Author: Automotive News Feed

Ford elevates China unit; Explosion at 2nd Meridian plant; Tesla raises price of new, mid-range Model 3; Daimler-Geely venture; Hyundai, Kia chiefs on U.S. fire probe; Uber EV push.

Daimler is setting up a ride-hailing joint venture in China with Geely that will use premium Mercedes vehicles including S-class, E-class and V-class vehicles.

The global bosses at Hyundai and Kia are still weighing a congressional call to have their top U.S. executives testify about a rash of reported noncollision fires in their vehicles as they work with regulators to address safety concerns.

Uber will increase the cost of taking a ride in London to create a 200 million-pound ($260 million) fund to help drivers switch to electric vehicles.

While Mobileye continues to chase the goal of autonomous driving, it is reaping the benefits of being part of larger company Intel.

While Mobileye continues to chase the goal of autonomous driving, it is reaping the benefits of being part of larger company Intel.

Jaguar Land Rover has agreed with unions to adjourn pay talks after a weak recent performance caused by a more difficult market in China, consumer confusion over diesel-emissions regulations and uncertainty sorrounding Brexit.

Jaguar Land Rover said it will resume pay talks with unions when it had further clarity on market conditions and the outcome of Brexit.

El plan incluye la apertura de 30 concesionarios y la creación de una financiera de marca que operará bajo el nombre Mitsubishi Financial Services. Esto representará un cambio en el modelo de comercialización de Mitsubishi.

La Asociación de Distribuidores de Automotores en Guanajuato, prevé que este año ingresen a la entidad entre cinco mil y ocho mil autos más de manera ilegal.