BMW’s i subbrand has been the company’s technological trailblazer since the i3 full-electric city car was launched. The flagship iNext concept pushes the subbrand to new levels. The subbrand’s boss, Robert Irlinger, spoke about BMW’s electrification strategy.
China confirmed it will temporarily suspend additional 25 percent tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles and auto parts starting Jan. 1, 2019, following a truce in a trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
Even before Nissan ejected its longtime leader Carlos Ghosn, friction was growing between Ghosn and CEO Hiroto Saikawa.
Volkswagen opened its top secret Arizona Proving Grounds to a handful of publications to show off the hot-weather testing it performs as well as the freshened 2020 Passat it will reveal at the Detroit auto show in January.
A year ago, it looked like self-driving legislation was on the road to law in Congress, but Senate supporters have been unable to overcome safety concerns of some Democrats and secure a vote.