Automotive Sales and Industry Production
Looks Like Another 17-Million-Car Market for U.S.
By: Bill Hampton - December 09, 2019 at 1:25 AM
The naysayers are changing their tune about U.S. car sales for 2019. Now it looks like sales once again will reach at least 17 million units.
Regulatory
Trump: No New U.S. Fuel Economy Rules till 2020
By: Bill Hampton - December 06, 2019 at 4:58 PM
President Donald Trump says his administration won’t unveil finalized fuel economy standards until sometime next year.
New Product
Toyota RAV4 Named Japan Car of the Year
By: Steve Plumb - December 06, 2019 at 3:42 PM
The Toyota RAV4 crossover has been designated Japan Car of the Year for 2019.
Labor
UAW to Disband Corrupt Region 5 Office
By: Bill Hampton - December 06, 2019 at 3:41 PM
The United Auto Workers union says it will break up its largest regional office in an effort to stamp out corruption there.
Automotive Mobility
By: Steve Plumb - December 06, 2019 at 2:55 PM
Waymo has made its autonomous ride-hailing app for robotic taxis available for download via Apple Inc.’s App Store.
Automotive Manufacturing Management
By: Bill Hampton - December 06, 2019 at 1:59 PM
Jobs growth in the U.S., which slowed to 156,000 new non-farm positions in October, jumped to a 10-month high of 266,000 in November.
Economics
Steel, Aluminum Rules Stall USMCA Trade Pact
By: Bill Hampton - December 06, 2019 at 1:27 PM
Efforts to finalize local content rules for aluminum and steel are stalling attempts to finalize a new trade deal with Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
People
By: Steve Plumb - December 06, 2019 at 12:38 PM
Henri Poupart-Lafarge, who heads French transportation and infrastructure giant Alstom, has joined the short list of contenders to become the CEO of Renault.
Automotive Sales and Industry Production
China-Built Tesla EVs Qualify for Sales Subsidies
By: Bill Hampton - December 06, 2019 at 10:49 AM
China says electric cars made by Tesla Inc.’s new factory in Shanghai will qualify for government’s sales discounts worth as much as $3,500.
People
VW Group Names Bischoff as Chief Designer
By: Steve Plumb - December 06, 2019 at 10:38 AM
Klaus Bischoff has been named to oversee design activities for all Volkswagen Group brands, effective April 1.
Automotive Manufacturing Management
Ford Recalls F-Series Trucks for Tailgate Flaw
By: Bill Hampton - December 06, 2019 at 10:11 AM
Ford Motor Co. is calling back 261,600 late-model F-Series pickup trucks to fix faulty electric latches that could unlock the tailgate unintentionally.
Automotive Manufacturing Management
Report: Dongfeng to Cut Stake in PSA
By: Steve Plumb - December 06, 2019 at 10:07 AM
Dongfeng Motor Group will reduce its stake in PSA Group to help the French carmaker clear U.S. regulatory hurdles ahead of a planned merger with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.