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Head of Nissan’s Ghosn Inquiry Quits Suddenly
9/9/2019Christina Murray, who for five months led Nissan Motor Co.’s internal investigation of alleged financial wrongdoing by former Chairman Carlos Ghosn, has resigned unexpectedly, sources tell Automotive News.
Williams Engineering Touts Dual-Chemistry Battery
9/6/2019U.K.-based Williams Advanced Engineering Ltd. is developing a next-generation battery that uses two types of lithium-ion cells to improve performance.
Workers Set to Strike GM Korea Next Week
9/6/2019Unionized workers at General Motors Co.’s South Korean unit say they will strike the company’s facilities there from Monday through Wednesday.
Thailand Moves to Legalize Ride-Hailing Services
9/6/2019Regulators in Thailand have drafted guidelines to legalize ride-hailing services in the country by March.
BMW to Debut 5G Tech in iNext EV
9/6/2019BMW AG plans to equip the production version of its Vision iNext electric concept vehicle with fifth-generation (5G) communications capability when the model launches in 2021.
Ghosn’s First Trial May Start in March-April
9/6/2019Carlos Ghosn’s first trial on charges of financial wrongdoing at Nissan Motor Co. will probably start in March or April, sources tell The Nikkei.
Porsche Ups Stake in Rimac
9/6/2019Porsche AG, which acquired a 10% stake in Rimac Automobili in June 2018, has increased its ownership to 15.5%.
VW Installs New Chief for Mobility Services Unit
9/6/2019Volkswagen AG has named Robert Henrich to head its MOIA mobility services unit.
Carmakers Face Probe Over Calif. Emissions Pact
9/6/2019The U.S. Dept. of Justice is determining whether four carmakers broke antitrust laws in July by pledging to adopt modified California emission standards.
Report: New Mini Models in the Works
9/6/2019BMW AG’s Mini brand is developing two new vehicles and next-generation versions of its current Clubman and Countryman models that will be launched over the next four years, Autocar reports.