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Ford Tells U.S. Dealers to Fix Balky Transmissions
7/19/2019Ford Motor Co. told its U.S. dealers earlier this month to provide free transmission repairs for owners who complain about the gearboxes in their 2011-2017 model Fiesta and Focus small cars.
Nissan Recalls Late-Model Titan Pickups
7/19/2019Nissan Motor Co. is calling back 91,300 late-model Titan fullsize pickup trucks in the U.S. to fix an electrical short circuit that could cause the engine to stall.
BMW Names Zipse as New CEO
7/18/2019Oliver Zipse has been named BMW AG’s new CEO, effective Aug. 16. His selection was widely expected.
Toyota to Supply 200 Electric Shuttles for 2020 Olympics
7/18/2019Toyota Motor Corp. plans to provide 200 electric shuttle vehicles to the organizers of next year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Apple Patents Steer-by-Wire Suspension Design
7/18/2019Apple Inc. has received a U.S. patent for a suspension architecture that could be used in autonomous vehicles equipped with steer-by-wire systems.
Ghosn Sues Nissan, Mitsubishi for €17 Million
7/18/2019Carlos Ghosn, the former chairman of Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, has sued both companies for canceling his contract as head of the Dutch company that manages their joint operations.
Denso Opens Mobility Innovation Lab in Seattle
7/18/2019Denso Corp. has opened an Innovation Lab in Seattle, Wash., that will develop advanced mobility technologies and services.
Lotus Outlines Production Plans
7/18/2019Group Lotus plc ponders major increases in production, including mass-market vehicles built in China.
Zetsche Faces Challenge to Daimler Chairmanship
7/18/2019Former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche faces opposition to becoming chairman from key investors who blame him for the company’s problems.
Kia Hires Former Mazda Marketing Exec
7/18/2019Kia Motors Corp. has hired Russel Wager to head the company’s marketing efforts in the U.S., Marketing Daily reports.