Ballard Fuel Cell Module to Power Hybrid UPS Delivery Van Trial Program in California

VANCOUVER, March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) today announced that it has signed a contract with CALSTART (www.calstart.org) for a Ballard 30 kilowatt (kW) FCveloCity®-MD fuel cell module to be used in a trial and development program involving UPS Class-6 delivery vans operating in California’s South Coast Air Basin, including… Continue reading Ballard Fuel Cell Module to Power Hybrid UPS Delivery Van Trial Program in California

Teamsters Statement On Fatal Uber ‘Driverless’ Vehicle Collision

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Teamsters Union continues to stress its concerns with the testing and implementation of self-driving technology after a ‘driverless’ Uber in autonomous mode struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, overnight. Uber has since temporarily halted its driverless testing program in Arizona, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto. Last… Continue reading Teamsters Statement On Fatal Uber ‘Driverless’ Vehicle Collision

Group 1 Announces Market Conditions and Costs Associated with Strategic Initiatives Will Negatively Impact First Quarter Results

HOUSTON, March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), (“Group 1” or the “Company”), an international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that first quarter earnings will be negatively affected by weak market conditions, including pressure on used car margins, as well as costs associated with a series of long-term, strategic investments designed… Continue reading Group 1 Announces Market Conditions and Costs Associated with Strategic Initiatives Will Negatively Impact First Quarter Results

Hyundai Motor America and SiriusXM Agree To Five-Year Extension

NEW YORK, March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — SiriusXM and Hyundai Motor America announced today an agreement that extends the ongoing relationship between the two companies for five more years. Customers buying Hyundai and Genesis brand vehicles will continue to get a three-month introductory SiriusXM All Access subscription – SiriusXM’s most expansive programming package which includes access to… Continue reading Hyundai Motor America and SiriusXM Agree To Five-Year Extension

Dana Incorporated Confirms Plans for Secondary Listing of New Company on London Stock Exchange

MAUMEE, Ohio, March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) has undertaken a series of productive meetings with U.K.-based shareholders of GKN PLC (LON: GKN).  During those meetings, Dana outlined the compelling rationale for its proposed combination with GKN Driveline.  Dana received direct feedback from GKN shareholders that they would like to hold stock in… Continue reading Dana Incorporated Confirms Plans for Secondary Listing of New Company on London Stock Exchange

Schaeffler Opens Silicon Valley Office

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Global automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler, today announced the opening of a new Silicon Valley location. The facility, located at 1735 Technology Drive, Ste. 175, in San Jose, Calif., establishes Schaeffler’s foothold in this leading tech region. Philip George, director, region innovation for Schaeffer, will lead the new… Continue reading Schaeffler Opens Silicon Valley Office

Grab and Chubb sign partnership to provide innovative in-app insurance solutions throughout Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE, March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Grab, the leading on-demand transportation and fintech platform in Southeast Asia, has announced a partnership with Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, to offer insurance solutions for Grab’s driver-partners. Using the Grab app, drivers will be able to select different insurance options to protect their… Continue reading Grab and Chubb sign partnership to provide innovative in-app insurance solutions throughout Southeast Asia

Dana Announces Agreement to Combine with GKN’s Driveline Division

MAUMEE, Ohio, March 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it has signed definitive agreements to combine with the Driveline division of GKN plc (LON: GKN) to create Dana plc, a global leader in driveline systems.  The total consideration is composed of $1.6 billion in cash proceeds to GKN plc, the assumption… Continue reading Dana Announces Agreement to Combine with GKN’s Driveline Division

Navistar Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

LISLE, Ill., March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) today announced a first quarter 2018 net loss of $73 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to a first quarter 2017 net loss of $62 million, or $0.76 per diluted share. First quarter 2018 results included $46 million of charges as a result… Continue reading Navistar Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

Autoliv Nominated to Develop and Produce First Level 3 ADAS System for Geely

STOCKHOLM, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, has together with its software joint venture Zenuity, been selected to develop and produce the first Level 3 advanced driver assistance systems for Geely. Autoliv was selected as supplier for Geely’s Level 3 project, which… Continue reading Autoliv Nominated to Develop and Produce First Level 3 ADAS System for Geely