New China tariffs will hit BMW, Mercedes exports from U.S.

The new, more two-dimensional logo will replace one that was introduced in 2000, which had a three-dimensional surface and was lit from the top left quarter because that look was in vogue at the time. 

China will reinstate extra duties on U.S. vehicles, hurting exporters such as BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Tesla and Jeep. President Trump said U.S. companies were "hereby ordered" to seek alternatives to doing business in China.

Honda's new airbag, co-developed with Swedish supplier Autoliv, uses four major components, unlike conventional passenger-side airbags that use one inflatable part, to reduce the probability of injuries in a wider variety of frontal crashes.

VW is cracking down on illicit conduct as it seeks to move past its diesel-cheating crisis that has cost the automaker $33 billion.

The marque is favored by President Vladimir Putin, who used one of its limousines at his inauguration last year.

The comments come after a report said nine powerplant factories could be closed after the supplier said deeper cuts were necessary following a 41 percent fall in second-quarter net profit.

VW said drivers could remove the key after stopping without placing the car in park, which increases the risk the vehicle could roll away. VW said a build up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts is to blame.
 

Mazda's new SUV is based on research into urban driving that looked at the needs of likely buyers such as families.

Opel will build 15 units of the Corsa-e Rally, which is based on the battery-powered version of its new Corsa small car.

Lamborghini’s successful push into SUVs has made it a viable initial public offering candidate, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analysts.