roads is not the primary threat from car hackers. They may be after something much more mundane: your money.

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Mexico's other attraction: Surging small-car marketAuto News

Mexico's rising prominence in the auto industry isn't just about its role as a low-wage export platform. It's also a growing market for products that are made locally, particularly small sedans.

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Fight for Congress puts auto agenda in playAuto News

In the coming years, lawmakers will weigh in on the midterm evaluation of the Obama administration's signature 2025 fuel economy regulations and whether auto safety regulations need new fundamental changes for the safe deployment of autonomous...

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Moving target: Dealer welcomes newcomers to townAuto News

Lake Norman Infiniti in Cornelius, N.C., uses a service that sends coupons to folks who move into the area, successfully building ties to newcomers.

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Canadian FCA workers approve 4-year contractAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles workers represented by the Canadian union Unifor today ratified a new four-year labor contract with the automaker that includes more than $330 million Canadian in investments.

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FCA prepared to slot new product at Brampton, Ontario, plant, union saysAuto News

Fiat Chrysler could assign new vehicles to its Brampton, Ontario, assembly plant as early as 2020 if the Canadian and Ontario governments provide financial support for the project.

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