Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Cadillac’s new XT4 crossover. (Photo: GM) New York — Cadillac is making a late entry to the compact SUV market with the debut of the sporty XT4 crossover. The XT4, which debuted Tuesday at Cadillac’s headquarters in Manhattan, is a much-needed entry for the brand in the… Continue reading Cadillac XT4 compact SUV debuts at New York auto show
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Lincoln looks to SUVs for salvation as sedan sales stall
Just two years after Ford Motor Co. bet the revival of its Lincoln luxury line on the return of the Continental sedan, it’s reversing course and going all in on sport utility vehicles instead. Despite its retro Rat Pack allusions and elegant evocation of Bentley styling, the Continental didn’t sell as expected. Sales are down… Continue reading Lincoln looks to SUVs for salvation as sedan sales stall
Lexus is the latest carmaker to offer a subscription service
Toyota/Lexus Just a day after a report about BMW’s planned car subscription service, Lexus has announced its own take on the concept. The Lexus UX compact luxury crossover will be available via purchase, lease and a brand-new subscription option in December of this year. Details on how such a service will work — as well… Continue reading Lexus is the latest carmaker to offer a subscription service
BMW faces U.S. class action lawsuit over emissions
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German carmaker BMW (BMWG.DE) faces a class-action lawsuit filed in a New Jersey court on Tuesday for alleged emissions cheating on diesel vehicles including its X5 and 330d models. Headquarters of German luxury carmaker BMW in Munich, Germany, March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Michael Dalder “BMW’s representations were misleading for failure to disclose its… Continue reading BMW faces U.S. class action lawsuit over emissions
PSA could leave the capital of Gefco
Services By Christophe Jaussaud, the 27/03/2018 PSA still owns 25% of the capital of its former subsidiary. After selling 75% of Gefco in 2012, PSA thinks today to separate from the 25% it still has. Capital movements continue in logistics. Indeed, after the CAT had bought STVAit would be Gefco’s turn again to see its… Continue reading PSA could leave the capital of Gefco
BMW Sued by U.S. Diesel Drivers Over Emissions-Test Cheating
BMW AG joined the growing list of carmakers sued by U.S. drivers for installing software designed to cheat diesel-emissions tests. Drivers of “tens of thousands” of X5 and 335D model diesel cars built between 2009 and 2011 sued BMW and its technology supplier, Robert Bosch GmbH, alleging they installed algorithms designed to manipulate testing systems,… Continue reading BMW Sued by U.S. Diesel Drivers Over Emissions-Test Cheating
News Release – Magna Celebrates Grand Opening at South Carolina Seat Facility
Please click HERE for a PDF version of the release. First BMW Group seat programs in Magna’s history Plant to expand, create additional jobs Magna’s fourth manufacturing plant in South Carolina AURORA, Ontario, March 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the first time in its history Magna will supply seats to the BMW Group. Company… Continue reading News Release – Magna Celebrates Grand Opening at South Carolina Seat Facility
Seeing is Believing (with great LiDAR) — Blackmore Joins the Toyota AI Ventures Portfolio
I’ve spoken at length about the future of autonomous vehicles and when we can expect to see them in our driveways and on our ride shares. There are many challenges that must be met on our way to full autonomy but, luckily, there are startups willing to meet these tough challenges with creative, disruptive solutions.… Continue reading Seeing is Believing (with great LiDAR) — Blackmore Joins the Toyota AI Ventures Portfolio
Ford’s Lincoln Looks to SUVs for Salvation
Just two years after Ford Motor Co. bet the revival of its Lincoln luxury line on the return of the Continental sedan, it’s reversing course and going all in on sport utility vehicles instead. Despite its retro Rat Pack allusions and elegant evocation of Bentley styling, the Continental didn’t sell as expected. Sales are down… Continue reading Ford’s Lincoln Looks to SUVs for Salvation
BMW cuts model range as new WLTP test looms
BMW has ceased production of a number of models, including plug-in hybrids and Efficient Dynamics diesels, due to the impact of the impending Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). A senior source at a UK leasing company told HonestJohn.co.uk he received an email from the manufacturer in February, which confirmed it had stopped production… Continue reading BMW cuts model range as new WLTP test looms