A recent compromise between four major automakers and California’s clean-air regulator on fuel efficiency had already been rejected by the Trump administration months earlier as not “a productive alternative. The deal — which Ford Motor Co., Honda Motor Co., BMW AG and Volkswagen Group announced on July 25 alongside the California Air Resources Board —
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We’ve examined the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette‘s design compared to its C7 predecessor, and to its exotic mid-engine rivals. Now, we’re taking a closer look at how the Stingray differs from the only vehicle to ever truly challenge its title as the everyday sports car: the Porsche 911. So, what should an everyday sports car look
DETROIT — Former UAW Vice President Norwood Jewell is scheduled to be sentenced today for his role in a multimillion-dollar corruption scandal that tarnished the union and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Jewell, the highest-ranking union official charged in the sweeping probe to date, was charged in March with one count of conspiracy to violate the Labor
The C8 Corvette’s LT2 V-8 is sure to make some delightful music on its own, but Chevrolet has once again partnered with Bose to make the ‘Vette’s audio system equally compelling. While a 10-speaker surround-sound system will be standard equipment in the Stingray, an optional upgraded 14-speaker setup will be the most powerful Bose has
Editor’s note: This story will be part of a special section focusing on 15 emerging materials that are solving auto industry needs, to be published in the Aug. 5 issue of Automotive News. Hitting an unlined pickup bed with an aluminum bat typically would result in significant dents and a lofty repair bill. But not
The NTT IndyCar Series is the latest top-flight racing organization to embrace hybrid powertrain technology. The electric power boost is set to debut for the 2022 season in its Dallara-supplied race cars, which are presently powered by either Honda or Chevrolet. Following on the heels of hybrid or electric powertrains now running in Formula 1,
HANDLER, Ariz. — At a time when the idea of self-driving vehicles has barely left the pages of science fiction in the minds of many consumers, Damian Nichols has already made them a fixture in his everyday life. Nichols, a married father of three, lives in the Phoenix suburbs, where he works in information technology
The Mini John Cooper Works Clubman gets a new 301-hp engine for 2020—and a boost in price, too. After driving the updated JCW Clubman on the outskirts of Frankfurt we found the car was eager to take twisty roads and happy to drive at high speeds in the autobahn. But at $40,000, the JCW Clubman
Editor’s note: This story will be part of a special section focusing on 15 emerging materials that are solving auto industry needs, to be published in the Aug. 5 issue of Automotive News. Ford Motor Co. revolutionized the use of aluminum for its 2015 F-150 pickup. Now it’s innovating with steel. To form the roof
In the market for a performance car? One that gives you the most pony per dollar? Well, you’re in luck because Dodge has announced its Power Dollars program. What does that mean? For every horsepower you get $10 off on three vehicles: the Challenger, Charger, and Durango. The best part is the lack of limitations.
Renault and Nissan Motor Co. have held talks that would see Renault reduce its stake in the Japanese carmaker and help the French company restart merger discussions with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, The Wall Street Journal reported. The sides are weighing plans under which Renault would cut its 43.4 percent holding in Nissan, a move meant
Toyota‘s off-road 4Runner is a decade old now, but its reliability, rugged competence, and throwback charm keep it a popular option. For 2020, the brand is updating the SUV. Good news: More features come standard. Bad news: You have to pay for them, and not just a little bit. What’s new across the lineup? An
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc. on Friday reported a 65 percent drop in second-quarter net income due to softer-than-expected sales, prompting the supplier to lowered its full-year outlook. The supplier of driveline and drivetrain systems reported second-quarter net income of $52.5 million, or $0.45 per share, on revenue of $1.7 billion, compared with net income
Jump inside the 2019 Altima and you’ll find a spacious cabin that accommodates four passengers comfortably (plus a fifth passenger in a pinch). Despite the low-slung roofline, the 2019 Altima has excellent visibility to keep you from feeling claustrophobic and there’s abundant head- and legroom for all but the tallest adults. Got gear to haul?
MILAN — Ferrari said on Friday its core earnings rose 8.7 percent in the second quarter, led by robust deliveries of its Portofino and 812 Superfast models, but shares in the Italian luxury carmaker slumped as it failed to lift its guidance. Ferrari confirmed it would meet its targets for the full year, adding all
Mini is pushing the boat out for its 60th birthday. The British brand adds a more powerful engine to two John Cooper Works cars and is preparing a new halo car—the Mini JCW GP—and the fully electric Mini Cooper SE. And that’s not all. Bringing more emotion to an already emotional brand is a good
Tesla Inc. was sued for the second time in three months by the family of a car owner who was killed in a crash while using the driver-assistance system Autopilot. Jeremy Banner, 50, died when the Model 3 sedan he was driving failed to brake or steer to avoid a semi trailer that ran a
International Harvester introduced its Scout SUV five years before the launch of the 1966 Ford Bronco. So it almost seems fitting that Ford‘s new, rugged-looking Escape-based Bronco Scout—which may actually end up being called the Ford Adventurer—will launch before the highly anticipated Ranger-based Bronco. Shown here are artist’s renderings of what we think it will
DETROIT — General Motors said second-quarter net income rose 1.6 percent to $2.4 billion, as the next-generation Silverado pickup powered North American profit growth. The biggest U.S. automaker’s adjusted earnings before interest and taxes fell 5.6 percent to $3 billion from the same period a year ago. Its margin of 8.4 percent slipped 0.3 percentage
It starts with a chassis that has been completely redone in a special new generation of ultra-light titanium-weave carbon fiber that also delivers a 12 percent increase in torsional stiffness and a 20 percent increase in bending stiffness. “The intention was that the Roadster BC’s chassis would be as rigid as that of the Coupe
TOKYO — Panasonic Corp. reported its fiscal first-quarter operating profit nearly halved, as trade tensions dampened demand for its components business in China and the battery business with Tesla Inc. remained in the red. The China-U.S. trade dispute is making it more difficult for Panasonic to execute its strategy of shifting focus to corporate clients and automakers from