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Ghosn Crisis at Nissan Threatens CEO Saikawa
December 19, 2018 at 2:38 AM
Hiroto Saikawa’s days as CEO at Nissan Motor Co. could be numbered as management crises roil the company and its alliance with Renault.
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Regulatory
Toyota to Replace Airbag Inflators in 65,000 Cars, Again
December 12, 2018 at 5:47 PM
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 65,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the U.S. to again replace airbag inflators that might explode in a crash.
Sales
Domestic Brands Suffer as China Car Sales Sink
December 12, 2018 at 5:04 PM
China’s domestic carmakers are taking the brunt of the country’s new-car sales slump, according to The Nikkei.
Business
Renault to Nissan: Don’t Talk to Our Board Members
December 12, 2018 at 3:33 PM
Renault SA has cautioned alliance partner Nissan Motor Co. not to contact its directors to review evidence that former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn failed to declare €38 million ($43 million) in pay.
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Chevy Silverado to Pace Daytona 500
December 12, 2018 at 2:12 PM
A 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., will serve as the pace vehicle for next year’s Daytona 500 race.
Tech
Audi Readies “Immersive” Entertainment System
December 12, 2018 at 1:47 PM
Audi AG is developing a next-generation infotainment technology that the carmaker hails as an “immersive” experience.
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Ohio Senators Urge GM to Make EVs in U.S
December 12, 2018 at 1:22 PM
The two senators from Ohio are urging General Motors Co. to use domestic factories to build whatever electric cars they sell in the U.S.
Tech
New SEAT SUV Brakes for Cyclists
December 12, 2018 at 1:15 PM
Volkswagen AG’s SEAT unit is introducing a new safety system on the 2019 Tarraco SUV/crossover vehicle to help prevent collisions with bicyclists.
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Next-Gen Corvette a No-Go for Detroit Auto Show
December 12, 2018 at 12:36 PM
The all-new Chevrolet Corvette won’t be revealed at next month’s Detroit auto show as had previously been speculated.
Powertrain
Aston Martin Revs Up Valkyrie V-12 Engine
December 12, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. has released a teaser video that indicates the naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12 engine for the upcoming Valkyrie hypercar will generate 1,000 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque.
Legal
December 12, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Nissan Motor Co. is preparing to widen its investigation into financial wrongdoing by former Chairman Carlos Ghosn to include the company’s alliance with Renault SA and its subsidiaries.
People
Audi Makes Schot Its Official CEO
December 12, 2018 at 10:40 AM
Volkswagen Group’s Audi has named interim CEO Abraham Schot to become its permanent CEO on Jan. 1.
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Report: Ghosn Kept List of Hidden Compensation
December 12, 2018 at 2:37 AM
Japanese prosecutors have found a list apparently created by former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn that charts compensation the company didn’t report but he expected to receive, The Nikkei says.