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Moscow (test) mules prepare for Motor City roads

Yandex's profile may be overshadowed by the likes of Waymo and traditional automakers in the United States, but the Russian company has global ambitions for its AV technology. Next up: Motor City test drives. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2uSmigp via IFTTT

Industry confronts virus fears in China

Chinese authorities believe their best bet to stop the coronavirus from further spreading is to keep employees out of their factories and offices. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2GGrNkH via IFTTT

N.J. dealer association sues Ford, Lincoln over standalone store program

The lawsuit, filed Friday in New Jersey State Superior Court, alleges that the program would create an illegal two-tier pricing program. Lincoln reworked the program last year in an attempt to appease unhappy dealers. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3b3It3B via IFTTT

Tesla’s German plant faces deadline over breeding wildlife

Under German environmental regulations, the project could be delayed by nine months unless work begins before the breeding period for local wildlife this spring, the region's economy minister told the newspaper  Handelsblatt. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2GGVqT3 via IFTTT

VW makes $2.9B Navistar offer to shore up heavy truck unit

Volkswagen Group offered to buy the rest of Navistar International for about $2.9 billion, a deal that would address the German manufacturer’s absence from the U.S. heavy-truck market.  from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3b1PdyS via IFTTT

Self-driving shuttle startup May Mobility shakes up senior management

COO Alisyn Malek will leave her position with the company at the end of this week, but will retain an advisory role. Her departure follows the exit of former chief technology officer Steve Vozar. Both are co-founders. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/31mHhEl via IFTTT

2020 Mini Countryman

As the largest Mini available, the 2020 Cooper Countryman blends the superb driving dynamics of its diminutive siblings with a roomy and versatile interior. And extra ground clearance makes this Mini ideally suited for people who travel the occasional dirt road.. from Kelley Blue Book https://ift.tt/36Jsq7R via IFTTT

2020 Volkswagen Passat

The 2020 Volkswagen Passat arrives with sharp new styling and an expanded list of standard features, at one of the lowest starting prices for a midsize sedan. The American-made Passat benefits from German engineering to offer a unique and welcome mix of comfort, sportiness and value. The Passat does battle with such heavyweights as the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry. The Passat isn’t a top seller, but remains an attractive prospect, offering good performance, interior space and safety.. from Kelley Blue Book https://ift.tt/2GIdNa9 via IFTTT

2020 Volvo XC60

The 2020 Volvo XC60 helps drive the Swedish brand’s renaissance as a 2-row/5-passenger compact-luxury SUV that’s a legitimate alternative to the Acura RDX, Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLC. With its superb looks, excellent practicality and variety of models highlighted by the new Polestar Engineered PHEV flagship, the Volvo XC60 commands respect.. from Kelley Blue Book https://ift.tt/37LSb8H via IFTTT

2020 Nissan Armada

The 2020 Nissan Armada is one of the least expensive yet most powerful full-size SUVs with seating for up to eight and a tow rating of 8,500 pounds. The upper trims move it toward Infiniti levels of luxury. Add the optional all-wheel-drive system and the 2020 Armada makes a convincing off-roader as well.. from Kelley Blue Book https://ift.tt/31edbT3 via IFTTT

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA

The small 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 SUV is a perfect vehicle for getting around the swishier parts of town and the more upscale suburbs. It’s also the least expensive way of owning a brand-new crossover SUV that wears a 3-pointed star on the nose, signaling all the cachet that badge brings with it.. from Kelley Blue Book https://ift.tt/31cmnHH via IFTTT

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2020 Range Rover Sport slots between the flagship Range Rover and the sleek Velar. Starting just shy of $70,000, the Range Rover Sport also splits the price difference of those siblings, not to mention its ability to seamlessly blend posh road manners with legitimate off-road ability. Powertrain choice ranges from a diesel and plug-in hybrid to a supercharged V8.. from Kelley Blue Book https://ift.tt/2OfbdN8 via IFTTT

2020 Cadillac XT5

With the 2020 XT5, Cadillac improves on an already appealing luxury-crossover SUV. Compared to similarly sized and priced competitors from Lexus and Lincoln, the Cadillac offers tastefully understated design and a higher-quality interior with a better user experience. And the XT5 is an undeniable bargain compared to a BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE.. from Kelley Blue Book https://ift.tt/37Ov8dy via IFTTT

Mitsubishi slumps to quarterly loss, multiplying alliance woes

The automaker  reported an operating loss of 6.6 billion yen ($60.5 million) as s lackening demand in key markets such as Japan, China and Southeast Asia undercut returns. Alliance partners Renault and Nissan are under similar pressure from volatile sales and slumping profits. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2u4VyZO via IFTTT

Aston Martin sells stake to Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll

Stroll will take an initial 17 percent stake in Aston Martin and become its executive chairman as the ailing automaker raises funds after a sales drop put pressure on its finances. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2u7Ymp1 via IFTTT

Asbury appoints new operations chief

Longtime company insider Daniel Clara, 40, was appointed to the position effective Jan. 29. He replaces John Hartman, a 30-year industry veteran who held the position for just more than two years before leaving Asbury earlier this month. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2t9mQhc via IFTTT

Trump touts end of 'nightmare known as NAFTA' in visit to auto supplier

Trump's visit to Dana's plant near Detroit was his second to Michigan in about six weeks. The president, as expected, touted the long-negotiated USMCA trade agreement, which he signed Wednesday at a ceremony in Washington. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2vwBKPq via IFTTT

GM to show (part of) Hummer pickup in Super Bowl ad

The commercial, which will include NBA star LeBron James, will mark GM’s plan to revive the Hummer name on an electric pickup. It will be sold under the GMC brand, with production starting in 2021. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2u2tOFi via IFTTT

Aptiv Q4 revenue, profits hit by GM strike

The electronics supplier said it lost $130 million in revenue in the fourth quarter and $200 million for the full year due to the 40-day strike, which stretched from the latter part of the third quarter and into the fourth. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2OrhvJR via IFTTT

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance adopts new strategy to divide work

The automakers will divide the world geographically, with partners spearheading operations in the regions where they are strongest. They also will take a leader-follower approach to engineering, dividing responsibilities for r&d among them. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2OcrKBn via IFTTT

Frankfurt loses out as 3 cities make shortlist for 2021 auto show

Germany's VDA industry association is switching the venue of its show from Frankfurt to either Berlin, Hamburg or Munich as it attempts to boost flagging interest from automakers and the public. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2GzSho3 via IFTTT

All Tesla directors but Musk settle investors’ SolarCity suits, report says

The accord leaves CEO Elon Musk to battle alone against investors who complain the billionaire overpaid for SolarCity and directors didn't properly scrutinize the deal, Bloomberg reported. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2S5wc64 via IFTTT

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Speth to step down

JLR parent Tata Motors said it has begun the search for a successor to Ralf Speth, who will retire from the position in September. He will become JLR's non-executive vice chairman and will remain on the board of Tata Sons, the holding company of Tata Motors. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3aTvSzT via IFTTT

Jaguar Land Rover CEO to step down in September

JLR parent Tata Motors said it has begun the search for a successor to Ralf Speth, who will retire in September. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/38PB85P via IFTTT

Tokyo prosecutors get arrest warrant for Ghosn, alleged American accomplices

Ghosn faces arrest in Japan for jumping bail while a former U.S. special forces soldier and two other men are accused of smuggling the former Nissan boss out of Japan. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2vBvkih via IFTTT