GM just made a big behind-the-scenes move to boost robot cars – Detroit Free Press

CLOSE General Motors announced plans to close three assembly plants, one each in Michigan, Ohio and Ontario before the end of 2019. Wochit Cruise Automation’s Dan Kan and Kyle Vogt pose for a photo with General Motors’ Dan Ammann at Cruise Automation offices in San Francisco, Calif. on Nov. 20, 2018. (Photo: Noah Berger, General… Continue reading GM just made a big behind-the-scenes move to boost robot cars – Detroit Free Press

Ford CEO Jim Hackett’s remedy for sticker shock – Automotive News

DETROIT — Cryptic. Enigmatic. Man of mumbo-jumbo. A lot of what’s written about Ford CEO Jim Hackett, now in his role for 30 months, is as much about the challenge of understanding him as what he says. But one thought stood out at the tail end of an interview on the 12th floor of Ford… Continue reading Ford CEO Jim Hackett’s remedy for sticker shock – Automotive News

Strange Animal Prowling the Streets of Michigan Points to Future Ford Fusion – The Truth About Cars

When Ford lined its domestic passenger car offerings against a brick wall, gangster-style, and unleashed its 50-round drum, one nameplate was singled out for potential preservation: Fusion. Actually, another name was supposed to live on in the form of the overseas Focus Active, but the Blue Oval kiboshed that model’s boat trip. Acrimony over the… Continue reading Strange Animal Prowling the Streets of Michigan Points to Future Ford Fusion – The Truth About Cars

Mercedes-Benz Confirms V12 Will Live On In Next-Gen S-Class – CarScoops

Daimler has confirmed that the next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be offered with a V12 engine, dispelling rumors that the car manufacturer was preparing to ditch its largest powertrain. During a recent interview with GTspirit at the Guangzhou Auto Show, Daimler chief executive Ola Kallenius said that despite the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 featuring a V8… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Confirms V12 Will Live On In Next-Gen S-Class – CarScoops

Mercedes V-12 will live on in next S-Class – Motor Authority

Mercedes-AMG has already waived goodbye to the V-12, with the S65 Final Edition unveiled in March serving as the swan song. Don’t worry. A more powerful, V-8-based hybrid powertrain is coming to replace it. You’d think then that Mercedes-Benz would also phase out the V-12, but this isn’t the case. Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius told… Continue reading Mercedes V-12 will live on in next S-Class – Motor Authority

Exclusive: V12 Will Return in Next Generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class in 2021 – GTspirit

Good news for fans of the V12 engine. During an exclusive interview with GTspirit, today at the Guangzhou Auto Show 2019, Daimler CEO Ola Kallenius confirmed that the V12 engine will return in the next generation 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Doubts about the return of the V12 engine were raised when Mercedes-Benz released the Mercedes-Maybach GLS… Continue reading Exclusive: V12 Will Return in Next Generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class in 2021 – GTspirit

Nissan plans first bond sale since scandals after leader changes – Livemint

TOKYO : Nissan Motor Co. is planning its first bond sale since scandals involving its ex-Chairman Carlos Ghosn and former CEO Hiroto Saikawa, according to people familiar with the matter. The debt offering would test investor sentiment after the automaker unveiled top manager changes earlier this month. The company is resuscitating a yen bond sale… Continue reading Nissan plans first bond sale since scandals after leader changes – Livemint

Aston Martin DBX: Andy Palmer on why it matters – CarAdvice

Aston’s boss tells CarAdvice why the DBX is vital to Aston’s future. Times are tough at Aston Martin. The English sports car maker’s share price has fallen by two thirds since it floated on the UK stock market last year, hit by both the uncertainties of Britain’s chaotic Brexit from the European Union and slipping… Continue reading Aston Martin DBX: Andy Palmer on why it matters – CarAdvice

Bugatti plots EV for less than $1 million – Automotive News Europe

Bugatti Automobiles is looking to broaden its appeal by flanking the 2.5 million-euro ($2.7 million) Chiron supercar with a slightly more accessible alternative. The potential second model line would be an electric-powered grand tourer or crossover that could seat up to four people and would cost between 500,000 and 1 million euros. The French boutique… Continue reading Bugatti plots EV for less than $1 million – Automotive News Europe