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Guangxi Yuchai to Supply New-Energy Powertrains to Foton
7/29/2019Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Co. Ltd. has agreed to supply China’s Foton Motor Group with next-generation gasoline, diesel and natural gas engines, electrified powertrains and fuel cell systems.
India Cuts Taxes on EVs, Charging Stations
7/29/2019India will slash its goods and services tax on electric vehicles and EV chargers to 5% from the current 12% and 18%, respectively, on Aug. 1.
PSA May Close Vauxhall Plant over Messy Brexit
7/29/2019PSA Group says it will move production of Astra and Vauxhall cars out of Ellesmere Port, England, if the U.K.’s exit from the European Union makes local production unprofitable.
Bosch Predicts 5% Drop in Global Auto Output
7/29/2019Robert Bosch GmbH expects the world’s output of passenger vehicles will shrink 5% this year, compared with the 3% drop it predicted earlier this year.
DOT Ruling Due “Soon” on GM Autonomy Bid
7/29/2019General Motors Co. can expect a regulatory decision “soon” on its request to waive U.S. safety rules that require self-driving vehicles to have a steering wheel and foot pedals.
Lear Trims Outlook
7/26/2019Second-quarter sales and earnings fell for seating supplier Lear Corp., as vehicle production slowed in all its major markets.
Honda EV Takes Wide View of Digital Displays
7/26/2019Honda Motor Co.’s upcoming “E” electric city car will feature five dashboard displays that span the width of the passenger cabin.
Nissan Job Cuts: 1,700 in India, 1,400 in U.S.
7/26/2019The 25,000 jobs Nissan Motor Co. plans to eliminate 1,700 jobs in India and 1,420 in the U.S., The Nikkei reports.
Ford Phases Out Ka+ Minicar in Europe
7/26/2019Ford Motor Co. says it will stop making the Ka+ minicar because of the cost of meeting Europe’s tougher carbon dioxide emission limits in 2020.
Hyundai/Kia Ready Pickup Trucks for Australia
7/26/2019Hyundai Motor Co. and its Kia Motors affiliate plan to introduce midsize pickup trucks in Australia by 2023.