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Uber in talks to buy delivery rival Postmates, reports say

The discussions, reported by the New York Times and Bloomberg, come after Uber's proposal to buy Grubhub fell through. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2VNl3d5 via IFTTT

Japanese supplier Sanden Holdings files for debt relief

The maker of vehicle air conditioning components and compressors said it would enter a so-called alternative dispute resolution in Japan, which allows companies to reassess and restructure debt. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3eHbROF via IFTTT

Byton to suspend production for reorganization

The EV startup has been planning to launch the M-Byte crossover in the U.S. and Europe. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3goeyoX via IFTTT

Toyota retains most valuable auto brand title; Tesla passes Honda, Ford and Nissan

Tesla’s brand value is rising fast because it is considered a technology brand, but it didn't catch Toyota, Mercedes or BMW in the ranking of the world’s 100 Most Valuable Brands. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/31sWe9E via IFTTT

House Democrats to lay out new plan for cutting emissions

The blueprint expected to be introduced Tuesday calls for expanding the $7,500 EV tax credit after both General Motors and Tesla hit the 200,000 individual manufacturer cap. It also would mandate sales of zero-emission vehicles by 2035. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3eMj5Rj via IFTTT

Nissan Ariya electric crossover to debut July 15

The EV will help spearhead a renewal of Nissan’s global lineup, CEO Makoto Uchida said at a contentious annual shareholders’ meeting where investors criticized the automaker's handling of the Carlos Ghosn scandal. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2ZlQXOq via IFTTT

New diesel option raises GMC pickup's conquest rate

More than two-thirds of Sierra diesel buyers were new to diesel engines, and more than half were first-time customers of the brand, according to a survey. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2Bm5rG9 via IFTTT

Virus deaths leave voids on factory floors

The assembly lines at Warren Truck and most other U.S. auto plants started back up in mid-May with a plethora of safety precautions. But they have to go on without Lorenzo Seldon and more than two dozen other UAW members who died of COVID-19. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2NAnpHF via IFTTT

Digital auctions may not be permanent shift

As more buyers return to auction lanes, the appetite for both physical and digital sales is obvious. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2CRosAT via IFTTT

Sports fans are at a loss, but so are auto marketers

The coronavirus pandemic has taken the buzz out of a major marketing platform for automakers: live sports. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2VmFGfR via IFTTT

In retail, jobs may be gone for good

Even as retail sales came roaring back in May and June, there is reason to believe the rush might be temporary. The trends might trigger permanent changes to dealership staffing models. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/31plT3d via IFTTT

Mercedes' conclusion about its subscription trial? In a word: Meh

Mercedes-Benz USA this summer will halt its two-year vehicle subscription pilot, which it described as a learning exercise to determine whether the model could attract new and younger customers. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2Ze2EH4 via IFTTT

Here’s our annual ranking of top suppliers

The largest suppliers of original equipment parts to Europe, North America and the world, as ranked by  Automotive News . from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3eMIGty via IFTTT

Driver-monitoring systems get more sophisticated

Driver-monitoring systems are playing a larger role in preventing drowsy and distracted driving. As automated features get added to vehicles, they can help humans avoid complacency. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/31CDB3t via IFTTT

Simulated tests bypass virus roadblock

Automated-technology developers have been using simulation and virtual testing throughout COVID-19, but for some, simulations just aren't the same as the real thing. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3eINNei via IFTTT

Rosenberg fails to block store sales again

A Massachusetts judge has denied David Rosenberg's injunction seeking to block the sale of certain Prime Automotive Group dealerships and restore him as dealer principal of them. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/388XdgE via IFTTT

Mike Fulp, 311 Speedway owner, apologizes for 'Bubba Rope' Facebook ad

PINE HALL, N.C. — The owner of a North Carolina racetrack said he has faced death threats, lost employees and seen "all but two" of his sponsors evaporate amid the backlash over his social media post invoking the noose found in the garage stall of Black NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Racing https://ift.tt/2Zgu4w1 via IFTTT

Autosport 70: How Peterson resurrected his F1 career – in his own words

Ronnie Peterson, who took his first Formula 1 win 47 years ago at the French Grand Prix, is a motorsport legend. When he spoke to CHRIS HOCKLEY for the 7 September 1978 issue of Autosport magazine, he was at the height of his powers, but the great Swede was tragically killed just days later at the Italian Grand Prix from All news - Autosport https://ift.tt/3dMWqmZ via IFTTT

Kicks hints at Nissan's global e-Power push

Nissan is going international with its e-Power hybrid system, a sign of a wider rollout of the technology that may eventually reach U.S. shores. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3eMcbfe via IFTTT

Bringing back the Bronco

The Bronco retains a cult following nearly a quarter-century after the last model was sold. Owners clubs pay homage, and restored classics can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/38c54Kj via IFTTT

Toyota ramps up Japan plants to fuel the U.S. market comeback

Toyota is firing up its Japanese factories to near-normal production levels and prioritizing exports to the U.S. amid tight inventories as customers come out of lockdown. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2A8YxU7 via IFTTT

Fiat Chrysler-PSA merger plans not delayed by virus crisis, Elkann says

The COVID-19 crisis has further underlined the compelling logic of FCA's planned merger with PSA, John Elkann said. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2VlXsQk via IFTTT

Amazon buys driverless car startup Zoox for undisclosed price

Shipping costs are one of Amazon’s largest expenses, and Zoox could help the company shave off more than $20 billion annually, analysts have estimated. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2A9OlLe via IFTTT

Navistar names new CEO to succeed Troy Clarke

Persio Lisboa on July 1 will succeed longtime CEO Troy Clarke, who will move to the newly created role of executive chairman. Clarke was a 35-year veteran at General Motors before joining Navistar in 2010. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/387X4dh via IFTTT

Calif. passes landmark mandate for zero emissions trucks

Under a new rule passed unanimously by California's powerful air resource regulators, an estimated 300,000 zero-emission medium-duty and large trucks will go into service in the state by 2035, and all vehicles should be ZEVs "where feasible" by 2045. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/2A3SLmG via IFTTT

Ford launches tech incubator project in Detroit, gives construction update

Ford's Newlab effort is part of the plans for a $740 million, eventually 5,000-worker campus on 1.2 million square feet near downtown Detroit. from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3dIksQ1 via IFTTT

Renault's new CEO de Meo starts work amid high expectations

Despite a rough few years for Renault, which is now struggling to return to profitability amid the coronavirus crisis, its new CEO is predicting a "surprise turnaround." from Section Page News - Automotive News https://ift.tt/3i3Eqrv via IFTTT