NEWS

Nissan Cuts 12,500 Jobs as Net Income Falls 95%

7/25/2019

Nissan Motor Co. says it will eliminate 12,500 jobs worldwide and cut its global production capacity 10% by early 2023.

VW Group Revenue, Profits Rise

7/25/2019

Volkswagen AG’s retail sales slipped in April-June. But revenue and operating profits improved for the quarter and through the first half of 2019.

Tesla Cuts Quarterly Losses as Revenue Soars

7/25/2019

Tesla Inc. narrowed its second-quarter loss to $408 million from $718 million last year as automotive-related revenue surged 60% to $5.4 billion.

Ford’s Net Profit Plummets 86%

7/25/2019

Ford Motor Co.’s net earnings in the second quarter plunged to $148 million from $1.1 billion in the same period in 2018.

Aston Martin Cuts Sales, Investment Outlook

7/24/2019

Iconic British carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. has lowered its unit sales forecast 11%, trimmed its investment plans and is poised to cut production.

PSA’s Profits Climb 11% in First Half

7/24/2019

PSA Group posted big profit gains in the first half of 2019 in spite of a dip in revenue.

GM to Build Vette V-8 Engines in New York

7/24/2019

General Motors Co. will manufacture the 6.2-liter LT2 V-8 engine for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sports car at the company’s plant in Tonawanda, N.Y.

Toyota Aims to Cut Carbon Emissions 40% in N.A.

7/24/2019

Toyota Motor Corp. hopes to lower the carbon footprint of its North America operations by 40% in three years.

Report: Dodge to Drop Grand Caravan Sooner

7/24/2019

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV will stop making the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan next May, seven months earlier than previously planned, says AutoForecast Solutions.

Valeo’s Sales, Earnings Drop

7/24/2019

Parts supplier Valeo SA reports its revenue, operating income and net profit fell in the first half of 2019 because of declining vehicle production, especially in China.