Business
Report: Nissan Will Reject Latest Renault Bid to Merge
April 22, 2019 at 1:19 PM
Nissan Motor Co. will reject a new proposal from alliance partner Renault SA to further integrate the companies, sources tell The Nikkei.
Regulatory
New York City to Charge Congestion Fees
April 22, 2019 at 12:31 PM
New York City has agreed to institute a “congestion pricing” system that would charge vehicles a usage fee to enter certain sections of the city.
EV-Hybrid
Tesla Probes EV Car Fire in Shanghai
April 22, 2019 at 11:52 AM
Tesla Inc. is investigating a fire in Shanghai in which one of its Model S electric sedans caught fire yesterday while sitting unoccupied in a parking garage
Regulatory
California to Allow Testing of Self-Driving Delivery Trucks
April 22, 2019 at 11:42 AM
The California Dept. of Motor Vehicles this month proposed a rule that would allow self-driving light-duty delivery trucks to be tested on public roads.
Regulatory
Ford Leans on Hybrids to Meet EU Emission Rules
April 22, 2019 at 10:47 AM
Ford Motor Co. says it will rely on plug-in hybrids, not all-electric cars, to meet the European Union’s tougher carbon dioxide emission rules for 2020-2021.
Tech
Hyundai Touts Smartphone App for EV Settings
April 22, 2019 at 10:35 AM
Hyundai Motor Group says it has developed a smartphone app that will allow users to create and share various performance settings they can apply to other electric vehicles.
People
Ghosn Indicted for Misappropriating Nissan Funds
April 22, 2019 at 1:07 AM
Prosecutors in Japan have indicted former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn for diverting company funds for his own use.
Regulatory
China Recall Targets Airbag Inflators in 360,000 BMWs
April 22, 2019 at 12:40 AM
MW AG is recalling 360,000 vehicles in China to replace Takata Corp. airbag inflators that could explode, the Xinhua News Agency reports.
Business
April 22, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Tesla Inc. plans to reduce its board of directors to nine members from 11 and reduce their terms to two years in June, according to its proxy statement.
Regulatory
Japan Officials Raid Suzuki HQ in Quality Probe
April 19, 2019 at 4:24 PM
A dozen officials from Japan’s transport ministry swept through Suzuki Motor Corp. headquarters earlier today as they investigate falsified quality inspection reports.
Sales
1Q Car Sales Drop 13% in Indonesia
April 19, 2019 at 3:24 PM
New-car wholesales in Indonesia fell 11% to 90,200 units in March and 13% to 253,900 vehicles for the first quarter of 2019.
Regulatory
BMW Expands Recall for Engine Fires
April 19, 2019 at 1:49 PM
BMW AG is recalling an additional 184,500 cars in the U.S. to fix an electrical problem that could cause a fire in the engine compartment.