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Delphi thinks it can wean Europe off diesel
26 August 2017, 08:00Delphi has combined two new engine technologies to make gas engines more fuel-efficient. But will it be appealing enough attract European automakers away from diesel?
Auto repairs pad U.S. dealerships' revenue amid new-car sales slump
25 August 2017, 08:00While auto sales have been slumping in the U.S. this year, revenues are rising at dealerships and auto-parts stores. Why the disconnect?
FCA says it reviews strategic proposals as spinoffs examined
25 August 2017, 08:00FCA did little to quell speculation that the manufacturer is considering ways to streamline its portfolio to focus on mass-market cars, saying it regularly reviews strategic proposals.
Tesla's 'long-haul' electric truck aims for 200 to 300 miles on a charge
25 August 2017, 08:00Tesla next month plans to unveil an electric big-rig truck with a working range of 200 to 300 miles, Reuters has learned.
Barra elected to Walt Disney board
25 August 2017, 08:00Walt Disney added GM CEO Mary Barra to its board, bringing on one of the most prominent female executives in corporate America amid a hunt for a successor to CEO Robert Iger.
VW, FCA in early-stage talks about light-utility vehicle JV, report says
25 August 2017, 08:00Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have held discussions on joining up to produce some light-utility vehicles, a source close to the matter told Reuters.
FCA envisions Jeep as global SUV giant to fulfill auto dreams
24 August 2017, 08:00While automakers around the world covet Jeep for its fat profits, FCA sees potential for much more, banking on the rugged brand to vie with global giants like Toyota, Volkswagen and Ford.
Driverless cars of the future confront rules written for drivers
24 August 2017, 08:00The automotive safety rulebook has swelled to nearly 900 pages, but the regulations remain premised on an assumption that may soon be obsolete: that a human would be at the wheel.
Ford names former Key Safety exec Luo to steer China unit
24 August 2017, 08:00Ford Motor named former Key Safety Systems executive Jason Luo as chairman and CEO of its China operations. Luo will lead the carmaker's operations in greater China and Taiwan.
Tesla sales chief may collect $700,000 for meeting targets
24 August 2017, 08:00Tesla plans to pay $700,000 to its global sales and service chief, Jon McNeill, if the company meets certain performance goals in the second half of 2017 -- when the new Model 3 is in launch mode.