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Work Begins on FCA’s New Detroit Assembly Plant
8/14/2019Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has begun erecting a new paint shop on a site in Detroit that will house the city’s first new assembly plant in nearly 30 years.
GM, Ford Evaluate Possible Economic Slump
8/14/2019General Motors and Ford say they have bolstered their cash reserves in case the trade war between the U.S. and China triggers a global recession.
Porsche Amps Up Hybrid Cayenne SUVs
8/14/2019Porsche SA is adding high-performance plug-in hybrid options for its popular Cayenne crossovers in 2020.
Honda to End Carmaking in Argentina Next Year
8/13/2019Honda Motor Co. says it will stop making cars in Argentina next year and convert its factory there to a motorcycle plant.
Uber Halts Services at California Airport
8/13/2019Ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. plans to stop offering service to and from Ontario International Airport near Los Angeles next month due to escalating fees.
July Car Sales Drop 31% in India
8/13/2019Passenger vehicle sales in India plummeted 31% to 200,800 units last month, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers reports.
Audi Names New Head for U.S. Unit
8/13/2019Audi AG has appointed Daniel Weissland, currently head of its Canadian unit, as president of U.S. operations, effective Sept. 1.
Audi Q4 to Get Customizable Lights
8/13/2019Audi AG’s upcoming Q4 e-tron electric vehicle will feature personalized headlights and taillights, Autocar reports.
Outlook for German Economy Plunges
8/13/2019Confidence in Germany’s economy among experts in Germany’s financial markets plummeted this month, according to the ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment.
Platinum Suppliers Target EV Batteries
8/13/2019Anglo American Platinum Ltd., the world’s largest supplier of platinum and palladium, is teaming up with mining giant Platinum Group Metals to develop next-generation batteries for electric vehicles.