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France Might Consider Changes in Renault-Nissan Alliance
9/2/2019The French government says it might be willing to support changes in cross-ownership of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance after all.
Conti Ponders Total Spin Off Powertrain Division
9/2/2019Continental AG’s executive board says it may completely spin off its Powertrain unit under the Vitesco Technologies name rather than float a partial initial public offering for the business.
Report: 20% of Europe’s Trucks Exceed NOx Limit
9/2/2019A study of real-world emissions from diesel-powered commercial trucks in Europe suggests 20% exceed nitrogen oxides emission limits.
U.S., China Exchange New Tariff Hikes
9/2/2019The U.S. began applying 15% tariffs on Sept. 1 that cover about $110 billion worth of imported Chinese goods.
Heavy-Truck Orders Slump in U.S.
9/2/2019Truck freight volume is down 20% in the U.S., and year-on-year orders for new rigs plunged 69% in June and 80% in July, according to Americas Commercial Transport Research Co.
VW to Settle U.S. Mileage Claims for $97 Million
8/30/2019Volkswagen AG says it has reached an agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit in the U.S. over inflated fuel economy ratings for 2013-2017 model cars.
GM Cuts 300 Jobs in Thailand as Sales Slump
8/30/2019General Motors Co. has eliminated 15% of its 1,900-member workforce in Thailand after its sales there fell 11% to 9,200 units through the first seven months of 2019.
Genesis SUV on Tap for Early 2020
8/30/2019Hyundai Motor Co.’s upscale Genesis unit is on track to introduce its first SUV/crossover vehicle early next year, Genesis CEO Manfred Fitzgerald tells Motor Trend.
Ford Recalls Target Seat, Steering Hazards
8/30/2019Ford Motor Co. is calling back 649,000 vehicles in North America to check for faulty seatback mechanisms and power steering problems.
China’s DiDi Chuxing to Test Robo-Taxi Service
8/30/2019Didi Chuxing Technology Co., China’s largest ride-hailing company, plans to launch a robo-taxi pilot program in Shanghai later this year.