Category: Motor Age Articles
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UAW VP condemns Mexico-produced Chevy Blazer, calls GM ‘heartless’
UAW Vice President Terry Dittes is urging union members and their families not to purchase General Motors’ Mexico-made Blazer.
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VW seeks damages from ex-managers for emissions scandal, paper says
Volkswagen is seeking damages from former managers who were dismissed for their roles in the diesel emissions scandal that has cost the automaker as much as $30 billion, a German newspaper reported.
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Germany’s Bosch to pay $131 million to settle U.S. diesel emissions claims
German auto supplier Robert Bosch will pay around $131 million to settle claims from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles U.S. diesel owners and resolve all investigations by 47 U.S. state attorneys general into its involvement with diesel vehicles.
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Volkswagen challenges Tesla with EV charging, electricity unit
Volkswagen is challenging Tesla’s push into energy services by setting up its own charging and electricity unit in a bid to make the German automaker’s upcoming EVs more attractive to buyers.
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VW, China spearhead $300 billion global drive to electrify cars
Global automakers led by VW are planning a $300 billion surge in spending on EV technology over the next five to 10 years, with nearly half of the money targeted at China, accelerating the industry’s transition from fossil fuels and shifting power to A…
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Renault, Nissan hold board meetings before expected new Ghosn indictment
The boards of Renault and Japanese partner Nissan met on Thursday for an update on ongoing investigations surrounding alleged financial misconduct by alliance boss Carlos Ghosn, both companies said.
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Veoneer tech allows back seat drivers to steer the car
Being called a back seat driver may soon become a compliment rather than an insult. Veoneer’s autonomous test car, LIV, short for Learning Intelligent Vehicle, can be driven from anywhere in the car using a smartphone.
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Jaguar Land Rover expected to announce big job cuts
Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce substantial job cuts as the automaker looks to reverse losses following double-digit drops in demand in China and a slump in sales of its diesel cars in Europe.
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Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,500 jobs, mainly in U.K.
Jaguar Land Rover said it will cut around 4,500 jobs, mainly in its home U.K. market, as it tries to tackle a slowdown in China and a slump in demand for its diesel-powered vehicles.
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Ghosn develops fever; faces further charges
Carlos Ghosn has developed a fever, prompting the Japanese authorities to stop interrogating the former Nissan chairman. Prosecutors are expected to indict the executive on two more charges of financial misconduct on Friday.