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Ford to ramp up Lincoln rollout in China in bid to catch rivals
12 April 2018, 08:00Lincoln plans to build as many as five new vehicles in China by 2022, two sources told Reuters, in a move to expand sales in the world's largest vehicle market and blunt the impact of trade disputes.
VW's warring stakeholders to hash out a new strategy
12 April 2018, 08:00VW's directors will meet on Thursday to discuss a far-reaching shake-up of its structure and leadership, in a test of unity for the automaker's often divided stakeholders.
Tesla racial bias suit tests the rights of contract workers
12 April 2018, 08:00Whether the contractor litigation gets to trial or not, the legal process threatens to bring unwanted scrutiny and unwelcome disclosures about Tesla's culture.
When marketing luxury vehicles, 'electric' is no longer a bad word
11 April 2018, 08:00These days, well-heeled buyers consider a hybrid or plug-in vehicle a crucial part of a well-rounded garage.
VW CEO Mueller's abrupt exit heralds sweeping change to come
11 April 2018, 08:00Volkswagen's board abruptly ended the tenure of CEO Matthias Mueller, a caretaker who revived the carmaker after its worst crisis on record, turning instead to a leader who can implement deeper changes, people familiar with the matter said.
Mexico awaits details of plan to bring auto engines to U.S., officials say
11 April 2018, 08:00A U.S. proposal that automobiles should be built in high-wage areas within the NAFTA region is partly aimed at increasing engine production in the United States, and more details on the plan are expected this week, Mexican officials said.
Volkswagen's Herbert Diess goes from lame duck to top dog in 2 years
11 April 2018, 08:00As Volkswagen fought for its survival two years ago, Herbert Diess -- a fresh hire from BMW -- appeared headed for a rapid exit after a tense standoff with the company's powerful labor unions over cost-cutting measures.
California: Emissions deal with EPA could be doable
11 April 2018, 08:00California's top air-quality regulator sees hope for a deal with the Trump administration over fuel economy and emissions standards -- so long as Washington doesn't try to steamroll the state.
VW mulls replacing Mueller as CEO in management shakeup
10 April 2018, 08:00Volkswagen AG's supervisory board is set to name VW brand chief Herbert Diess as the group's new CEO, replacing Matthias Mueller, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Tenneco to buy Federal-Mogul for $5.4 billion
10 April 2018, 08:00Tenneco said it will buy Federal-Mogul, a maker of powertrain components, from Icahn Enterprises for $5.4 billion. Tenneco also said it would separate its combined businesses into two independent, publicly traded companies.