LG Chem in battery JV talks with more automakers, CEO says
The company currently supplies batteries from its Nanjing, China, factory for Model 3 vehicles built at Tesla's Shanghai plant. "We have started supplying to Tesla in earnest, and this is...
Apple assembler Foxconn looks to expand its nascent electric car business
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., also known as Foxconn Technology Group, unveiled plans to expand its nascent automotive business as the Taiwanese electronics giant seeks to offset slowing growth in...
Ford’s Q3 China sales rise 25% on product launches
BEIJING -- Ford Motor Co. said Friday its China sales rose 25 percent in the third quarter to 164,352 vehicles, attributing the increase to product launches and a localization strategy....
MkVIII Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport Offers Almost 300 HP
Another day, another Golf variant Volkswagen has no plans to ship to the United States. It's true that Volkswagen will grace us with the eighth-generation Golf GTI, but the brand won't...
Toyota RAV4 vs. RAV4 Prime: Which Is Better?
If you follow our long-term vehicle evaluation fleet, you know we currently have a 2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV in for a yearlong test. Such tests are great for testing reliability,...
How Bob Brockman emerged as a top power player in auto retailing
Before taking the helm of Reynolds and Reynolds Co., Bob Brockman was a self-taught computer programmer who started Reynolds' eventual acquiror, Universal Computer Systems Inc., from his Houston living room....
2021 Bentley Flying Spur V-8 First Look: Who Needs the W-12?
Bentley is following a very specific formula with its new-vehicle launches these days. Step one: Reveal a high-dollar, highly-luxurious car (or SUV) with the brand's unique twin-turbo W-12 engine under the...
Nikola CEO says startup’s plans intact even if GM deal unravels
Nikola Corp.’s CEO sees a path ahead for his company even if the embattled electric-truck startup is unable to come to terms with General Motors on a proposed strategic partnership....
2020 BMW M235i Gran Coupe First Test Review: Entry-Level Missile
As do most enthusiasts, we love small, nimble cars. Given we currently have a BMW 228i Gran Coupe in our long-term fleet, we wanted to spend quality time with its...
How Daimler reached a $3.6 billion operating profit in the third quarter
Daimler's earnings snapped back in the third quarter, with recovering car sales and cost cuts giving the Mercedes-Benz maker the confidence to predict its momentum will last through the end...