FCA-Renault deal revival hinges on Nissan backing, French role

PSA will start assembling batteries for its hybrid and electric cars at its plant in Trnava, Slovakia, and later at its plant in Vigo, Spain.

Opel will meet its EU-mandated target for CO2 emissions reductions, helped by its upcoming electrified cars, CEO Michael Lohscheller said.

The Trump administration is expanding efforts to block the use of Chinese technology in advanced vehicles, denying requests by Tesla for tariff relief on key components of its electric vehicles, and rejecting at least 50 separate requests by GM.

A Jeep Wrangler owner accused Fiat Chrysler in a U.S. lawsuit of ignoring an alleged safety issue with the vehicle's steering system.

Hyundai Motor and Aurora will work together to develop autonomous driving systems for use in Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

Talks between VW and Ford to cooperate on electric-car technology and self-driving vehicles are close to being finalized, VW CEO Herbert Diess said.

There are many great examples of how innovation keeps big auto suppliers healthy, but a smaller, lesser-known supplier named Kiekert offers another kind of compelling case study.

BorgWarner Chief Technology Officer Hakan Yilmaz says the propulsion specialist is poised to gain from Europe's rapid shift to electrified powertrains, a move that is being driven by tougher EU emissions standards.

BMW affirmed its target to increase sales this year after volume rose in May driven by strong demand in China and for the automaker's SUVs.

Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard went on the offensive against the French state over the collapse of merger talks with FCA, noting that it was Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire who first suggested that Renault approach FCA.