Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. were among carmakers extending shutdowns at their China plants as the country steps up measures to fight the deadly coronavirus.
February 7, 2020GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous
Tesla on Autopilot Rear-Ends a Parked Cop Car in Connecticut
Another Tesla Inc. vehicle operating on the carmaker’s driver-assistance system branded as Autopilot has crashed into a parked emergency vehicle, eliciting fresh warnings about the shortcomings of automated technology on public roads.
December 10, 2019BusinessTechnologyFuel
Toyota Having Trouble Keeping Hybrid Car Models in Stock
Toyota Motor Corp. has a problem with selling its hybrids — it can’t get enough of them.
December 5, 2019BusinessTechnology
Hyundai Set to Penetrate US Pickup Market
Hyundai Motor Co. expects to enter the U.S. pickup market soon with what likely is to be an American-made vehicle aimed at luring buyers who aren’t traditional truck owners, an executive said July 8.
July 9, 2019BusinessTechnology
Automakers Take Page From SUV Playbook to Ramp Up Sedans
All-wheel-drive sedans used to be a niche market limited to park rangers and uptight snow-belt drivers. These days, they’re becoming a more popular choice for decidedly mainstream models.
May 10, 2019BusinessLogistics
Fiat Cuts 1,500 Jobs as Canada Plant Reduces Minivan Output
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is cutting about 1,500 jobs at a factory in Canada that’s scaling back production due to slowing minivan sales.
March 29, 2019GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety
Tesla Model 3 Loses Consumer Reports Recommendation
Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 lost a coveted recommendation from Consumer Reports, dropping its brand from the top 10 of the magazine’s closely watched annual ranking. The electric-car maker’s shares dropped.
February 21, 2019