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Nissan GT-R Gets Performance Boost
8/30/2019Nissan Motor Co. is giving its GT-R sports car a mid-cycle upgrade that includes new turbochargers and improved handling.
Daimler to Add EV Production in China
8/30/2019Daimler AG will begin local production of its first electric vehicle in China, the EQC SUV/crossover, later this year.
Toyota Plans 1-Day Shutdown in U.K. over Brexit
8/30/2019Toyota Motor Corp. says it will suspend operations at its U.K. assembly plant for one day when Britain exits the European Union on Oct. 31.
VW Debuts Dual SCR Diesel Emissions Tech
8/30/2019Volkswagen AG is introducing a twin-dosing selective catalytic reduction technology to reduce lower nitrogen oxide emissions in diesel-powered cars by as much as 80%.
Tesla Gets Waiver on China EV Tax
8/30/2019China’s industry ministry says Tesla Inc. won’t be assessed the 10% import tariff that applies to other electric vehicles built outside the country.
WLTP Has Europe’s Carmakers Scrambling Again
8/30/2019Carmakers in Europe are again struggling to certify their cars to meet new vehicle emission standards in time for the 2020 model year.
Waymo Urges U.S. to Update Regs for Autonomous Vehicles
8/30/2019Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo is the latest developer to ask for relief from U.S. safety regulations that require even totally robotic cars to be equipped with controls for human drivers.
GM Trails Ford, FCA in Number of UAW Workers
8/30/2019General Motors, once the largest employer of United Auto Workers union members, now trails domestic rivals Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles by a wide margin.
Porsche Revs Up Macan Turbo
8/29/2019Porsche AG is bringing back the Turbo version of its Macan sports car after dropping the package from its 2019 lineup.
VW to Invest $577 Million in Brazilian Factory
8/29/2019Volkswagen AG plans to spend 2.4 billion reais ($576 million) to upgrade its Sao Bernardo do Campo plant in Brazil, according to Sao Paulo’s governor.