Huwebes, Enero 31, 2019

Subaru to show redesigned 2020 Legacy in Chicago

Subaru will show the seventh-generation Legacy next week at the Chicago Auto Show as the automaker remains committed to the shrinking sedan market.



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An inside look at Mercedes-Benz's Super Bowl ad starring Ludacris

Mercedes-Benz's Super Bowl ad blends Wile E. Coyote, Free Willy, Ludacris and a man who can will things into existence.



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Lexus brings upfitted NX F Sport Black Line Special Edition to Chicago

Lexus said the upgraded crossover will feature a more powerful sound system and upgraded seats.


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Lawmakers try to block Trump from unilaterally setting tariffs

Bipartisan legislation aimed at rolling back presidential authority to impose tariffs for national security reasons was filed in both chambers of Congress.


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Aptiv forecasts flat earnings for 2019

High-tech electronics supplier Aptiv said it expects 2019 operating income to be flat to slightly increased.


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Mercedes names Michael Göbel to lead Ala. operations

Michael Göbel replaces Jason Hoff as CEO of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Vance, Ala. Hoff, who has led the plant since 2013, has been promoted to chief of quality management for Mercedes-Benz Cars.


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Rolls-Royce names BMW exec its new sales VP for Americas

Matthew Boguradzki will take over for Martin Fritsches, who was named president of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Americas in August.


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Why autonomous cars put suppliers in awkward position

Intensifying demand for solutions that will make autonomous vehicles a reality as quickly as possible has led to suppliers such as ZF building their own self-driving cars, putting them in potential conflict with their customers.



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Ferrari fourth-quarter earnings rose 6%

Ferrari posted a 6 percent rise in fourth-quarter core earnings, helped by positive performance from across its regions.



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VW revives American beach buggy as EV concept for Geneva

VW aims to spur interest in its upcoming lineup of full-electric cars with a modern version of an American beach buggy from the 1960s.



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GM halts work at 13 Michigan plants amid cold snap emergency

GM, at the request of a Michigan utility, said it stopped production at four assembly plants and nine supporting facilities as a way for the utility to conserve natural gas. GM also is asking the roughly 20,000 employees at its Warren Tech Center to work from home through at least Friday.



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Meet Tesla's McKinsey-groomed, newly minted millennial CFO

Zach Kirkhorn, 34, will become CFO at Tesla after a few months more grooming by his predecessor, Deepak Ahuja. 



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Ghosn says he is facing 'army' against him

Carlos Ghosn told French media that the accusations he faces while in jail in Japan are part of a plot to destroy his reputation by Nissan executives opposed to his plan for deeper integration with Renault.



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Miyerkules, Enero 30, 2019

GM halts work at 15 Michigan plants amid cold snap emergency

GM, at the request of a Michigan utility, said it stopped production at four assembly plants and 11 supporting facilities as a way for the utility to conserve natural gas. GM also is asking the roughly 20,000 employees at its Warren Tech Center to work from home through at least Friday.



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GM halts work at Michigan plants amid utility emergency in cold snap

GM, at the request of a Michigan utility, said it stopped production at four assembly plants and at least nine supporting facilities as a way for the utility to conserve natural gas. GM also is asking the roughly 20,000 employees at its Warren Tech Center to work from home through at least Friday.


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Musk: After Q4 profit, Tesla to be in the black every quarter in ‘19

One week after he indicated the “road ahead is very difficult” for Tesla, CEO Elon Musk seemed to place the electric carmaker on firmer footing. Tesla said it enjoyed its second consecutive profitable quarter during the final three months of 2018.



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Tesla reports 2nd straight quarterly profit

One week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned that “the road ahead is very difficult,” the company reported its second straight quarterly profit, albeit a smaller one than in the previous period.



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Tesla reports 2nd straight quarterly profit as it aims to boost output

One week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned that “the road ahead is very difficult,” the company reported its second straight quarterly profit, albeit a smaller one than in the previous period.



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Cold, shutdown hinder Jan. sales

New U.S. light-vehicle sales are expected to be little changed in January from the start of 2018, though the record cold sweeping through the Midwest makes a decline more probable.



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Telsa reports 2nd straight quarterly profit as it aims to boost output

One week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned that “the road ahead is very difficult” for the electric-vehicle car company, investors got a more detailed look at what that rocky road entails.



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Cold, shutdown hinder January sales

New U.S. light-vehicle sales are expected to be little changed in January from the start of 2018, though the record cold sweeping through the Midwest makes a decline more probable.


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Canada lawmakers want to question GM CEO Mary Barra

Canada's House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology will ask Mary Barra to “come before committee and explain General Motors' future and continued commitment to the Canadian automotive and manufacturing industry in Canada.”



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Second Apple worker faces charges of stealing AV secrets for Chinese company

According to a complaint filed in federal court, the company discovered that Jizhong Chen had taken photographs inside a secret work space and had downloaded 2,000 files.



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Lexus to produce 100 Flare Yellow LC 500 coupes

Lexus will show a Flare Yellow LC 500 at next week's Chicago Auto Show, and will offer 100 of the lemon-colored coupes for sale through its dealerships this year.



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Gentex Q4 net income down 19% on vehicle production concerns

The mirror supplier said it reported a decline in fourth-quarter profits and revenue, driven by plant shutdowns and changes to production schedules at automakers and other automotive customers.



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