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VW’s First EV for the U.S. to Be Called “ID4”
9/11/2019Volkswagen AG plans to introduce at least three electric car models in the U.S., starting with a small crossover that will be called the ID4, a source tells Automotive News.
Geely Invests in Second Flying Car Company
9/10/2019Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which acquired flying car developer Terrafugia Inc. two years ago, has invested in German startup Volocopter GmbH.
Toyota Hints at Plan to Add Small SUV in Europe
9/10/2019Toyota Motor Corp. appears to be moving closer to adding an all-new, small crossover vehicle at its factory in Valenciennes, France.
Ford Ramps Up Electrified Offensive in Europe
9/10/2019Ford Motor Co. expects electrified vehicles will account for 54% of its sales in Europe by the end of 2022.
New Land Rover Defender Sizes Up, Adds Tech
9/10/2019Land Rover Ltd.’s all-new Defender SUV is larger, more comfortable and much more technically advanced than the previous model, which was discontinued in 2016 after a 67-year run.
Ram 1500 Gets IIHS Top Safety Rating
9/10/2019The crew cab variant of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s Ram 1500 has become the first fullsize pickup to receive the “Top Safety Pick+” designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
“Hard” Brexit Will Prompt Mini Production Cut
9/10/2019BMW AG says it will drop a production shift at its Mini small-car plant in Oxford, England, if the U.K. exits the European Union next month without a new trade deal.
Rivian Lands $350 Million from Cox Automotive
9/10/2019Cox Automotive Inc. is investing $350 million in Plymouth, Mich.-based electric truck startup Rivian Automotive LLC.
Byton SUV Breaks Cover
9/10/2019Future Mobility Corp.’s Byton unit took the wraps off the production version of its first model, the all-electric M-Byte SUV/crossover vehicle, today at the Frankfurt auto show.
U.S. House Will Review Justice Dept. Probe of Calif. Emissions Pact
9/10/2019The U.S. House judiciary committee will review a Justice Dept. antitrust probe of an exhaust emission pact between four carmakers and California.